Travelers on Delta Air Lines Connection Flight 5087 from Detroit were in for an unwelcome surprise Saturday night when their aircraft skidded off the runway while landing at Des Moines International Airport. The incident, which unfolded during an active winter storm, forced airport officials to halt all operations at the height of a busy Thanksgiving travel weekend.

While no injuries were reported, the sudden shutdown left passengers scrambling for updates and airlines racing to accommodate cancellations. As crews worked to secure the aircraft and assess runway conditions, the region braced for continued winter weather disruptions, an added complication for travelers heading home after the holiday.

Des Moines International Airport was abruptly forced to close on Saturday night, Nov. 29,

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