ELP

Large airport · El Paso, United States

El Paso International Airport

It is the busiest commercial airport serving West Texas, Southern New Mexico and North Central Mexico. Its IATA code is ELP. Its ICAO code is KELP. It has 3 runways, longest 12,020 ft (ASP). Elevation 3,959 ft.

IATA ELPICAO KELP3 runways, longest 12,020 ft (ASP)United StatesLarge airport

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Airport facts

Location	El Paso, United States
IATA code	ELP
ICAO code	KELP
Type	Large airport
Runways	3 runways, longest 12,020 ft (ASP)
Elevation	3,959 ft
Scheduled service	Yes
Coordinates	31.8099° N, 106.3756° W

Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.

What El Paso International Airport is known for

It is the busiest commercial airport serving West Texas, Southern New Mexico and North Central Mexico.

History

It handled 4,038,530 passengers in 2024, a passenger record for ELP, with 97,737 aircraft operations.

Official website: https://elpasointernationalairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.

How to get there

Sun Metro routes 33 and 208 pick up outside the terminal. A connection at the Eastside Terminal to the 50 or 59 bus is required to get to Amtrak and the El Paso Streetcar.

National parks near this airport

National parks close to El Paso International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.

Chamizal National Memorial · United States · 5.4 miles away
Franklin Mountains State Park · United States · 9.0 miles away
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site · United States · 20.9 miles away
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park · United States · 41.3 miles away
Leasburg Dam State Park · United States · 57.3 miles away
Rockhound State Park · United States · 57.8 miles away

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Frequently asked questions

What is El Paso International Airport?

It is the busiest commercial airport serving West Texas, Southern New Mexico and North Central Mexico.

What is the airport code for El Paso International Airport?

El Paso International Airport — its IATA code is ELP and its ICAO code is KELP.

Where is El Paso International Airport located?

El Paso International Airport serves El Paso, United States. Its coordinates are 31.8099° N, 106.3756° W.

How do I get to El Paso International Airport?

Sun Metro routes 33 and 208 pick up outside the terminal. A connection at the Eastside Terminal to the 50 or 59 bus is required to get to Amtrak and the El Paso Streetcar.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.