General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport
Also known as: Durango Airport, Durango Mexico Airport, Guadalupe Victoria Airport, DGO Airport.
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General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport, known as Durango International Airport (DGO), serves the city and state of Durango in northern Mexico. It sits about 17 km northeast of the city center. This is the airport of Durango, Mexico, not Durango–La Plata County Airport in Colorado, which uses the code DRO.
Five airlines fly here. The busiest routes are Tijuana and Mexico City, followed by Dallas/Fort Worth, Mexico City's Felipe Ángeles airport and Chicago Midway. Aeroméxico flies to both Mexico City airports, Volaris to Tijuana, Guadalajara and Chicago Midway, American Airlines to Dallas/Fort Worth, and Viva Aerobus and Aerus to Monterrey.
The airport has a single passenger terminal for domestic and international flights, with check-in, a VIP lounge and a departure concourse of three gates that open directly onto the apron. A separate terminal handles general and executive aviation.
From the airport, travelers head into Durango's historic center, with its cathedral and the Francisco Villa Museum, and on to the Sierra Madre Occidental for hiking and bird watching.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA)
- Runway
One runway, 03/21, 2,900 m
- Passengers per year
About 570,000 in 2025
- Busiest route
Tijuana, about 92,000 passengers in 2025
Arrival tips for General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport
Durango has one passenger terminal, and its gates open directly onto the apron, so you walk between the aircraft and the building.
If you arrive on an international flight, such as American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth or Volaris from Chicago, you clear immigration first. Have your passport and your flight details ready; visitors from many countries do not need a visa, but check the rules for your passport before you travel. After immigration, collect your bags at baggage claim and pass through customs.
Domestic passengers go straight to baggage claim and then into the arrivals area.
The car rental counters and the taxi stands are at the terminal. There is no public transport listed from the airport into the city, so arrange your ride before you land: a pre-booked transfer, a taxi from the stand or a rental car. If you booked a transfer, your driver waits for you as you leave the arrivals area.
Ground transportation
No public transport is listed from the airport, so most travelers use a pre-booked transfer, a taxi or a rental car.
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A pre-booked driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to your hotel in Durango's historic center or elsewhere in the city. It suits families and anyone with luggage.
Taxi from Durango airport
Taxis wait at the stands at the terminal. Confirm the destination before you set off.
Rental car
Rental counters are at the terminal. A car is useful for trips into the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Terminals
Main terminal
The only passenger terminal, used by every airline for domestic and international flights, with three gates that open directly onto the apron.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Aeroméxico, Aerus, American Airlines, Viva Aerobus, Volaris
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
Check-in
Check-in for domestic and international flights in the main terminal.
Departure gates
Three gates with direct access to the apron.
Car rental
Rental counters at the terminal.
Taxi stands
At the terminal, on the arrivals side.
VIP lounge
One lounge in the terminal; see Airport lounges.
General aviation terminal
A separate terminal for private, executive and training flights.
Airport lounges
VIP lounge (main terminal)
The terminal has one VIP lounge. Access depends on your ticket, airline status or card, so check before you fly.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Request wheelchair or mobility assistance through your airline when you book, and confirm it at least 48 hours before you fly.
Reduced mobility
The gates open onto the apron and there are no jet bridges, so boarding is by stairs. Tell your airline in advance if you need help getting on or off the aircraft.
Service animals
Rules for service and emotional support animals are set by each airline, so check with yours before you travel and carry the required documents.
Assistance on arrival
Airline staff meet passengers who requested assistance at the aircraft and accompany them through immigration, baggage claim and customs to the arrivals area.
Parking
Airport parking
Parking is available at the terminal for drop-offs, pickups and longer stays.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Durango airport from the city center?
Durango International Airport is about 17 km northeast of Durango's city center. No public transport is listed from the airport, so most travelers take a pre-booked transfer, a taxi from the stands at the terminal or a rental car to reach the historic center and the city's hotels.
Which airlines fly to Durango airport?
Five airlines serve Durango. Aeroméxico flies to both Mexico City airports, Volaris to Tijuana, Guadalajara and Chicago Midway, American Airlines to Dallas/Fort Worth, and Viva Aerobus and Aerus to Monterrey. Tijuana and Mexico City are the busiest routes.
Are there flights from the US to Durango, Mexico?
Yes. American Airlines flies between Dallas/Fort Worth and Durango, and Volaris flies between Chicago Midway and Durango. Dallas/Fort Worth was the airport's third-busiest route in 2025 and Chicago Midway its fifth. International passengers clear immigration and customs in the single terminal.
Is Durango airport DGO or DRO?
Durango, Mexico, uses the code DGO, for General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport. DRO is Durango–La Plata County Airport in Colorado, in the United States. Check the code on your ticket so you book the right city, since the two airports are more than 1,000 km apart.
How many terminals does Durango airport have?
Durango airport has one passenger terminal for domestic and international flights, with check-in, a VIP lounge and a departure concourse of three gates that open directly onto the apron. A separate general aviation terminal serves private, executive and training flights. The terminal was expanded in 2008.
What time zone is Durango airport in?
Durango airport uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year, the same as Mexico City. Mexico no longer observes daylight saving time in this region, so the time difference with US cities such as Dallas and Chicago changes when the United States moves its clocks in spring and autumn.