Durango La Plata County Airport
KDRO, Durango, CO
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (9,201 ft)
About 15 miles to downtown Durango
Durango-La Plata County airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Durango
Durango–La Plata County Airport is about 25 minutes from downtown Durango and 45 minutes from Purgatory Resort.
- Main airport
- DRO / KDRO
- Elevation
- 6,685 ft
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (9,201 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Durango
The airport has a 9,200-foot runway at about 6,700 feet.
Durango is the gateway to Mesa Verde, the San Juan Mountains and the historic narrow-gauge railroad.
Durango Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Durango
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
High Elevation
Summer heat and altitude reduce aircraft performance.
Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde National Park is about an hour from the airport.
When Demand Peaks in Durango
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Winter
- Skiing at Purgatory.
- Summer
- The railroad, rafting and Mesa Verde.
Flight Times and Prices to Durango
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to DRO for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,816 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,000–$58,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 635 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,786 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,000–$57,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 685 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,111 mi | 3 hr$13,000–$18,800 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 886 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 802 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 417 mi | 1 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Durango
Light jets fly from Texas, Arizona and California; super-midsize jets fly from the East Coast.
Durango Private Jet Questions
How far is Durango airport from Purgatory?
About 45 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Dallas to Durango?
About 1 hr 55 min from Love Field in a light jet.
