Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider approving an agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation that would reimburse the city $24,930.65 for pavement replacement work near the second-generation hangars at Watertown Regional Airport.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport Manager Ian Meriwether joined host Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD to provide an update on the airport’s operations, shifting passenger trends, and ahead-of-the-curve land management programs. Now in its fourth year of operation, the terminal continues to see high customer satisfaction and notable traffic spikes.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously to approve a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), greenlighting the final phase of the city’s airport terminal relocation project. Designated as Project 2601, the agreement governs the relocation of vital communication, weather observation, and instrument landing infrastructure away from the old terminal facilities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Air travel through Watertown Regional Airport continued to climb in April, with the city reporting 1,028 enplanements, a 14% increase over the same month in FY25, according to the Public Works Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council moved to secure long-term infrastructure at the Watertown Regional Airport on Monday night, unanimously approving a $3,181,502.70 bid award for the reconstruction of Taxiway Alpha. By accelerating the project now, city officials expect to lock in higher federal funding rates before a scheduled decrease in 2027.

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 - 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 - Travelers flying through Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) are advised to monitor their flight statuses closely, as the airport anticipates potential impacts stemming from nationwide air travel reductions. The reductions are a result of staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, exacerbated by the ongoing government shutdown.

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.