Durango's long 9,201-foot runway accommodates the Cessna Citation Latitude; with no wingspan or weight limit here, the binding factor is density altitude at 6,685 feet, so plan on payload or fuel trims on warm days. Durango is a long high-altitude runway in southwest Colorado. Final performance is calculated by the operating crew for the specific date, weather, and load.
Durango at a Glance
| Durango (KDRO/DRO) | Detail |
|---|---|
| Runway length | 9,201 ft |
| Field elevation | 6,685 ft |
| Key limit | 9,201 ft runway · 6,685 ft elevation · density-altitude weight limits |
How the Cessna Citation Latitude Measures Up
| Cessna Citation Latitude | Spec |
|---|---|
| Class | midsize jet |
| Wingspan | ~72.3 ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 30,800 lb (~14 t) |
In short, the Cessna Citation Latitude fits Durango's requirements. As always, the operating crew calculates final performance for the specific date, weather, and load.
Comparing options? See the Aircraft Capability hub, the Durango airport guide, or the Cessna Citation Latitude specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Durango's long 9,201-foot runway accommodates the Cessna Citation Latitude; with no wingspan or weight limit here, the binding factor is density altitude at 6,685 feet, so plan on payload or fuel trims on warm days. Durango is a long high-altitude runway in southwest Colorado. Final performance is calculated by the operating crew for the specific date, weather, and load.
Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO/DRO): 9,201 ft runway · 6,685 ft elevation · density-altitude weight limits. Final dispatch performance is always calculated by the operating crew for the specific flight.
Durango's 9,201-foot runway is long enough for virtually any business jet, but at 6,685 feet the thin air reduces performance, so heavier jets often carry reduced fuel or payload, especially on warm days.
Durango suits aircraft that meet its runway-length and density-altitude limits — see The Jet Finder's Aircraft Capability hub for specific aircraft.
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