El Alto International Airport (LPB): Codes, Runways & Location
El Alto International Airport (IATA: LPB · ICAO: SLLP) is a large airport serving La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia. It lies at 16.5103° S, 68.1894° W, 13355 ft (4071 m) above sea level.
Overview of El Alto International Airport
El Alto International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of La Paz / El Alto in Bolivia. It is identified by the IATA code LPB and the ICAO code SLLP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
El Alto International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, dirt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 13355 ft (4071 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Apolo Airport (APB) about 199 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Alto International Airport
Where is El Alto International Airport located?
El Alto International Airport is located in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia. Its coordinates are 16.5103° S, 68.1894° W.
What is the airport code for El Alto International Airport?
El Alto International Airport has an IATA code of LPB and an ICAO code of SLLP.
How long is the runway at El Alto International Airport?
El Alto International Airport's longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does El Alto International Airport have?
El Alto International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, dirt surfacing.
Is El Alto International Airport a major airport?
El Alto International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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