Airport code

LPB Airport Code, El Alto International Airport

LPB is the IATA airport code for El Alto International Airport, the main international gateway for La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, SLLP.

City
La Paz / El Alto
Country
Continent
South America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-16.51027, -68.18942
Elevation
13,355 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What airport is LPB?

LPB is the IATA airport code for El Alto International Airport, in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia. The same airport has the ICAO code SLLP.

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.

El Alto International Airport (LPB) at a glance
IATA airport codeLPB
ICAO airport codeSLLP
AirportEl Alto International Airport
CityLa Paz / El Alto
CountryBolivia
Main airlinesLA, OB, Z8
Runways2

Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.

Where is LPB airport located?

El Alto International Airport (LPB) is in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia, at coordinates -16.51027, -68.18942.

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.

Which airlines fly to LPB?

The open route dataset lists LA (LAN Airlines), OB (Astrakhan Airlines), Z8 (Amaszonas), AA (American Airlines), AM (AeroMéxico), AV (Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia) as operating carriers on nonstop routes touching El Alto International Airport.

Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for El Alto International Airport?

The IATA code for El Alto International Airport in La Paz / El Alto is LPB. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

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 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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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Bolivia and the wider region:

Popular routes from LPB

Distance and typical flight time from El Alto International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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