Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Watertown Regional Airport, Watertown, South Dakota
The FAA is considering a proposal to change approximately 4.99 acres of airport land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the sale of airport property ...
The FAA is considering a proposal to change approximately 4.99 acres of airport land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the sale of airport property located at the Watertown Regional Airport, Watertown, SD. The aforementioned land is not needed for aeronautical use. The subject property is made up of two parcels of airport property known as the Lot 4 (2.0 acres) and Dakota Tube (2.99 acres) parcels. These parcels are located north of the airport, along the east side of Airport Drive. Both properties are currently being used for industrial purposes and will continue to be used for the same purpose in the future.
DATES:
Comments must be received on or before December 7, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
All requisite and supporting documentation will be made available for review by appointment at the FAA Dakota-Minnesota Airports District Office, David Ferrell, Program Manager, 2301 University Drive, Building 23B, Bismarck, ND 58504, Telephone: (701) 323-7380.
Written comments on the Sponsor's request may be submitted using any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal:
Go to
www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Mail:
David Ferrell, Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Dakota-Minnesota Airports District Office, 2301 University Drive, Building 23B, Bismarck, ND 58504.
Hand Delivery:
Deliver to mail address above between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David Ferrell, Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Dakota-Minnesota Airports District Office, 2301 University Drive, Building 23B, Bismarck, ND 58504. Telephone: (701) 323-7380.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with section 47107(h) of Title 49, United States Code, this notice is required to be published in the
Federal Register
30 days before modifying the land-use assurance that requires the property to be used for an aeronautical purpose.
On November 4, 1947, the United States of America, acting by and through the War Assets Administrator, transferred the subject properties to the City of Watertown via quitclaim deed as surplus property. The properties are not needed for aeronautical purposes and are currently being used for commercial industrial purposes. They will continue to be used for commercial industrial purposes after the proposed sale of the properties. The Airport Sponsor will receive fair market value for the sale of the subject properties.
The disposition of proceeds from the sale of this airport property will be in accordance with sections 47125 and 47151 of Title 49, United States Code and 14 CFR part 155, Release of Airport Property From Surplus Property Disposal Restrictions.
This notice announces that the FAA is considering the release of the subject airport property at the Watertown Regional Airport, Watertown, SD, from federal land covenants, subject to a reservation for continuing right of flight as well as restrictions on the released property as required in FAA Order 5190.6C, section 22.13. Approval does not constitute a commitment by the FAA to financially assist in the disposal of the subject airport property nor a determination of eligibility for grant-in-aid funding from the FAA.
Property Descriptions
Plat of Lot 4 of Airport Industrial Addition to the Municipality of Watertown, South Dakota, Located in the South Half of Section 23—T117N-R53W of the 5th PM, Codington County, South Dakota.
Plat of Dakota Tube Airport Industrial Addition to the Municipality of Watertown, Located in the South half of Section 23—T117N-R53W, Codington County, South Dakota.
Issued in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 26, 2026.
E. Lindsay Terry,
Manager, Dakota-Minnesota Airports District Office, FAA, Great Lakes Region.
Use this for formal legal and research references to the published document.
91 FR 70117
Web Citation
Suggested Web Citation
Use this when citing the archival web version of the document.
“Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Watertown Regional Airport, Watertown, South Dakota,” thefederalregister.org (November 6, 2026), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2026-22678/notice-of-intent-of-waiver-with-respect-to-land-watertown-regional-airport-watertown-south-dakota.
www.regulations.gov
14 CFR part 155