Watertown International Airport (KART)
Medium airport · Watertown, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Watertown International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KART |
| IATA | ART |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°59'31" W 76°1'18" 43.99190, -76.02170 |
| Location | Watertown, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,999 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 7,001 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Watertown International Airport at a glance
Watertown International Airport is a medium airport in Watertown, New York, United States, known to airline systems as ART. The field elevation of 325 ft (99 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KART are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 7,001 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KART shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Watertown International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Sack Army Air Field | KGTB | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Kingston Norman Rogers Airport | CYGK | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | KOGS | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Griffiss International Airport | KRME | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Syracuse Hancock International Airport | KSYR | 98 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Watertown International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 325 ft field elevation of Watertown International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Watertown International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Watertown International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Watertown International Airport is KART, and its IATA code is ART. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Watertown International Airport above sea level?
Watertown International Airport sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Watertown International Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.9919, -76.0217 — in Watertown, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wheeler Sack Army Air Field, about 25 km away.
Does KART publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KART appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Watertown International Airport?
Watertown International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,001 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.