Durango International Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Durango International Airport
Aeropuerto Internacional de Durango
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte | ||||||||||
| Serves | Durango, Durango, Mexico | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,860 m / 6,102 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 24°07′27″N 104°31′53″W / 24.12417°N 104.53139°W | ||||||||||
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Location in Durango
DGO
Location in Mexico
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Source: Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte
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The General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (also known as Durango International Airport) is a busy airport in Durango, Mexico. Its official codes are DGO (for airlines) and MMDO (for air traffic control). The airport is named after Guadalupe Victoria, who was the very first President of Mexico. You can find it northeast of Durango City.
In 2008, the airport's main building got a big upgrade. It was expanded and completely remodeled. This included new waiting areas for both national and international flights. These new areas offer great views of the apron, which is where planes park. They also added two new carousels to help passengers get their bags faster. In 2009, the area where planes park was made bigger. The main runway (03/21) and the paths planes use to move around (taxiways) were also completely redone. These improvements helped the airport handle more flights and passengers.
The airport serves many travelers. In 2020, about 271,231 passengers used the airport. This number grew quite a bit in 2021, with 446,030 passengers traveling through Durango International Airport.
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Airlines and Destinations
This airport connects Durango to several cities. Here are some of the places you can fly to from Durango:
Passenger Flights
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Aeroméxico Connect | Mexico City |
| American Airlines | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| TAR Aerolineas | Ciudad Juárez, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta |
| Volaris | Chicago–Midway, Tijuana |
Airport Statistics
This section shows how many passengers use Durango Airport each year.
Passengers
Past Events at the Airport
Airports sometimes have unexpected events. Here is one notable event that happened at Durango International Airport:
- On July 31, 2018, a plane from Aeroméxico Connect (Flight 2431) had an incident shortly after taking off. The plane was heading to Mexico City. There were 99 passengers and 4 crew members on board. Luckily, everyone survived and there were no deaths.
See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Durango para niños
- List of the busiest airports in Mexico
