Regional gateway serving northeastern South Dakota.
Location
Watertown, United States
Watertown Regional Airport (ATY/KATY) is a public-use airport located in Watertown, South Dakota, serving the northeastern region of the state. It is owned and operated by the City of Watertown and provides essential air service connectivity for the surrounding agricultural and commercial communities.
The airport supports scheduled commercial passenger service, general aviation, charter flights, and cargo operations. It has benefited from the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, which subsidizes commercial air links to smaller U.S. communities that might otherwise lack scheduled service.
The facility features a single runway and modest terminal infrastructure appropriate to its regional role. It serves as an important transportation node for residents of northeastern South Dakota who would otherwise face long drives to larger hubs such as Sioux Falls or Minneapolis.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Watertown is primarily by personal vehicle or rental car, with limited taxi and shuttle options available.
Airlines here
SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, has provided scheduled service at Watertown under the Essential Air Service program.
Notable facts
- ›Watertown Regional Airport is designated an Essential Air Service (EAS) community, receiving federal subsidies to maintain commercial air service.
- ›The airport serves a predominantly agricultural region, supporting business travel for farming and related industries.
- ›IATA code ATY corresponds to Watertown, South Dakota, not to be confused with other U.S. cities named Watertown.
- ›The airport supports general aviation in addition to scheduled commercial service.
- ›Watertown is located approximately 100 miles north of Sioux Falls, making the airport an important regional access point.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
