KDSM

KDSM Airport

LAST OBSERVEDSun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 UTCELEVATION958 ft MSLUPDATED31 min ago
WIND
160° @ 9 KT
Sustained wind
VISIBILITY
10+ SM
Statute miles
CEILING
CLR
Feet AGL
TEMPERATURE
20.6°C / 69°F
13.3°C dewpoint
ALTIMETER
1012.30 inHg
Inches of mercury
SKY
Clear
Cloud layers
RAW METAR
METAR KDSM 110454Z 16009KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02060133
TERMINAL AREA FORECAST (TAF)Valid: Wed, 21 Jan 1970 – Wed, 21 Jan 1970 UTC
TAF KDSM 110520Z 1106/1206 17009KT P6SM SKC WS020/19040KT FM111400 17007KT P6SM SKC FM111900 18012G20KT P6SM FEW250 FM120000 19010KT P6SM SCT250
RUNWAYS
13/31 LIT
9,001 × 150 ftASP
13 (132°T)31 (312°T)
5/23 LIT
9,004 × 150 ftConcrete-Grooved
5 (54°T)23 (234°T)
FREQUENCIES
A/D118.600APP/DEP
ATIS119.550ATIS
CLNC134.150CLNC DEL
GND121.900GND
OPS138.150ANG OPS MAINT
RDO122.650FORT DODGE RDO
TWR118.300TWR
UNIC122.950UNICOM
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is the current weather at KDSM?
KDSM is currently reporting VFR conditions. Wind is 160° @ 9 KT, visibility 10+ SM, and the ceiling is CLR.
How do I read the METAR for KDSM?
The raw METAR for KDSM can be decoded field by field using our free METAR decoder tool, which breaks down wind, visibility, sky condition, temperature, and altimeter into plain English.
How often does KDSM weather update?
METARs for KDSM are typically issued every 20 to 60 minutes, with special reports issued when conditions change significantly between scheduled observations.
Are there active NOTAMs for KDSM?
There are no active NOTAMs currently reported for KDSM, but always verify with an official briefing before flight.

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