Durango La Plata County Airport Guide
Durango-La Plata County Airport sits on a mesa about 19 km southeast of Durango, at an elevation of 6,685 feet (2,038 m). It is a commercial service airport in southwest Colorado, and it also handles a large share of general aviation traffic. Scheduled airline service began in November 1946, and the single runway was lengthened in 1977 so jets could land.
United and American are the two airlines on the schedule. Year-round nonstops run to Denver, Dallas-Fort Worth and Phoenix, and a seasonal service flies to Houston. United carried 57% of passengers in 2025 and American carried the other 43%. Load factors that year finished at 83%.
The terminal is small, with three boarding gates and five aircraft stands. A pre-security restaurant, a gift shop and free Wi-Fi are on site. A multi-year expansion of about $28 million began in the early 2020s, with the first phase finished in spring 2024. Traffic has set records for three years running and 2025 volumes were about 40% above pre-pandemic levels.
Services
4 of 6 availableCompare 12 listed options at Durango La Plata County Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Durango La Plata County Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 563K passengers (2025)1 runwayopened 1946
- Location
- 37.152, -107.754
- Operator
- City of Durango and La Plata County
Terminals
1 terminalDurango La Plata County Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 2 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Main TerminalDomestic
American, United
Nearby cities
1 cityDurango La Plata County Airport is closest to Durango (19 km northwest). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Durango19 km northwest
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