Large airport · La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia
El Alto International Airport
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. Its IATA code is LPB. Its ICAO code is SLLP. It has 2 runways, longest 13,123 ft (CON). Elevation 13,355 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LPB |
| ICAO code | SLLP |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 13,123 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 13,355 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 16.5103° S, 68.1894° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What El Alto International Airport is known for
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.
Official website: https://naabol.gob.bo/aeropuerto-internacional-el-alto/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to El Alto International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Lake Titicaca · Peru · 89.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to El Alto International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area · Bolivia · 27.9 miles away
- Sajama National Park · Bolivia · 118.8 miles away
- Isiboro Sécure National Park and Indigenous Territory · Bolivia · 124.9 miles away
- Tunari National Park · Bolivia · 131.7 miles away
- Lauca National Park · Chile · 142.3 miles away
Airports nearby
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147.1 miles awayInca Manco Capac International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is El Alto International Airport?
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.
What is the airport code for El Alto International Airport?
El Alto International Airport — its IATA code is LPB and its ICAO code is SLLP.
Where is El Alto International Airport located?
El Alto International Airport serves La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia. Its coordinates are 16.5103° S, 68.1894° W.
How high is El Alto International Airport?
El Alto International Airport sits at 13,355 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#6184
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Alto_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.