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PIR → ATY
Which side of the plane to sit from Pierre Regional Airport (Pierre) to Watertown Regional Airport (Watertown)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a premier view of the Oahe Dam and the expansive Lake Oahe reservoir at takeoff, followed by a better approach view of Lake Kampeska in Watertown.
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Lake Oahe
The massive reservoir behind Oahe Dam stretching north into the horizon.
Oahe Dam
One of the world's largest earth-fill dams located just north of Pierre.
Coteau du Missouri
A large plateau characterized by rolling hills and glacial moraines.
Lake Kampeska
A large, circular glacial lake that dominates the landscape just northwest of Watertown.
Glacial Lake District
Numerous small potholes and wetlands typical of the prairie pothole region.
Request a window seat on the left to see the Oahe Dam shortly after takeoff from PIR. For the best photography, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern face of the Missouri River bluffs and provides a crisp reflection on the glacial lakes near Watertown.
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SD State Capitol
The elegant dome and manicured grounds of the South Dakota state house in Pierre.
Agricultural Patchwork
Intricate geometric patterns of corn, wheat, and soybean fields across the plains.
Pierre Cityscape
Aerial view of the state capital nestled along the banks of the Missouri River.
Lake Pelican
A scenic lake located just south of the flight path during the final approach to ATY.
The right side is excellent for seeing the city of Pierre and the State Capitol building immediately after departure. During the fall harvest, the golden hues of the agricultural grid are best viewed from this side. Watch for Lake Pelican just before landing in Watertown.
Book Hotels in WatertownDistance: 255 km (158 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: PIR (44.38270187, -100.2860031)
Arrival: ATY (44.91400146, -97.15470123)
Route Type: Domestic
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