Nearby Airports

Introduction ...

When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<1> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Watson.

Please keep in mind that these airports were chosen based on their air-distance from Watson. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.

For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.

Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Watson.

Large Airports ...

Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP)
(126 miles [202.8 km] to the east)
- Official website: https://www.mspairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MSP ICAO: KMSP
- GPS Coordinates: 44.881957, -93.221766<2>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST)
(179 miles [288.1 km] to the east southeast)
- Official website: https://flyrst.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: RST ICAO: KRST
- GPS Coordinates: 43.908278, -92.500028<3>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Rochester International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Rochester Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(262 miles [421.6 km] to the south southeast)
- Official website: https://www.dsmairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: DSM ICAO: KDSM
- GPS Coordinates: 41.533972, -93.663083<4>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Des Moines International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Des Moines Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]

Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service ...

Watertown Rgnl. (ATY/KATY)
(66 miles [106.2 km] to the west)
- Official website: https://www.watertownsd.us/853/Watertown-Regional-Airport
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ATY ICAO: KATY
- GPS Coordinates: 44.913972, -97.154722<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Watertown Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Watertown Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Joe Foss Fld. (FSD/KFSD)
(109 miles [175.4 km] to the south southwest)
- Official website: https://www.sfairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FSD ICAO: KFSD
- GPS Coordinates: 43.582013, -96.741914<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Joe Foss Field
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Joe Foss Fld.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]

General Aviation Airports ...

Montevideo Airport (ICAO: KMVE)
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KMVE
- GPS Coordinates: 44.969056, -95.710250<7>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Montevideo - Chippewa County Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Montevideo Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Dawson Muni.
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west southwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 44.925516, -96.016701<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Dawson Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Dawson Muni.
Appleton Muni. (ICAO: KAQP)
(18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KAQP
- GPS Coordinates: 45.227528, -96.004333<9>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Appleton Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Appleton Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Lac qui Parle Co. Airport (ICAO: KDXX)
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KDXX
- GPS Coordinates: 44.986444, -96.177833<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Lac qui Parle County Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Lac qui Parle Co. Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
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- Granite Falls Muni. (ICAO: KGDB)
  (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KGDB
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.753282, -95.556017<11>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Granite Falls Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Granite Falls Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Benson Muni. (ICAO: KBBB)
  (23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KBBB
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.331917, -95.650583<12>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Benson Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Benson Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Murdock Muni. (FAA ID: 23Y)
  (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.222182, -95.401136<13>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Murdock Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Murdock Muni.
- Canby Muni.
  (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.727741, -96.263378<14>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Canby Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Canby Muni.
- Myers Fld. (ICAO: KCNB)
  (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KCNB
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.729500, -96.266028<15>
    (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Myers Field
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Myers Fld.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Watson), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.
<2>	GPS Coordinates for Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport: Decimal: 44.88195, -93.221766 DDMMSS: 44° 52' 55", -93° 13' 18"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Rochester International Airport: Decimal: 43.90827, -92.500028 DDMMSS: 43° 54' 29", -92° 30' 0"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Des Moines International Airport: Decimal: 41.53397, -93.663083 DDMMSS: 41° 32' 2", -93° 39' 47"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Watertown Regional Airport: Decimal: 44.91397, -97.154722 DDMMSS: 44° 54' 50", -97° 9' 16"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Joe Foss Field: Decimal: 43.58201, -96.741914 DDMMSS: 43° 34' 55", -96° 44' 30"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Montevideo - Chippewa County Airport: Decimal: 44.96905, -95.710250 DDMMSS: 44° 58' 8", -95° 42' 36"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Dawson Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.92551, -96.016701 DDMMSS: 44° 55' 31", -96° 1' 0"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Appleton Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.22752, -96.004333 DDMMSS: 45° 13' 39", -96° 0' 15"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Lac qui Parle County Airport: Decimal: 44.98644, -96.177833 DDMMSS: 44° 59' 11", -96° 10' 40"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Granite Falls Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.75328, -95.556017 DDMMSS: 44° 45' 11", -95° 33' 21"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Benson Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.33191, -95.650583 DDMMSS: 45° 19' 54", -95° 39' 2"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Murdock Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.22218, -95.401136 DDMMSS: 45° 13' 19", -95° 24' 4"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Canby Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.72774, -96.263378 DDMMSS: 44° 43' 39", -96° 15' 48"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Myers Field: Decimal: 44.72950, -96.266028 DDMMSS: 44° 43' 46", -96° 15' 57"