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Durango La Plata County Airport

Durango, United States

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KDRO

Elevation

6685 ft

The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Durango La Plata County Airport

DRO

Location

Durango · CO · United States

Connectivity

5 routes · 3 destinations

Position

37.152°, -107.754° · 6685 ft elev.

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Southwest Colorado's gateway to the San Juan Mountains.

Opened

1969

Location

Durango, United States

Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) is a public airport located approximately 14 miles southeast of Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. It serves as the primary commercial air gateway to the Four Corners region of the American Southwest, connecting residents and visitors to major hub airports. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 6,685 feet above sea level, which influences aircraft performance and operations. It supports commercial, general aviation, and charter traffic, playing a vital role in the regional economy tied to tourism, skiing at Purgatory Resort, and outdoor recreation in the San Juan National Forest. Durango La Plata County Airport has undergone various improvements over the years to expand capacity and enhance passenger services, reflecting steady growth in regional air travel demand.

Terminals

The airport has a single terminal building with a modest number of gates serving commercial airline passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include rental cars, taxis, and shuttles connecting the airport to downtown Durango roughly 14 miles to the northwest.

Airlines here

United Airlines and American Airlines provide scheduled commercial service at DRO, connecting the region primarily to Denver and Dallas/Fort Worth hubs.

Notable facts

›Situated at an elevation of approximately 6,685 feet above mean sea level.
›Located about 14 miles southeast of downtown Durango, Colorado.
›Serves as a key access point for Purgatory Resort and regional outdoor recreation.
›Positioned in the Four Corners region near the convergence of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona.
›High-altitude location requires performance considerations for aircraft operations.

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Airlines serving this airport

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United Airlines

US Airways

Routes

DRO → DFWAA · ER4 CRJ

DRO → PHXAA · CRJ CR9

DRO → DENUA · ERJ DH4 CRJ

DRO → DFWUS · ER4

DRO → PHXUS · CRJ CR9

Aircraft operating here

CRJ4 routes Embraer RJ1452 routes Canadair Regional Jet 9002 routes ERJ1 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q1 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Durango–La Plata County Airport – also known as Durango Airport and La Plata County Airport – is a city- and county-owned public airport located approximately 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Durango, in La Plata County, Colorado, United States.

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