What is the tower frequency at SLLP?

The tower frequency at El Alto Intl is 118.3 MHz.

Does SLLP require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for El Alto Intl (Bolivia, Plurinational State of).

Where is SLLP located?

El Alto Intl (SLLP) is located in La Paz, Bolivia, Plurinational State of.

What is the IATA code for SLLP?

The IATA code for El Alto Intl is LPB.

How long is the runway at SLLP?

The main runway at El Alto Intl (10/28) measures 13123 X 151.

Does SLLP have an ILS approach?

Yes, El Alto Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.

Is SLLP a port of entry?

Yes, El Alto Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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El Alto Intl (SLLP/LPB) — La Paz, Bolivia, Plurinational State of

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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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday 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.

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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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Active NOTAMs

A1161/26 warning

ILS out of service

RWY/10 ILS U/S MAINT

2026-07-31 17:40:43 Until further notice

A1231/26 caution

Instrument procedure change

IAC ILS Z RWY 10 CHANGE OF HDG INA FM 308 DEG TO 310 DEG FNA FM 100 DEG TO 102 DEG MISSED APCH FM 181 DEG TO 183 DEG INITIAL HLDG PATTERN REMOVAL FM 153 DEG TO 155 DEG INITIAL HLDG PATTERN APPROACH FM 333 DEG TO 335 DEG MISSED HLDG PATTERN REMOVAL FM 181 DEG TO 183 DEG MISSED HLDG PATTERN APP…

2026-08-12 13:35:43 Until further notice

A1317/26 info

MOV AREA WIP MAINT OPS COOR TWR

2026-08-31 20:00:00 2026-09-30 20:00:00

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Nearby Airports

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Frequently 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).
Where is SLLP located?: El Alto Intl (SLLP) is located in La Paz, Bolivia, Plurinational State of.
What is the IATA code for SLLP?: The IATA code for El Alto Intl is LPB.
How long is the runway at SLLP?: The main runway at El Alto Intl (10/28) measures 13123 X 151.
Does SLLP have an ILS approach?: Yes, El Alto Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
Is SLLP a port of entry?: Yes, El Alto Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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