Airports / Bolivia / LPB
El Alto International Airport.
La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia · 13,355 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
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13,355
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#5 / 18
Bolivia airports by Google rating
3.9★ across 3110 Google ratings , ranked against 18 rated Bolivia fields.
108 nm
To the nearest alternate
Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU).
Overview
El Alto International Airport (SLLP / LPB) sits in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 13,355 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LPB for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU, 108 nm), Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB, 128 nm), and Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL, 130 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 13,123-foot paved runway, LPB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LPB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from La Paz / El Alto.
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Field capability
ICAO
SLLP
IATA
LPB
FAA / Local
SLLP
Elevation
13,355 ft
Coordinates
16.5103° S · 68.1894° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Bolivia fields
state range 440–13,355 ft
At 13,355 ft, LPB sits higher than 95% of the 20 Bolivia fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 13,123 ft
- 10/2813,123 ft × 151 ftConcreteLighted
- 10L/28R6,725 ft × 300 ftTreatedUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
LPB's 13,123 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 13,355 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 108nmORUJuan Mendoza International AirportOruro
- 128nmCBBJorge Wilsterman International AirportCochabamba
- 130nmJULInca Manco Capac International AirportJuliaca
- 151nmTCQCoronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International AirportTacna
- 165nmARIChacalluta International AirportArica
- 194nmILQGeneral Jorge Fernandez Maldon AirportIlo
Location
Open the full mapSLLP · El Alto International Airport · La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LPB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 2,636 nm | 6h 32m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 2,685 nm | 6h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,184 nm | 7h 48m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,282 nm | 8h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,330 nm | 8h 9m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,370 nm | 8h 14m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 3,389 nm | 8h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,459 nm | 8h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LPB?
- El Alto International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,123 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LPB?
- El Alto International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LPB?
- The closest alternate is Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU), about 108 nm away, followed by Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) at 128 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LPB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 6h 32m (2,636 nm), Palm Beach about 6h 39m (2,685 nm), Houston about 7h 48m (3,184 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.