About Durango Flight Tours
Durango Flight Tours offers scenic airplane tours departing from Animas Air Park and Pagosa Springs, giving passengers a bird's-eye perspective on the San Juan Mountains, historic mining claims, and iconic landmarks of southwest Colorado. Chief pilot Bruce Odiorne II holds commercial and instrument ratings, a spin endorsement, and Certified Flight Instructor credentials — bringing professional aviation expertise to every flight.
Tour routes include the Mountain Mining Tour showcasing abandoned gold and silver operations in the La Plata Range, a Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad flyover that follows the historic train route through the Animas River gorge, a Navajo Lake tour stretching from Colorado into New Mexico, and a Chimney Rock National Monument flight over the ancient Puebloan archaeological site. Each tour provides headsets for narrated commentary and large windows for unobstructed photography.
What makes Durango Flight Tours special is the intimate, small-aircraft experience combined with deep local knowledge of the region's geography and history. Unlike helicopter tours that focus on short hops, these fixed-wing flights cover significant distance — allowing passengers to see how the San Juan Mountains connect to the desert Southwest. Kids receive a 25% discount, making it accessible for families wanting a memorable aerial adventure.
