ترجمه
Gateway to the Borderland, serving West Texas and southern New Mexico.
Opened
1928
Location
El Paso, United States
El Paso International Airport (ELP/KELP) is the primary commercial airport serving El Paso, Texas, and the surrounding Borderplex region, which includes southern New Mexico and the Ciudad Juárez metropolitan area in Mexico. Located approximately five miles northeast of downtown El Paso, the airport sits at an elevation of about 3,959 feet above sea level.
The airport handles several million passengers annually and serves as a key air travel hub for one of the largest metropolitan areas on the U.S.–Mexico border. It supports both civilian and military operations, sharing its airspace with Fort Bliss and Biggs Army Airfield.
El Paso International is owned and operated by the City of El Paso and plays an important economic role in the region, connecting travelers to major domestic hubs and providing cargo services to the area's manufacturing and trade sectors.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building with multiple concourses serving all commercial airline operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, rideshare services, and Sun Metro bus connections to downtown El Paso.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving ELP include American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›ELP is one of the busiest airports in Texas by passenger volume.
- ›The airport sits adjacent to Fort Bliss, one of the largest U.S. Army installations in the country.
- ›At nearly 4,000 feet elevation, ELP benefits from thinner air that can affect aircraft performance.
- ›The airport serves the binational Borderplex region with a combined population exceeding 2 million people.
- ›Biggs Army Airfield shares the airport's runways, making it a joint civilian-military facility.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
