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El Alto International Airport

IATA LPBICAO SLLP🇧🇴 La Paz / El Alto
Coordinates
16.5103°S, 68.1894°W
Elevation
13,355 ft (4,071 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BO-L
Time zone
La Paz(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:39
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
18:16
Civil dusk
18:39

About 11h 13m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About El Alto International Airport

El Alto International Airport

El Alto International Airport is an international airport serving La Paz, Bolivia. It is located in the city of El Alto, 13 kilometres (8 mi) west of La Paz. At an elevation of 4,061.5 metres (13,325 ft), it is the highest international airport in the world, the seventh highest commercial airport in the world and the highest commercial airport outside of China.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SLLP

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 2813,123 ft / 4,000 m151 ftConLightedOpen
10L / 28R6,725 ft / 2,050 m300 ftGreUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPLA PAZ APP119.500 MHz
GCCDGND121.900 MHz
INFOLA PAZ FIS127.100 MHz
RDOLA PAZ RDO662.200 MHz
TWRLA PAZ TWR118.300 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Free WiFiParkingTaxi serviceHandlingAssistance for reduced mobilityCustoms

NAABOL manages the airport, providing essential services for national and international flights.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (16)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from El Alto International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for El Alto International Airport?

The ICAO code for El Alto International Airport is SLLP, and its IATA code is LPB.

Where is El Alto International Airport located?

El Alto International Airport is large airport located in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia, at an elevation of 13,355 ft (4,071 m).

How many runways does El Alto International Airport have?

El Alto International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 13,123 ft / 4,000 m.

Which airlines fly to El Alto International Airport?

Airlines historically serving El Alto International Airport include AeroMéxico, Amaszonas, American Airlines, Astrakhan Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, LAN Airlines, among 9 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from El Alto International Airport?

Historical data lists 16 nonstop destinations from El Alto International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is El Alto International Airport in?

El Alto International Airport is in the America/La Paz time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at El Alto International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Alto International Airport is approximately 9.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near El Alto International Airport?

The nearest airport to El Alto International Airport is Laja Airport (SLLJ), about 6.6 nm to the wsw, followed by Villa Aroma Airport and Copacabana Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. El Alto International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.