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).