Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Air travel out of Watertown is on the rise, with the Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) reporting a solid bump in passenger traffic to close out the winter.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a strategic move aimed at tapping into “non-traditional” revenue streams, the Watertown City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a new agricultural lease for the Watertown Regional Airport.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown is set to transition its city-owned land into more profitable ventures following the approval of two separate resolutions of intent to lease real estate Tuesday night.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) is entering a new era of connectivity and expansion, as highlighted by Airport Manager Ian Meriwether in a recent interview with News Broadcaster Steve Jurrens at Northeast Radio SD. From increased passenger traffic to long-term infrastructure investments, the airport is reinforcing its position as a vital economic engine for the region.

Arial view of Watertown Regional Airport with parked cars, a green landscape, and "Fly ATY" text with a plane icon. Clear, sunny day.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council officially approved a Professional Services Agreement on December 1, 2025, for the reconstruction of a portion of Taxiway Alpha at the Watertown Regional Airport. The agreement, awarded to Helms and Associates Corporation, totals $545,162.70.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) has concluded November with encouraging passenger numbers, recording a solid increase in air travel compared to the previous year.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is scheduled to vote as part of the consent agenda on an Addendum to the Airline Transportation System Lease Agreement with SkyWest Airlines Inc. during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The proposed amendment is intended to clarify the terms for SkyWest's use of space within the Watertown Regional Airport terminal.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) saw 1,244 passenger enplanements in October, according to recently released figures. An enplanement refers to a revenue-generating passenger boarding an aircraft.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously authorized City Manager Alan Stager tonight to submit a pre-application for a Voluntary Airport Low-Emissions (VALE) grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).