A guide to your rights as a passenger is available from the Department of Transportation (DOT) here.
No. The terminal closes 45 minutes after the last commerical arrival. For safety and security reasons we can not have passangers sleeping in the terminal overnight.
Yes, the airport offers tours. If your class, group, or after school club is learning about aviation, weather, economic opportunities, or you just think coming out to the airport would be a cool idea, we would love to have you.
The Airport Fire & Rescue Truck and Fire Fighters may be available to come down and give a talk about what their job is like. The fire fighters can show some of their equipment and may spray some water from the large fire truck.
Depending on the age and size of the group we can tailor a tour to your groups specific need or desire. We also have a room available that can be used to show films, or other teaching aids are also available.
Tours are given from 9AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday year round. Please call Shari or Luke at 970-382-6051 to schedule.
No. The Durango-La Plata County Airport does not receive any local tax money. The Durango-La Plata County Airport is considered an enterprise fund. This means that we generate all of own revenue.