El Alto International Airport LPBSLLP

El Alto International Airport (LPB) is La Paz’s main airport, sitting above the city in El Alto at extreme altitude. For frequent flyers, think of it as a compact domestic-and-regional gateway rather than a global mega-hub: Boliviana de Aviación is the key local operator here, while international flying is mostly regional, such as Peru, Colombia and Chile links operated by carriers including Avianca and LATAM. Bolivia’s heavier long-haul international role is generally stronger at Santa Cruz Viru Viru (VVI), whose lower elevation is better suited to larger aircraft. LPB is useful but not sprawling: domestic and international passengers use the same airport complex with separate pre-boarding areas, and the lounge offer is modest rather than flagship-led.

Timezone: America/La_Paz

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://naabol.gob.bo/aeropuerto-internacional-el-alto/

General

(591) 2351305

As of 2026-06-21 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

SLLP

Elevation

13355 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

2

Longest runway

13123 ft

Terminals

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport