Durango, Colorado — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Colorado, US.
Served by Stevens Field (PGO).

History

Durango is the home rule city and the county seat of La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The city's population was 19,071 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in the county. Durango is the home of Fort Lewis College.

Airports

Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) 11 mi to the centre

Durango, CO, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Denver (OpenFlights route data).

✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations

American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERJ-145, CRJ-900) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth*, Phoenix*
US Airways US (ERJ-145, CRJ, CRJ-900) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix*
United Airlines UA (ERJ, Dash 8-400, CRJ) · 1 route: Denver*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Animas Air Park (AMK) 5.5 mi to the centre

Durango, CO, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Stevens Field (PGO) 45 mi to the centre

Pagosa Springs, CO, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Val Air Airport 4 mi to the centre

Durango, CO, US

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Stevens Field (PGO); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DRO has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Denver).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Durango, Colorado. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.