Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Watertown Regional Airport, Watertown, South Dakota

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Abstract

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.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 214 (Friday, November 6, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 70117]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22678]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Watertown 
Regional Airport, Watertown, South Dakota

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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:
    <bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
    <bullet> Mail: David Ferrell, Program Manager, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Dakota-Minnesota Airports District Office, 2301 
University Drive, Building 23B, Bismarck, ND 58504.
    <bullet> 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.
[FR Doc. 2026-22678 Filed 11-5-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


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