KDRO · DRO
Durango La Plata County Airport
Durango, ColoradoElevation 6,685 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 0337°T
Landing length (LDA)9,201 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,201 / 9,201 / 9,201 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21217°T
Landing length (LDA)9,201 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,201 / 9,201 / 9,201 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Durango La Plata County Airport is in Durango, Colorado. Field elevation 6,685 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerANTHONY VICARI - DIR OF AVIATION
Manager phone(970) 382-6051
AttendedDaily, 0400–2400
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKDRO / DRO
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.1515, -107.7540
Distance from city10 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
120.625
ASOS
ASOS
118.575
DENVER CNTR
CNTR
122.35
DENVER RDO
RDO
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA, CTC FSS ON FREQ VIA RCO. IF UNA, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
›PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS - ARPT OPS 970-759-4342.
›AFT HR - 970-259-7400.
›MALSR RWY 03; REIL RWY 21; HIRL RWY 03/21 OPER ON PHOTOCELL; INCR/DECR INTST - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03 & 21 ON CONSLY; INCR/DECR INTST - CTAF. ACTVT PAPI RWY 03 & 21; INCR/DECR INTST - CTAF.
›PCR VALUE: 880/F/D/X/T
›HOP ON & INVOF ARPT.
›LNDG FEE APPLICABLE.
›COND UNMON AT NGT AFT LAST ACFT ARR UNTIL 0400; SEE NOTAMS.
›ARFF COVERAGE PRVDD DURG ACR TFC OPS; OTR TIMES 24 HR PPR - ARPT OPS 970-759-4342.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KDRO have a METAR?
Yes. KDRO is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KDRO have a TAF?
When KDRO issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KDRO?
KDRO sits at 6,685 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KDRO?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.