
Regional airport · Durango, United States
Durango/La Plata County
- Elevation
- 6,685 ft
- Coordinates
- 37°09′N 107°45′W
- Local time
- America/Denver
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
KDRO runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Durango/La Plata County (KDRO/DRO) has one runway, 03/21, 9,201 ft (2,804 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: 1100-0700Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KDRO, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Denver
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Durango
Elevation
6,685 ft
Position
37.1515, -107.7540
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
1100-0700Z
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · KDRO
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,201 ft (2,804 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KDRO.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Durango/La Plata County (KDRO / DRO) in Durango, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KDRO is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KDRO
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at KDRO
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KDRO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at KDRO
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KDRO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to KDRO
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KDRO: 37° 9′ 5″ N 107° 45′ 14″ W; elevation 6685 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Durango
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Durango. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KDRO.
- 06
Cargo Operations at KDRO
Support for freighter operations into KDRO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KDRO sits in the network
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Operating into KDRO?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Durango/La Plata County — one desk for the whole trip.