Watertown Regional Airport (KATY)
Medium airport · Watertown, South Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KATY |
| IATA | ATY |
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°54'50" W 97°9'17" 44.91400, -97.15470 |
| Location | Watertown, South Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,898 ft (2103 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,893 ft (2101 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Watertown Regional Airport at a glance
Watertown Regional Airport is a medium airport in Watertown, South Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as ATY. The field elevation of 1,749 ft (533 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KATY 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 — 12/30 — offers 6,898 ft (2103 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KATY 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 Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huron Regional Airport | KHON | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Aberdeen Regional Airport | KABR | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Sioux Falls Regional Airport | KFSD | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Redwood Falls Municipal Airport | KRWF | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Chandler Field | KAXN | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Watertown Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,749 ft field elevation of Watertown Regional 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 Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Watertown Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Watertown Regional Airport is KATY, and its IATA code is ATY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Watertown Regional Airport above sea level?
Watertown Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,749 feet (533 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 Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.9140, -97.1547 — in Watertown, South Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Huron Regional Airport, about 103 km away.
Does KATY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KATY 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 Regional Airport?
Watertown Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,898 ft (2103 m) with a ASP surface.