Air transport

Local News

Frontier ends twice-weekly flights between Las Vegas and Durango

aviation director says demand wasn’t there

February 16, 2022

Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport meets expectations, sets record for passenger travel

2021 trends expected to carry over into 2022

January 27, 2022

Local News

Cancellations, delays mount at Durango-La Plata County Airport

impacts sweeping across country have hit DRO in the new year

January 4, 2022

Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport flies toward record-breaking 2021

has rebounded and a few changes are on the horizon for next year

December 17, 2021

Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport to shut down for 10 days in 2022

repaving, light improvements to begin in September

November 8, 2021

Local News

Delta Airlines to leave Durango-La Plata County Airport on Nov. 1

Airline says it didn’t have enough passengers to justify flights

September 29, 2021

Business

United Airlines sees a supersonic future

This photo provided by Boom Supersonic shows an artist’s rendition of United Airlines Boom Supersonic Overture jet. United said Thursday…

June 3, 2021

Local News

Durango airport welcomes daily flight from Salt Lake City

Air Lines begins seven-day service; two arrivals, departures expected later this month

May 12, 2021

Local News

Frontier Airlines to offer flights from Durango to Denver and Las Vegas

Year-round service will begin in June

April 13, 2021

Local News

American Airlines to add daily, seasonal flight from Durango to Los Angeles

70-seat aircraft will begin trips June 3

February 11, 2021

Local News

Durango airport fared better than most in 2020

Recovery outpaces U.S. average, comparable to other regional hubs in Colorado

February 6, 2021

Business

Holiday travel down at New Mexico’s largest airport

Airport spokesman Jonathan Small said Wednesday that officials saw around 30,000 passengers pass through on their way to holiday destinations…

December 31, 2020

Business

Former New Mexico air base becomes home for grounded planes

The Roswell International Air Center has emerged as a major storage facility for planes that have been grounded by airlines…

June 3, 2020

Local News

Flight cancellations at Durango airport more than double

Snow, thunderstorms blamed for travel disruptions

August 14, 2019

Local News

Plane lands at closed Dove Creek Airport

injuries reported after muddy touchdown

March 25, 2019

Regional News

Police: Suicidal man causes lockdown at Albuquerque airport

Authorities say all incoming flights to Albuquerque International Sunport were being diverted and incoming flights canceled because of the situation…

August 26, 2018

Business

Boutique Air CEO outlines plans for Cortez at public forum

Airline to extend city contract, make deal with United

May 10, 2018

Local News

Boutique Air CEO outlines plans for Cortez at public forum

Boutique has been Cortez’s primary airline since late 2016, when it replaced Great Lakes Airlines. Its contract is scheduled to…

May 9, 2018

Business

Cortez to hold public forum on Boutique Air

Airline’s CEO to answer questions from the public

May 5, 2018

Local News

Cortez to hold public forum on Boutique Air

Airline’s CEO to answer questions from the public

May 2, 2018

Business

Cortez airport sees increase in flight cancellations

Boutique Air blames rough weather, de-icer problem

April 28, 2018

Local News

Cortez airport sees increase in flight cancellations

Boutique Air blames weather, de-icer problem

April 19, 2018

Local News

TSA changes at Durango airport cause slight delays

Familiarity with new screening rules expected to reduce wait times

December 8, 2017

Local News

United Airlines flight lands safely with smoke in plane

declared emergency shortly after takeoff from Durango

December 7, 2017