Airport
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
Durango-La Plata County Airport is the main gateway to Durango, southwestern Colorado and the Four Corners region. Compare transfer options to downtown Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, Purgatory Resort and nearby mountain destinations.
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Luggage
About Durango-La Plata County Airport
Durango-La Plata County Airport is the main regional airport serving Durango, southwestern Colorado and the wider Four Corners area. It provides daily nonstop domestic flights to major hubs, including Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver and Phoenix, with seasonal service to additional destinations.
Located about 14 miles southeast of downtown Durango, the airport is a practical gateway for travelers heading to Mesa Verde National Park, Purgatory Resort and the San Juan Mountains. The original passenger terminal opened in 1988, and a phased expansion program has since modernized the arrivals hall, security checkpoint and boarding areas.
Ground transportation from the airport includes taxis, shuttles, hotel courtesy services, rental cars and private transfers, making it straightforward to continue to Durango, nearby mountain towns and regional attractions.
Inside the single terminal, passengers have access to free Wi-Fi, food and retail concessions, accessible facilities and other services designed to keep travel through the airport simple and convenient.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Durango-La Plata County Airport operates a single passenger terminal building for all commercial flights. The terminal serves domestic airline operations, with American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier Airlines using the shared check-in, security and gate areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Durango-La Plata County Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Durango-La Plata County Airport to Durango hotels, downtown locations, Purgatory Resort, Mesa Verde National Park and other destinations across southwestern Colorado.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from DRO to business meetings, events, ski areas or journeys around Durango and the Four Corners region.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Durango-La Plata County Airport for independent travel around Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, the San Juan Mountains and beyond.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between DRO, Durango, event venues, ski resorts and other regional destinations.
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