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KDRO

Durango La Plata County Airport · Durango

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
6,685 ft / 2,038 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CNTR 118.58 MHz (DENVER CNTR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 9,201 ft · ASPH-GUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Durango La Plata County Airport (KDRO), located in Durango, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 6,685 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Durango La Plata County Airport
ICAO / IATA
KDRO / DRO
Municipality
Durango
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6,685 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 9,201 ft / 2,804 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 37° / 217°
RWY 03 (37°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: DRO | CRS: 27°
RWY 21 (217°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ASOS ASOS
120.63 MHz
CNTR DENVER CNTR
118.58 MHz
RDO DENVER RDO
122.35 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KTEXILS
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90 km / 49 nm
KMTJILS
Montrose Regional Airport
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KGUCILS
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport
170 km / 92 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026