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Durango La Plata County Airport
Durango-La Plata County Airport.

Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)

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The Durango-La Plata County Airport is the primary commercial airport of the Four Corners Region of Southwest Colorado. It’s located in the town and county seat of Durango, about 14 miles southeast of the historic downtown.

Both United and American Airlines provide daily flights out of Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO). You can catch flights every day to Denver International Airport (DEN). In addition, its General Aviation services permit private aircraft, military, US Forest Service, and medical and air freight.

Durango-La Plata County Airport Colorado Interior
Durango-La Plata County Airport in Durango, CO. Photo: Austin Flynn

The City of Durango and La Plata County both co-own the airport, however, it’s managed by the city. The runway is 9,200 feet long by 150 feet wide, making it one of the longest in the Four Corners area.

Opened in 1988, the terminal measures 41,500 square feet. The DRO terminal is open year-round 24/7. Inside the terminal, there are five car rental agencies, a gift shop, and two restaurants (one of which is on the secure side for departing guests).

Airlines Flying Out of DRO

Durango La Plata County Airport Terminal Map
DRO Terminal Map.

Note: Airlines and flight arrivals and departures are subject to change.

Airline check-in counters open approximately 2 hours before the scheduled departure time. They close approximately 30 minutes before departure. The TSA security screening begins 90 begins before the first scheduled departure of the day. There are some breaks during the day between flights.

  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines

Direct Nonstop Flights To/From DRO

Durango La Plata County Airport Runway Aerial
Aerial of DRO runway. Photo: codot.gov

Year-round direct nonstop flights:

  • Denver
  • Phoenix
  • Dallas/Fort Worth

Summer direct nonstop flights:

  • Los Angeles
  • Chicago
  • Houston

Details

Address: 1000 Airport Rd, Durango, CO 81303

Phone: 970-382-6050

Code: DRO

Elevation: 2,038 meters / 6,686 feet

Season: Year-round 24/7

Owner: City of Durango and La Plata County

Website: flydurango.com

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