Watertown Airport
Watertown Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Watertown in the United States, giving the city a practical local air gateway without the scale or complexity of a major hub. Known by the codes ATY and KATY, it is a useful point of arrival for visitors heading into northeastern South Dakota, whether for business, regional events, or onward road travel. Its setting at 1,749 feet above sea level can also matter for weather awareness, especially in colder months when conditions may change quickly.
About Watertown Airport
Watertown Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Watertown in the United States, giving the city a practical local air gateway without the scale or complexity of a major hub. Known by the codes ATY and KATY, it is a useful point of arrival for visitors heading into northeastern South Dakota, whether for business, regional events, or onward road travel. Its setting at 1,749 feet above sea level can also matter for weather awareness, especially in colder months when conditions may change quickly.
Overview
Watertown Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Watertown in the United States, giving the city a practical local air gateway without the scale or complexity of a major hub. Known by the codes ATY and KATY, it is a useful point of arrival for visitors heading into northeastern South Dakota, whether for business, regional events, or onward road travel. Its setting at 1,749 feet above sea level can also matter for weather awareness, especially in colder months when conditions may change quickly.
What travellers should know
- Airport name: Watertown Regional Airport
- Location served: Watertown, United States
- Airport type: medium airport
- Time zone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 1,749 ft (533 m)
- Airport codes: IATA ATY, ICAO KATY
Airfield details
For aviation-minded travellers, the airport has two lighted asphalt runways, which supports reliable operations across different wind conditions. Runway 12/30 measures 6,898 feet, while runway 17/35 is close in length at 6,893 feet, so the airfield is well equipped for a range of routine regional aircraft movements. Even if most passengers will only notice the runway during takeoff and landing, this setup helps explain why the airport functions as an important local transport link rather than a small airstrip.
Planning your visit
Because the airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, travellers should double-check flight times if connecting from other parts of the country. For most visitors, the main advantage of flying into ATY is convenience: a smaller airport can mean shorter distances from curb to terminal and a simpler arrival experience. That makes it especially appealing for travellers who value an easy start or finish to a trip in Watertown.
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FAQ
Watertown Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Watertown Airport is located in Watertown, United States (North America), at coordinates 44.910°, -97.150°.
- Its IATA code is ATY and its ICAO code is KATY.
- Watertown Airport serves Watertown, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Watertown Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Watertown Airport sits at latitude 44.910° and longitude -97.150°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ATY. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ATY is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ATY on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.