Airport Information
and More!
The Watertown Regional Airport prides itself on maintaining a safe and efficient airport. To accomplish this, the airport uses a variety of equipment.
Each piece of equipment is specialized for a specific task, depending on the season and work load.
Trucks
2004 Ford Super Duty The 2004 Ford Super Duty is a 3/4 ton vehicle used primarily for crew transport and snow removal in areas where the larger snow plows are not as efficient or can not go.
1997 Ford F-150 The 1997 Ford F-150 is a backup vehicle for use by airport employees when the primary vehicles are out of service or other conditions warrant more vehicles in operation. It was replaced from primary serice by the 2008 Dodge Durango (not shown).
1993 Chevrolet 1500 The 1993 Chevrolet 1500 is a backup vehicle for use by airport employees when the primary vehicles are out of service or other conditions warrant more vehicles in operation. It was replaced from primary service by the 2004 Ford F-250.
Tractors
John Deere 70 hp The John Deer 70 hp tractor is primarily used in the summer for conducting mowing operations.
New Holland 70 hp The New Holland 70 hp is primarily used in the summer for conducting mowing operations.
New Holland Front End Loader The New Holland Loader is used all year long in a multi purpose role. In the summer the loader is used to move dirt, while in the winter it is used to load sand into the sander trucks and clean out areas where the larger snow plows do not fit, and the Super Duty can not easily turn.
Snow Plows and Blowers
1992 GMC Top Kick The 1992 GMC Top Kick is a backup snow removal plow used when the other plows are out of service. It was replaced by the 2004 Oshkosh (not shown).
1982 FWD The 1982 FWD is a primary Snow Removal vehicle with a dump body. The front plow is 13 feet wide, and the wing is an additional 14 feet long, alltogether the swipe is around 22 ft.
2000 Oshkosh Snow Blower When plowing off runways and the ramp, wind rows are created to allow the blower to move the snow away from the runway lights, and other surfaces where the snow could cause a potential safety problem. The Blower is also used to clean out the navigational safety areas around the FAA equipment on the field. The Blower is used all winter long, and is an important addition to the Snow Removal Fleet.
1960 Idaho Norland When plowing off runways and the ramp, wind rows are created to allow the blower to move the snow away from the runway lights, and other surfaces where the snow could cause a potential safety problem. The Blower is also used to clean out the navigational safety areas around the FAA equipment on the field. The Blower is used all winter long, and is an important addition to the Snow Removal Fleet.
ARFF Trucks
2000 Titan E-One To meet FAA Part 139 Index A requirements the 2000 Titan E-One is an excellent choice. The Fire Truck uses all the latest advances, and is an important asset to ensure the airport can handle any emergencies that unfortunately could occur.
1997 Oshkosh T6 The 1997 Oshkosh is used to meet FAA Part 139 Index A requirements should the Titan E-One be out of service. When used in conjunction with the 2000 Titan E-One, the total Index of the Airport is Index B.
1960 Parade ARFF The 1960 Truck is used more in parades these days than in fires, but in its hey day it was a technological marvel and a terrific addition when responding to an incident at the airport.