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.