Durango-La Plata County Airport

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Private helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport

men, ages 31 and 61, were inside the aircraft

May 7, 2026

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‘We’re not holding up’: Durango TSA officers struggle without pay during shutdown

funding stalemate enters fifth week as essential workers go unpaid

March 27, 2026

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Agile Space Industries raises $17 million in oversubscribed funding round

Company cites strong investor demand for exceeding goal

February 24, 2026

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Sky Dine to take over concessions at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Five-year deal includes option to extend contract

January 30, 2026

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Year-end numbers show visitation to Durango-La Plata County Airport higher in 2025 than 2024

seats, lower prices and greater convenience driving passenger decisions

January 25, 2026

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Winter storm could bring heavy snow to San Juan Mountains

expected to be hazardous Friday night into Saturday

January 22, 2026

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City of Durango seeking partner for airport shuttle service

Councilors approve discretionary lodgers tax projects

January 13, 2026

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Durango outlines state legislative priorities for 2026

cameras, housing and homelessness initiatives on city’s radar

January 9, 2026

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Durango eyes funding mechanism for winter Houston flights

Proposal includes $185,000 from lodgers tax fund for minimum revenue guarantee to airline

December 10, 2025

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‘Robust’ growth continues through 2025 at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Government shutdown caused 30 canceled flights

December 9, 2025

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Durango-La Plata County Airport operating smoothly – parking and all

Kiosks, lots and terminals quiet day before Thanksgiving

November 26, 2025

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Durango-La Plata County Airport to increase parking rates for travelers, aircrew

Temporary holiday surge and permanent rise in 2026 expected

October 31, 2025

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Durango High School student takes flight in new aviation course

class prepares high schoolers for FAA written test

October 22, 2025

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United Airlines to extend nonstop service to Houston at Durango-La Plata County Airport in 2026

flights to run daily for extra month next year, says city

October 1, 2025

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Durango-La Plata County Airport unveils new expansion

Newly-built wing marks end of first phase of airport’s evolution

August 13, 2025

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American Airlines to use larger planes to service Durango airport

128-seat Airbus A319 will make trips between DRO and Dallas-Fort Worth

June 12, 2025

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When will Durango airport hit threshold for an air traffic control tower?

Private and commercial pilots use an open radio frequency to communicate their positions

May 28, 2025

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Real ID enforcement starts at DRO, airports nationwide next month

to travelers remains unclear ahead of deadline for standardized identification

April 25, 2025

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Plane crashes are rare, but Durango airport firefighting team is always ready

crew adds $1 million vehicle to fleet amid ongoing safety upgrades

April 16, 2025

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Photos: The shape of things to come

continues on Durango-La Plata County Airport expansion and remodel

March 11, 2025

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Photos: ‘Common Threads’ public art project lands at Durango airport

Common Threads, a community art project consisting of steel panels with patterns and images symbolic of the region, has been…

January 3, 2025

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2024 – by the numbers

A look at some of the stats that defined last year in Durango and La Plata County

January 3, 2025

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United Airlines will offer daily flights between Durango and Houston this summer

Service to run from June 26 to Aug. 18

December 31, 2024

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Ignacio man killed in vehicle crash near Durango-La Plata County Airport

of the crash is still under investigation

November 24, 2024