Watertown Regional Airport reported 1,405 passenger enplanements in December, a strong close to the 2025 travel year. Of those, 757 traveled through Denver and 648 through Minneapolis–St. Paul.
Airport Manager Ian Meriwether-Chalfant said, “It’s great to see the support we’ve been receiving; it really shows that the city and surrounding communities are choosing ATY. While there’s still work ahead to fine-tune these routes, improvement is always the goal. I’m committed to making sure Watertown has the best air travel options possible and continuing to build on that momentum.”
Enplanement data reflects a common seasonal travel pattern, with more people from the Watertown area flying in the spring and summer and fewer travelers during the colder months.
Throughout the year, commercial air service included a midyear carrier transition. Despite the carrier transition, overall passenger totals remained steady, with 14,028 enplanements recorded in 2025 compared to 14,157 in 2024.The City thanks residents and travelers for their continued support of Watertown Regional Airport.
Residents with questions or needing assistance are encouraged to contact the airport by calling (605) 882-6209. To learn more or book now, visit www.watertownsd.us/airport.
View chart: https://www.watertownsd.us/DocumentCenter/View/2121/2025-Enplanements