Watertown Regional Airport

214 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 Visit Watertown, South Dakota, and get lost in the art and culture this city has to offer. Take a walk through the breathtaking Redlin Art Center, or a stroll through downtown Watertown to admire the sculpture trail and historic buildings. You won’t want to miss taking in a show or concert at the magnificent, newly-renovated Goss Opera House. Step away from the city and explore the tranquil beauty of the outdoors. Walk, run, bike, or blade the miles of recreational trail. “Come Closer” as you take a walk through the Bramble Park Zoo, accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Play a round of golf on one of Watertown’s two golf courses. Unwind from the day by catching a gold-soaked sunset while fishing or boating on Lake Kampeska. Not only is South Dakota’s fifth- largest city a hub of art, culture, and adventure, it’s home to more state-of-the-art athletic facilities, meeting spaces, and event venues than any city its size. Whether visiting for work or play, the team of professionals at Visit Watertown is committed to providing all the tools and resources needed to plan the perfect trip or event. .................................... For more information, please visit our website www.visitwatertownsd.com Watertown Regional Airport’s major upgrade of its terminal came about in August 2022. This upgrade is a massive feather in the cap of the city of Watertown, as well as the surrounding areas of South Dakota. The new snow removal building was included in the major overhaul of the terminal building. For a city that, according to the US Climate Data, averages 35 inches of snowfall annually, this is needed to keep the airport operational. With the addition of the new snow removal building, the airport can now keep all of its snow removal equipment in one place rather than spread across the 919 acres of the airfield. On the airport’s radar for new developments is the airfield’s parallel taxiways, which will need to be upgraded over the next few years. And with its two large runways, 17/35 at 6,984 x 100 ft and 12/30 at 6,900 x 100 ft, it can easily accommodate larger commercial airliners, having Air Force One land on several occasions. But for the moment, the airport’s management is just exhilarated about opening the new terminal building. “For the first time ever, passengers to the Watertown Regional Airport’s terminal can sit down at a restaurant while waiting for their flights. Danger von Dempsey’s ATY can WATERTOWN REGIONAL A I RPORT Watertown Regional Airport’s major upgrade of its terminal came about in August 2022. This upgrade is a massive feather in the cap of the city of Watertown, as well as the surrounding areas of South Dakota.