El Paso International Airport (ELP): Codes, Runways & Location
El Paso International Airport (IATA: ELP · ICAO: KELP) is a large airport serving El Paso, United States. It lies at 31.8099° N, 106.3756° W, 3959 ft (1207 m) above sea level.
Overview of El Paso International Airport
El Paso International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of El Paso in United States. It is identified by the IATA code ELP and the ICAO code KELP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
El Paso International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3664 m (12020 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 surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3959 ft (1207 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) about 4 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 ≈ 3,664 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Paso International Airport
Where is El Paso International Airport located?
El Paso International Airport is located in El Paso, United States. Its coordinates are 31.8099° N, 106.3756° W.
What is the airport code for El Paso International Airport?
El Paso International Airport has an IATA code of ELP and an ICAO code of KELP.
How long is the runway at El Paso International Airport?
El Paso International Airport's longest runway is about 3664 m (12020 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does El Paso International Airport have?
El Paso International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is El Paso International Airport a major airport?
El Paso International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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