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Durango La Plata County Airport

IATA DROICAO KDROLocal DRO🇺🇸 Durango
Coordinates
37.1515°N, 107.7540°W
Elevation
6,685 ft (2,038 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-CO
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
8.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
20:32
Civil dusk
21:02

About 14h 28m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Durango La Plata County Airport

Durango La Plata County Airport

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.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KDRO

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 219,201 ft / 2,804 m150 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS120.625 MHz
CNTRDENVER CNTR118.575 MHz
RDODENVER RDO122.350 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DURANGO CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Durango La Plata County Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Durango La Plata County Airport?

The ICAO code for Durango La Plata County Airport is KDRO, and its IATA code is DRO.

Where is Durango La Plata County Airport located?

Durango La Plata County Airport is medium airport located in Durango, United States, at an elevation of 6,685 ft (2,038 m).

How many runways does Durango La Plata County Airport have?

Durango La Plata County Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,201 ft / 2,804 m.

Which airlines fly to Durango La Plata County Airport?

Airlines historically serving Durango La Plata County Airport include American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Durango La Plata County Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Durango La Plata County Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Durango La Plata County Airport in?

Durango La Plata County Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Durango La Plata County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Durango La Plata County Airport is approximately 8.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Durango La Plata County Airport?

The nearest airport to Durango La Plata County Airport is Animas Air Park (AMK), about 6.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Val Air Airport and Navajo Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Durango La Plata County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.