Watertown Regional Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Watertown, United States. Its IATA code is ATY and its ICAO code is KATY. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,749 ft (533 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 6,898 ft (2,103 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ATY
- ICAO code
- KATY
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,749 ft (533 m)
- Coordinates
- 44.9140, -97.1547
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,898 ft · 2,103 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,893 ft · 2,101 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Watertown Regional Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ABR Aberdeen Regional Airport | Aberdeen, United States | 116 km · 72 mi |
| FSD Sioux Falls Regional Airport | Sioux Falls, United States | 151 km · 94 mi |
| FAR Hector International Airport | Fargo, United States | 225 km · 140 mi |
| STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport | Saint Cloud, United States | 252 km · 157 mi |
| JMS Jamestown Regional Airport | Jamestown, United States | 253 km · 157 mi |
| SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field | Sioux City, United States | 287 km · 178 mi |
| BRD Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport | Brainerd, United States | 288 km · 179 mi |
| GFK Grand Forks International Airport | Grand Forks, United States | 338 km · 210 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ATY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,661 | 1,032 | 897 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,959 | 1,217 | 1,058 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,185 | 1,358 | 1,180 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,839 | 1,764 | 1,533 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,665 | 4,141 | 3,599 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,001 | 4,350 | 3,780 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,261 | 4,512 | 3,921 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,024 | 5,607 | 4,873 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,171 | 5,699 | 4,952 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,394 | 5,837 | 5,072 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,982 | 6,202 | 5,390 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,730 | 7,289 | 6,334 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,825 | 7,348 | 6,385 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,197 | 8,821 | 7,666 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,463 | 8,987 | 7,809 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,766 | 9,175 | 7,973 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 126.625 |
| CNTR | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR | 128.500 |
| RDO | HURON RDO | 122.500 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.050 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Watertown Regional Airport?
The IATA code of Watertown Regional Airport is ATY and its ICAO code is KATY.
Where is Watertown Regional Airport located?
Watertown Regional Airport is in Watertown, South Dakota, United States, at 44.9140, -97.1547.
What time zone is Watertown Regional Airport in?
Watertown Regional Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Watertown Regional Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 6,898 ft (2,103 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Watertown Regional Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR), about 116 km (72 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.