LPB Airport Code, El Alto International Airport
LPB is the IATA code for El Alto International Airport, the main international gateway for La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia. Airlines and booking systems use LPB, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SLLP. At 13355 ft (4071 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the La Paz / El Alto airport code?
The airport code for El Alto International Airport is LPB. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code SLLP, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 516 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code SLLP begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.
Where is LPB?
El Alto International Airport serves La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 16.51° S, 68.19° W. At 13355 ft (4071 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at LPB
It has 2 runways. The longest is 13,123 ft (4.00 km), designated 10/28.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for La Paz / El Alto?
The IATA airport code for El Alto International Airport in La Paz / El Alto is LPB. Its ICAO code is SLLP.
What is the 3-letter code for La Paz / El Alto?
The 3-letter IATA code for El Alto International Airport in La Paz / El Alto is LPB.
What airport is LPB?
LPB is El Alto International Airport, located in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia.
What country is LPB in?
LPB (El Alto International Airport) is in Bolivia.
Where is LPB airport located?
El Alto International Airport (LPB) is in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia, at coordinates -16.51027, -68.18942.
What is the ICAO code for El Alto International Airport?
The ICAO code for El Alto International Airport is SLLP. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code LPB.
What is the difference between LPB and SLLP?
LPB is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SLLP is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, El Alto International Airport.
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