Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The nearest airport to Durango, Colorado is Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO), located approximately 7 miles (11 kilometers) southwest of the city center. This regional airport provides convenient access to the Four Corners area and serves as the primary gateway for visitors to Durango's historic downtown, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and the surrounding San Juan Mountains.