Durango airport doing what it can to keep up with demand Aviation director fields questions about future expansion plans March 28, 2024
What is plane de-icing and why is it important? Durango-La Plata County Airport aviation director says entire process often only takes about 15 minutes February 17, 2024
La Plata County contractor breaks ground on weather radar tower system expected online this year February 2, 2024
Durango-La Plata County Airport breaks record for traffic in 2023 431,828 passengers traveled through DRO in 2023, up from prior record set in 2021 January 29, 2024
Seasonal flights between Durango and Houston to return this summer Twice-weekly flights will provide greater access to southeastern United States, Latin America January 13, 2024
Durango passenger receives mixed answers about United Airlines flight delay Explanations included weather conditions, technical issues and de-icing shortage December 15, 2023
Number of vehicles exceed parking capacity, as Durango-La Plata County Airport experiences big holiday weekend of Thanksgiving travelers increase across the country November 27, 2023
Passengers delayed over seven hours at Durango-La Plata County Airport anticipates Thanksgiving weekend air traffic to break local record November 26, 2023
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
United Airlines introduces second Airbus to Durango market aircraft, maintained frequency represent increased seat capacity November 7, 2023
Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers flights and larger planes contributed to higher numbers September 21, 2023
Passenger leakage data shows Albuquerque is Durango airport’s largest competitor Airport has experiences increased passenger traffic during July August 18, 2023
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
Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion takes off Multimillion dollar project will help accommodate increased passenger loads April 26, 2023
United Airlines to offer flights this summer between Durango and Houston Weekend flights to run from June 24 through Sept. 3 April 11, 2023
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
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
Durango-La Plata Airport to upgrade sewage treatment system several periods of noncompliance, plans underway for new system December 24, 2022
La Plata County signs contract for weather radar installation years of anticipation, region will finally have more accurate weather forecasts December 23, 2022
Helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport people on board; neither injured. Runway reopens after nearly two hours November 23, 2022
Commercial flights to resume Saturday at Durango-La Plata County Airport $12.7 million runway resurfacing project is completed on time September 16, 2022
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
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
Federal grants to aid Durango-La Plata County Airport redesign Millions will pay for runway and terminal improvements July 7, 2022
