Watertown Regional Airport (ATY): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 86% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 8 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 21 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Watertown, SD to 2 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 86%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from ATY
Busiest routes from ATY
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATY → MSP | 303 | 92% | 19 min |
| ATY → DEN | 302 | 75% | 28 min |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at ATY?
- 14% of departures from Watertown Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 21 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at ATY?
- 1.2% of scheduled departures from ATY were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Based on 605 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.