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ATY → PIR
Which side of the plane to sit from Watertown Regional Airport (Watertown) to Pierre Regional Airport (Pierre)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Lake Oahe reservoir and the impressive Oahe Dam, which is one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world, during the descent into Pierre.
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Oahe Dam
An engineering marvel, this massive earth-fill dam is a primary landmark just north of Pierre and clearly visible from the right side.
Lake Oahe
The fourth-largest reservoir in the United States, stretching hundreds of miles north, offering deep blue contrasts against the prairie.
The Missouri Trench
Observe the dramatic geographic shift where the flat agricultural plains drop off into the rugged breaks and bluffs of the Missouri River valley.
The right side is ideal for capturing the scale of the Oahe Dam. Since the flight is short and low-altitude, keep your camera ready from the midpoint of the flight. Morning flights are best for this side to avoid the afternoon sun glare as you head west toward Pierre.
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South Dakota State Capitol
The elegant neoclassical dome of the state capitol building is often visible on the southern edge of Pierre during the final approach.
Lake Sharpe
View the winding Missouri River reservoir south of the city, which marks the transition from the glaciated plains to the Missouri Trench.
Pelican Lake
Located just southwest of Watertown, this lake provides a scenic goodbye to the Glacial Lakes region immediately after takeoff.
Sit on the left if you want a chance to spot the state capitol and the downtown Pierre area. For the best lighting, a late afternoon flight provides a beautiful golden hour glow over the Missouri River without the direct glare of the sun which will be to the west/southwest.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 255 km (158 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: ATY (44.91400146, -97.15470123)
Arrival: PIR (44.38270187, -100.2860031)
Route Type: Domestic
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