Durango-La Plata County Airport

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Durango-La Plata County Airport to highlight Indigenous art in terminal expansion plans

Volatile airfares won’t get much cheaper as conflict rises in Middle East

November 16, 2023

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United Airlines introduces second Airbus to Durango market

aircraft, maintained frequency represent increased seat capacity

November 7, 2023

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Construction costs may complicate future phase of Durango airport terminal expansion

Airport officials confident with moving toward final bidding process

October 7, 2023

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Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers

flights and larger planes contributed to higher numbers

September 21, 2023

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Durango airport terminal expansion goes vertical

Addition will reflect mountains, culture of Four Corners

September 13, 2023

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Passenger leakage data shows Albuquerque is Durango airport’s largest competitor

Airport has experiences increased passenger traffic during July

August 18, 2023

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Gas prices in La Plata County are rising again

in Ukraine and other factors causing fluctuation in local fuel costs

August 1, 2023

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Highway pavement project to slow traffic near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Travelers should prepare for delays before catching flights

July 13, 2023

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New dining concessions coming to Durango-La Plata County Airport

Tailwind Hospitality Inc. secures two-year contract to run food and beverage operations

June 20, 2023

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Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion takes off

Multimillion dollar project will help accommodate increased passenger loads

April 26, 2023

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United Airlines to offer flights this summer between Durango and Houston

Weekend flights to run from June 24 through Sept. 3

April 11, 2023

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United Airbus begins servicing Durango-La Plata County Airport

Increased passenger traffic prompts airline to move toward larger plane for flights to and from Denver

March 26, 2023

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Expect delays as repaving begins on Colorado Highway 172

advises adding 30 minutes to commutes, including to the airport

March 6, 2023

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Elected officials for Durango, La Plata County receive progress report on library, airport

leaders also briefed on proposed annexation of La Posta Road south of city limits

January 23, 2023

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Durango receives two feet of snow in three days

close schools, boost snowpack across Southwest Colorado; more expected next week

January 17, 2023

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Nationwide flight hold Wednesday morning delayed three departures from DRO

FAA’s computer system lets pilots know of safety issues on the ground

January 13, 2023

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Durango-La Plata Airport to upgrade sewage treatment system

several periods of noncompliance, plans underway for new system

December 24, 2022

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La Plata County signs contract for weather radar installation

years of anticipation, region will finally have more accurate weather forecasts

December 23, 2022

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Helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport

people on board; neither injured. Runway reopens after nearly two hours

November 23, 2022

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Commercial flights to resume Saturday at Durango-La Plata County Airport

$12.7 million runway resurfacing project is completed on time

September 16, 2022

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At Durango airport, a ballet of heavy machinery repaves aging runway

fixed-wing flights paused as crews work 24/7 to resurface 1.75-mile landing strip

September 9, 2022

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On schedule: Durango airport to close for 10 days in September during repavement project

Aviation director has ‘high confidence’ construction will be completed by Sept. 17

August 25, 2022

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Federal grants to aid Durango-La Plata County Airport redesign

Millions will pay for runway and terminal improvements

July 7, 2022

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Durango-La Plata County Airport’s temporary closure on track

Flights will be suspended 10 days in September to repave runway and replace lighting

July 5, 2022