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El Alto Intl
El Alto Intl (SLLP/LPB) serves La Paz, Bolivia, Plurinational State of. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (10/28, 10L/28R). Field elevation is 13355 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SLLP
- Name: El Alto Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -16.5133
- Longitude: -68.192299
- Elevation: 13355 ft
- Country: Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- Municipality: La Paz
- IATA Code: LPB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/La_Paz
- Distance from City: 6.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 13123 X 151
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10L/28R
- Designation: 10L/28R
- Dimensions: 6725 X 300
- Surface: GRE
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: BOB 95 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: BOB 48 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BOB
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SLLP.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SLLP.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. La Paz/El Alto. Full FIS. Highest commercial airport in the world.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Extremely high elevation 13,325 ft. Performance calculations critical. Pressurization required.
Airport Services
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Bolivia, Plurinational State of Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 4 business days (minimum 48 working hours per AIP; DGAC increasingly strict on adherence)
- Landing Lead Time: 4 business days
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights need DGAC authorization. Limited international airports available.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SLLP?
- The tower frequency at El Alto Intl is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SLLP?
- El Alto Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does SLLP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for El Alto Intl (Bolivia, Plurinational State of).