Durango-La Plata County Airport

Durango-La Plata County Airport (IATA: DRO) serves southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region with domestic scheduled flights to major hubs operated by American Airlines and United Airlines.

Official Website: flydurango.com

Telephone: +1 (970) 382-6050

Terminals

The airport features a single ground-level passenger terminal building housing check-in, TSA security screening, a departure gate concourse, and baggage claim. The terminal remains open 24 hours a day year-round.

Annual passenger traffic (2024): 499,110 passengers.

Information Points

The Airport Administration counter is located in the public landside area of the terminal for passenger inquiries and assistance.

Money and Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: free wireless high-speed internet is accessible throughout the terminal by connecting to the DRO_Wifi network.
• ATMs: cash dispensers are available in the public pre-security area.

Food and Drinks

Dining concessions are managed by Sky Dine, offering a full-service restaurant and bar in the pre-security concourse, along with a grab-and-go counter and bar service in the post-security departure lounge.

Shopping

A gift, travel, and newsstand shop operated by Sky Dine is situated pre-security, with select souvenirs, snacks, and travel essentials also available past the security checkpoint.

Baggage Services

For inquiries regarding items misplaced within the terminal, contact Airport Administration at +1 (970) 382-6051. For delayed or damaged checked luggage, please consult your airline's baggage desk. No luggage storage or locker service is offered due to safety regulations.

Other Services

A dedicated outdoor pet relief area with waste disposal facilities is located at the north end of the rental car parking lot.

Open-air parking facilities are located directly adjacent to the passenger terminal within easy walking distance. The parking system is fully automated and 100% cashless, accepting major credit/debit cards and mobile contactless payments (tap-to-pay or via QR code on the parking ticket).

Rates

• First 60 minutes: free.
• After 60 minutes: $1.00 USD per additional 30 minutes.
• Standard 24-hour maximum: $10.00 USD.
• Peak Holiday 24-hour maximum (Thanksgiving and Year-End): $15.00 USD.

Additional Services

Six Level 1 (120V) electric vehicle charging stations are available in the south parking lot, free of charge for paying parking patrons (drivers must supply their own cord). During peak holiday demand, a remote overflow lot with complimentary shuttle service is operated.

Durango-La Plata County Airport provides facilities and accessibility features to assist travelers with disabilities and reduced mobility.

Special Assistance Requests

Travelers requiring wheelchair support or boarding accommodations should inform their airline when booking or at check-in. For specialized assistance through security screening, passengers can contact the TSA Cares helpline at least 72 hours prior to travel.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

All public passenger areas are located on the ground floor with step-free access, curb ramps, and a passenger drop-off and pickup curb immediately outside the building.

Public restrooms include accessible wide stalls equipped with grab bars.

To assist passengers boarding regional aircraft that use boarding stairs, the airport provides mobile boarding ramps and lifts. For further accessibility information, contact administration at +1 (970) 382-6051.

Unaccompanied Minors

Services for children traveling alone are managed directly by American Airlines and United Airlines according to their respective guidelines and fees.

Accommodations inside the Airport

There are no on-site hotels or sleeping pods located inside the terminal building.

Hotel Shuttles

Sky Ute Casino Resort (located in Ignacio, 10.8 km / 6.7 miles away): offers courtesy airport shuttle transportation for guests upon advance arrangement with the hotel front desk.

Nearby Hotels

• Sleep Inn Durango (12 km / 7.5 miles)
• La Quinta by Wyndham Durango (14.2 km / 8.8 miles)
• Comfort Inn & Suites Durango (14.8 km / 9.2 miles)
• DoubleTree by Hilton Durango (17 km / 10.6 miles)