Durango-La Plata County Airport – DRO Durango
Durango-La Plata County Airport is a public-used airport with an airport code of DRO situated Durango, La Plata County in the state of Colorado. It is a county-owned and operated landing field that serves the entire city of Durango as well as the nearby cities of the La Plata County such as Arboles, Bayfield, Hermosa, Hesperus, Ignacio and Rockwood. In 2011 to 2015, the National Plan of Integrated Airport System classified the airport as a primary commercial service airport. It has a total of nearly 164,000 enplanements in 2010 as recorded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Durango-La Plata County Airport has a total land area of 1,280 acres with a single asphalt runway measuring 2,800 meters long. As of 2011, it has a total of 29,000 aircraft movements that are mostly for general aviation, air taxi and scheduled passenger flights. The airport also serves as the base hub of 70 single-engine and multi-engine aircrafts. Durango-La Plata County Airport flight service is handled by American Eagle and United Express Airlines.
On this page it is easy to search for Durango, CO airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Durango, CO, United States (DRO-La Plata County) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the DRO airport.
Most of these DRO
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Durango, CO
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the DRO airport are Henry Strater Theater, Animas Museum, and Fort Lewis College.
Map of Durango, CO Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Durango, CO, United States (DRO-La Plata County)
If you planning to travel to Durango, CO, United States (DRO-La Plata County), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:03 PM.
The temperature feels like 54 with a humidity level of 48 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 57 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 5, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southeast at a speed of 9 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 2:14 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/15
Broken clouds
57°F
High: 72°F
Low: 42°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/16
Scattered clouds
56°F
High: 70°F
Low: 39°F
Precipitation: 25%
Friday
5/17
Few clouds
60°F
High: 78°F
Low: 43°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/18
Few clouds
63°F
High: 79°F
Low: 44°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/19
Few clouds
63°F
High: 78°F
Low: 43°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/20
Scattered clouds
55°F
High: 71°F
Low: 39°F
Precipitation: 20%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Durango, CO DRO airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free DRO airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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