# El Alto International Airport (LPB)

> La Paz / El Alto, BO · IATA: LPB · ICAO: SLLP · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `LPB` |
| ICAO | `SLLP` |
| City | La Paz / El Alto |
| Country | BO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 4071 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -16.51330, -68.19230 |

## Description

Unlike low-lying Viru Viru, El Alto sits at 4,061 metres – the world's highest international airport – and that altitude thins payloads, shaping how freight moves here. The airport serves La Paz, Bolivia's seat of government, and ranks as the country's second international cargo gateway behind Santa Cruz. Most international freight travels as belly cargo aboard Boliviana de Aviación, Avianca and LATAM, with dedicated freighters rarer than in the lowlands. The terminal is run by SABSA, and the Aduana Nacional de Bolivia clears customs on site. Road links from El Alto reach Pacific ports such as Arica and Iquique in Chile and Ilo in Peru. For the Altiplano, LPB is the principal air trade point, even if its tonnage trails the eastern lowlands. Forwarders rely on it mainly for urgent and higher-value consignments to and from the highlands.

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