AOPA Airports: Durango-La Plata County (KDRO)

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Durango-La Plata County

Durango, CO
Phone: 970-382-6069
www.durangoairport.com
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Overview

Attendance:	Attended Apr-Oct, 7 Days a Week,0600-2200Nov-Mar/Sat/0600-2100Nov-Mar/Sun-Fri/0600-2200
Tower:	No
Elevation:	6,685 ft (2,037.6 m) (Surveyed)
Location:	10.00 mi. SE of Durango
Beacon:	Present (white-green)
Approaches:	ILS, DME, LOC, VOR, RNAV, GPS
Runways:	03/21 Runway length: 9201 ft
Fees:	No data

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Minimum Fuel Prices

Jet A	$ 6.71 (full service)
100 LL	$ 6.30 (full service)

Alerts

Security Directive SD-8G

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for After Hrs Svs Call 970-259-7400 or 970-759-6983

No Snow Removal Prvdd at Ngt Between Last Scheduled Acr Flight Until the First Acr Flight the Following Morning

Security Directive SD-8G

Intensive Flight Training

PPR for gliding or parachuting only; snow removal during hrs of sked acr opns only

NOTAMs | TFR's

Runway 03/21

Dimensions:	9201 x 150ft. / 2804.5 x 45.7m	Weight Bearing Cap:	Single wheel: 95000 lb
Surface:	asphalt, grooved, in good condition	Runway Edge Lights:	high

#	Elev/Hdg	Markings	Approach Lights	ILS/LOC
03	6615.5ft. MSL 27° mag 37° true 0.8% up	precision	approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI	ILS

21	6685.2ft. MSL 207° mag 217° true 0.8% down	precision	visual glide slope: 4-Box/Left-Side VASI runway end identifier: REIL is present

Business/Service Information

Name		Location	Freq. Monitored	Main Phone
Avflight Durango	Maintenance $6.30 $6.71 Rentals Flight Training	On field: CTR	UNICOM: 122.8 ARINC: 130.3	970-259-7400

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Services at this airport:

Services:
Engine Repair: MajorAirframe Repair: Major
Fuel: 100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
Transportation: Limousine, Shuttle Bus
Rental Cars:

Enterprise	Book Now!	866-315-9155
National	Book Now!	866-315-9155
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Dollar
Hertz

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Cortez Cab 970-565-6911

buck Horn Limousine 970-769-0933

Durango Transportation 259-4818

San Juan Scenic Skyway 15 mi

Durango-Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad 16 mi

Durango Deli 259-6964

nmrs 16 mi

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21638062209293/22/2013 9:26:56 PM UTC
Great place to land. crew, especially Charlie, very helpful in all aspects (lodging, shuttles)
17949TAICAT7/10/2012 7:41:20 PM UTC
The good service and friendliness at Durango Avflight is remarkable and sets an exceptional example of a well run service operation.
17695KAMCOPROPERTY6/8/2012 2:22:37 PM UTC
We have a second home in Durango and fly the KingAir into KDRO frequently. The AVFlight FBO is always friendly and prompt with services for us and the crew. Hangaring, De-Icing and line services are completed when requested.
16008ABQKENT1/13/2012 7:03:54 AM UTC
Decided to fly with friends to Durango for lunch and was very pleased with the folks at the Av flight FBO. They treated us very well, even providing snacks until the crew car returned for us to drive the 10 miles to Durango. We didn't really need fuel but had them add fuel anyway. The FBO has very nice facilities for flight planning, gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains from the second floor balcony. Line crew members were ready to help even when I was just checking weather and TFRs prior to departure. FANTASTIC SERVICE. I'll be back and I've recommended the facility to several other pilots.
144480596237410/11/2011 9:36:11 PM UTC
Decided to fly the family to Durango for the day and was very pleased with the folks at the Av flight both. Even though I fly a single prop they treated us great. The loaner car was a new Tahoe, when I returned in the afternoon, one of the line guys ran to the gate to open it for me before I pulled up. I didn't really need fuel but I had them top off the tanks anyway. Wouldn't feel right if I didn't. Enjoy!
14193KJLICHTER9/25/2011 10:16:25 PM UTC
I couldn't agree more with the A+ praise for the folks at AvFlight! I may have flown in with my club 172, but they treated my weekend stay as if I came in by Citation..I really appreciated all the great service. Thanks AvFlight!
12195060743664/24/2011 4:27:19 PM UTC
line staff is awsome.managed everything for us,great room(even for the dog/co-pilot)shuttle round trip,topped fuel... wish i was based there instead of kaeg.
11622015964092/12/2011 6:20:17 PM UTC
Flew in twice over few week period. Great service at Av Flight both on the line and the desk staff. Really friendly people. I called in advance for crew car and it was ready and waiting. They deserve the high rating.
11492TMCDERM1581/24/2011 12:23:07 PM UTC
The staff at AvFlight gets an A+ in customer service! I flew in for the weekend in my Bonanza and we were treated like royalty!

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Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:	N37 9.0910' / W107 45.2262'37.1515167-107.7537692
Charts:	NACO: Denver Sectional
Mag Var:	10E (2010)
ARTCC:	Denver (ZDV)
FSS:	Denver (DEN) 1-800-WXBRIEF
NOTAM Facility:	DRO
Approach/Departure Control Facility
Pattern Altitude:	Fixed Wing: 7684 MSL
Wind Indicator:	Lighted
Seg. Circle:	Yes
Lighting:	Pilot Activated Lighting: high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs low intensity: 3 clicks in 5 secs Actvt HIRL Ry 03/21; PAPI Ry 03 & VASI Ry 21; REIL Ry 21 & MALSR Ry 03 - CTAF

Aircraft & Activity

Based GA Aircraft

Single Engine:	61
Multi Engine:	8
Jets:	0
Helicopters:	1
Gliders:	0
Ultralights:

Airport Activity

GA Local:	10,000
GA Itinerant:	10,000
Commercial:	2,248
Air Taxi:	6,272
Military:	500

(12-month period ending on 12/31/2011)

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Type	Location/Call	Freq./Phone
WX	N/A	120.625T (970-259-3579)
CTAF	N/A	122.8
UNICOM	N/A	122.8

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ID	Type	Freq	Radial	Distance
DRO	VOR/DME	108.2	228	0 nm
RSK	VORTAC	115.3	020	29 nm
CEZ	VOR/DME	108.4	096	41 nm

Contact Addresses

ASN Volunteer:	Owner:	Airport Manager:
Donovan Schardt	Durango City La Plata County	Ron Dent
	1000 Airport Road Box 1	1000 Airport Road Box 1
	Durango, CO 81303	Durango, CO 81303
	970-382-6069 (Office)	970-382-6069 (Office)
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IAP	ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 03	249.2 KB
IAP	RNAV (GPS) RWY 03	211.5 KB
IAP	VOR/DME RWY 03	223 KB
MIN	TAKEOFF MINIMUMS	104.4 KB

Durango-La Plata County

Overview

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Minimum Fuel Prices

Alerts

Security Directive SD-8G

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Runway 03/21

Business/Service Information

Services at this airport:

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Operations & More Information

Aircraft & Activity

Based GA Aircraft

Airport Activity

Air Safety Institute Resources

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Contact Addresses