KATY · ATY
Watertown Regional Airport
Watertown, South DakotaElevation 1,749 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
12/30
RWY 12125°T
Landing length (LDA)6,899 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,899 / 6,899 / 6,899 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30305°T
Landing length (LDA)6,899 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,899 / 6,899 / 6,899 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
17/35
RWY 17180°T
Landing length (LDA)6,894 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,894 / 6,894 / 6,894 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 350°T
Landing length (LDA)6,894 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,894 / 6,894 / 6,894 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Watertown Regional Airport is in Watertown, South Dakota. Field elevation 1,749 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerIAN MERIWETHER-CHALFANT
Manager phone605-753-9357
AttendedDaily, 0430–2030
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKATY / ATY
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.9140, -97.1547
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.050
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES
Communications
126.625
ASOS
ASOS
128.5
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
CNTR
122.5
HURON RDO
RDO
123.05
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.050
CTAF
CTAF
123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›605-753-9357
›PPR 48 HRS UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 605 882-6209.
›PCR VALUE: 509/R/D/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 491/R/D/W/T
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 35; PAPI RWY 12, 17, 30, & 35; HIRL RWY 17/35; MIRL RWY 12/30; REIL RWY 12, 17, & 30 - CTAF.
›GLIDER OPNS APR THRU SEP.
›ANNUALLY APRIL- SEPT HAY CUTTING OPNS IN PROGRESS; FARMING EQUIP MAY BE IN APCHS.
›ARPT SFC COND NOT MONITORED 2230-0430.
›ACR OPNS INVOLVING ACFT WITH MORE THAN 9 PSGRS ARE NOT AUZD IN EXCESS OF 15 MINS BEFORE OR AFTER SKED ARR/DEP TIMES WITHOUT PRIOR COORDINATION WITH AMGR AND CFMN THAT ARFF IS AVBL PRIOR TO LANDING OR TAKEOFF.
›GULLS & GEESE ON & INVOF ARPT APR-NOV.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KATY have a METAR?
Yes. KATY is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KATY have a TAF?
When KATY issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KATY?
KATY sits at 1,749 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KATY?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.