Durango, Colorado

Private charter · Durango, CO

Private charter to & from Durango

Fly private to Durango for a historic narrow-gauge train, Mesa Verde cliff dwellings and San Juan Mountain adventure

  • DRO
  • AMK

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Durango was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1880 to serve the silver mines of the San Juan Mountains, and its Victorian downtown still revolves around the depot where the narrow-gauge train to Silverton departs. Today it is the commercial hub of southwest Colorado, home to Fort Lewis College, regional healthcare, and a tourism economy built on the railroad, the Animas River and nearby Purgatory Resort. Its mix of outdoor recreation and Western history draws families, cyclists and second-home owners.

Durango is far from Colorado’s Front Range, roughly a six-hour drive from Denver across several mountain passes. Durango–La Plata County Airport, southeast of town, puts private flights a short drive from downtown and the river. From there, Mesa Verde National Park, the San Juan Skyway and the towns of Silverton and Ouray are all within reach, and Telluride and Pagosa Springs make easy side trips. Visitors come for rafting the Animas, mountain biking, skiing at Purgatory and the hot springs at Trimble.

Airports

Charter to and from Durango airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Durango, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • DRO

    Commercial airport

    Durango La Plata County Airport

    Durango · KDRO

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    9,201 ft

  • AMK

    Regional airport

    Animas Air Park

    Durango

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    5,010 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Durango

When to go. Durango is a year-round destination. Summer is peak season for the train, river trips and Mesa Verde, with warm days and afternoon thunderstorms. September and early October bring golden aspens along the train route and the San Juan Skyway. Winter means skiing at Purgatory and the Snowdown festival in early February. Spring brings high water for rafting as snowmelt fills the Animas.

  1. 01

    Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

    Steam and diesel trains follow the Animas River through the San Juan National Forest to the old mining town of Silverton, a historic trip operated since 1882.

  2. 02

    Mesa Verde National Park

    About an hour west, this park protects remarkable Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, including Cliff Palace, which visitors can see on ranger-guided tours.

  3. 03

    Purgatory Resort

    North of town on the San Juan Skyway, this family-friendly ski area offers a mix of terrain in winter and lift-served mountain biking and activities in summer.

  4. 04

    Animas River

    Running through the heart of town, the river is popular for rafting, kayaking, tubing and fly-fishing, with a paved river trail along its banks.

  5. 05

    Main Avenue Historic District

    Durango’s downtown is lined with Victorian buildings, including the historic Strater Hotel, filled with restaurants, galleries, outfitters and Western shops.

  6. 06

    San Juan Skyway

    This scenic byway loops through Silverton, Ouray and Telluride, crossing high mountain passes on the Million Dollar Highway section with sweeping alpine views.

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Flying private in Durango

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Durango?

Littlebird flies in and out of Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Animas Air Park (AMK). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Durango?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Durango?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Durango?

Popular trips include Albuquerque (about 1 hr), Denver (about 1 hr 20 min), Salt Lake City (about 1 hr 50 min), and Phoenix (about 2 hr 5 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Durango, CO safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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