WELCO M E FLYING INTO THE FOUR CORNERS
The Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) offers daily connecting flights to international airports including Denver, Dallas, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Salt Lake City. During the summer months, the schedule at DRO also includes direct flights from Los Angeles. Visitors can also catch connecting flights in Denver to Telluride’s Regional Airport or Cortez Municipal Airport, or travel to an international airport and drive to Durango.
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DU RAN G O Traveling and transportation tips for visitors
DURANGO-LA PLATA COUNTY AIRPORT
1000 Airport Road, Durango (970) 382-6050 • www.flydurango.com This 36,500-square-foot terminal is the premier regional airport in the Four Corners. It houses multiple airlines, five rental car companies, two restaurant and bar locations and one gift shop. DRO has one of the longest runways in the Four Corners region. The airport terminal is open 24 hours per day. The TSA screening checkpoint opens 90 minutes prior to the first departure of the day, and it remains open until the final departing flight in the evening. Passengers must arrive at the airport to check luggage at least an hour before they are scheduled to board.
Dreams of traveling to remote destinations for a family vacation come true for Southwest Colorado visitors in search of fresh experiences. Though Durango, Colorado is off the beaten path, it makes a perfect launchpad for exhilarating encounters in the Wild West. The city’s proximity to outdoor recreation opportunities and cultural monuments, combined with creative arts, dining, entertainment and shopping, attract travelers of all kinds – including families with curious children and young adults looking for a new adventure.
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WINTER GUIDE
SOUTHWEST COLORADO
TRAVELING:
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) extended the mask requirement through Jan. 18, 2022 for all transportation networks in the U.S. This applies to all individuals flying to Colorado and on Durango Transit vehicles. Please follow all local, state and federal guidelines while traveling to keep our communities safe.
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