Watertown Regional Airport — Watertown, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Watertown Regional Airport (Watertown) is ATY — its ICAO code is KATY.
Distance & flight time from ATY
Watertown Regional Airport
Watertown Regional Airport serves Watertown, South Dakota, a city near several glacial lakes in the state's northeastern corner. The field sits 1,749 feet in elevation, and two runways support scheduled regional airline service along with general aviation traffic. Watertown functions as a hub for the surrounding agricultural communities, sparing residents a considerably longer drive toward Sioux Falls or Fargo for commercial flights. Essential Air Service subsidies support scheduled flights connecting this smaller South Dakota market to larger national hubs. Having two runways lets pilots manage the crosswinds common to this open, prairie landscape.
Runways at Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6898 ft (2103 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 17/35 | 6893 ft (2101 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 126.625 MHz |
| CNTR | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR | 128.5 MHz |
| RDO | HURON RDO | 122.5 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.05 MHz |
Airports near Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
- Huron Regional Airport (HON) — 103.3 km (64.2 mi)
- Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) — 115.8 km (72.0 mi)
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) — 151.4 km (94.1 mi)
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF) — 168.7 km (104.8 mi)
- Chandler Field (AXN) — 173.5 km (107.8 mi)
- Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) — 222.9 km (138.5 mi)
- Hector International Airport (FAR) — 224.7 km (139.6 mi)
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) — 252.3 km (156.8 mi)
South Dakota travelers search ATY to check Essential Air Service flight schedules out of Watertown, and some incorrectly link the code to the unrelated New York airport identifier ART tied to a different Watertown entirely.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Watertown Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Watertown Regional Airport is ATY.
What is the ICAO code for Watertown Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Watertown Regional Airport is KATY. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.