(Des Moines, IA) — The biggest airport in Iowa has been closed after a Delta flight slid off the runway. The Des Moines Register says a flight from Detroit was landing during Saturday night’s winter storm when it slid off the runway at Des Moines International Airport. An airport spokesperson says no passengers were injured, and all were taken by bus to the terminal. The FAA says the airport is closed during an investigation.
Plane Slides Off Runway In Des Moines, Closes Airport
By Tom Robinson
Nov 30, 2025 | 8:18 AM
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