Durango La Plata County Airport (KDRO)
Medium airport · Durango, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Durango La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDRO |
| IATA | DRO |
| Elevation | 6,685 ft (2038 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°9'5" W 107°45'14" 37.15150, -107.75400 |
| Location | Durango, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,201 ft (2804 m) | 150 ft | ASPH-G | No |
Durango La Plata County Airport at a glance
Durango La Plata County Airport is a medium airport in Durango, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as DRO. The field elevation of 6,685 ft (2038 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDRO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 9,201 ft (2804 m) of asph-g surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDRO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Durango La Plata County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Corners Regional Airport | KFMN | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Cortez Municipal Airport | KCEZ | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Telluride Regional Airport | KTEX | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Montrose Regional Airport | KMTJ | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport | KGUC | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Durango La Plata County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,685 ft field elevation of Durango La Plata County Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Durango La Plata County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Durango La Plata County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Durango La Plata County Airport is KDRO, and its IATA code is DRO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Durango La Plata County Airport above sea level?
Durango La Plata County Airport sits at an elevation of 6,685 feet (2038 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Durango La Plata County Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.1515, -107.7540 — in Durango, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Four Corners Regional Airport, about 62 km away.
Does KDRO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDRO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Durango La Plata County Airport?
Durango La Plata County Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 9,201 ft (2804 m) with a ASPH-G surface.