Durango La Plata County Airport (KDRO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Durango La Plata County Airport in Durango, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Durango La Plata County Airport (KDRO) is a regional airport serving Durango, CO at 6,685 ft. KDRO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 9,201 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KDRO in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (180°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 30.13 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDRO 290153Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP093 T02940094
What changed at KDRO?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.11 → 30.13 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KDRO
KDRO is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 9,750 ft (field elevation 6,685 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KDRO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 9,201 ft | ASPH-G | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 03 | 9,201 ft | ASPH-G | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDRO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Durango La Plata County Airport in Durango, CO: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KDRO is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KDRO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ALS UA /OV ALS260040/TM 2258/FL240/TP CRJ2/TA M15/TB MOD/IC MOD RIME/RM ZDVWC-41
ALS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALS260040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.IC MOD RIMEIcing: moderate rime.RM ZDVWC-41Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDRO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDRO reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 03
- 58%
- 21
- 42%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KDRO 282320Z 2900/2924 30010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT110 FM290400 16010KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250 FM290700 03004KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250 FM291700 25008KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDRO
- IATA
- DRO
- FAA LID
- DRO
- City
- Durango
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,685 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.1515, -107.7540
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 9,201 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 17m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDRO reported VFR conditions during about 94.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 328 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.2 kt, calm 23.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85.6 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 88.8 | 4.9 | 3.7 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 93.2 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 96.2 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| May | 97.1 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 99.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 98.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 96.6 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 93.3 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 85.0 | 6.8 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.1 kt |
| Feb | 5.0 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 7.1 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.0 kt |
| Jul | 5.3 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.3 kt |
| Dec | 4.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDRO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Durango La Plata County Airport in Durango, CO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KDRO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDRO?+
KDRO has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 9,201 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDRO report its own weather?+
Yes — Durango La Plata County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDRO have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDRO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDRO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDRO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDRO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Durango La Plata County Airport (KDRO) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Durango La Plata County Airport (KDRO)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Durango La Plata County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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