Airport Codes

IATA Code Finder & ICAO Code Lookup

Recommend：

LAX

ORD

PVG

SIN

AMS

Total 1 airports of SLLP

LPB El Alto International Airport
El Alto International Airport (IATA: LPB, ICAO:SLLP) is located in the the city of La Paz, Bolivia. It is the primary international airport serving La Paz and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+59122157300

Show details

IATA Code

LPB

ICAO Code

SLLP

Name

El Alto International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Bolivia (BO)

City

La Paz

Latitude

-16.5132999

Longitude

-68.1922989

Time Zone

UTC−04:00

Phone Number

+59122157300

Est. Unit Price

Get Free Quotes

Click to display the map

Airport Overview

El Alto International Airport (LPB), identified by ICAO code SLLP, is the international gateway serving La Paz and the surrounding department of La Paz, Bolivia. Although the airport is located in El Alto, it supports the commercial, industrial and governmental supply chains of the La Paz metropolitan area.

At an elevation of 4,061.5 metres (13,325 feet), El Alto International Airport is an exceptionally high-altitude commercial airport. This operating environment can affect aircraft payload planning, uplift, temperature control and carrier acceptance, particularly for dense or heavy shipments. The airport handles both domestic and international traffic and functions primarily as a regional passenger-and-belly-cargo gateway rather than a dedicated global freighter hub. Our service team uses the confirmed operating carrier, aircraft type and routing before accepting a shipment plan.

Airport	El Alto International Airport
Codes	LPB / SLLP
Location	El Alto, serving La Paz, Bolivia
Coordinates	16°30′47.9″S, 68°11′32.3″W
Time zone	UTC−04:00
Logistics profile	International regional gateway with domestic connectivity and connecting-airport dependence

Key Highlights

High-altitude planningAircraft performance and payload limitations may influence acceptance of dense cargo, heavy pieces and consolidated shipments.

Regional gatewayThe airport is more suitable for Bolivia-bound regional cargo and controlled connections than for assuming direct long-haul freighter availability.

Mixed passenger and cargo flowsInternational shipments may move as belly cargo, so space, aircraft type and cut-off times require confirmation for every booking.

La Paz–El Alto corridorUrban delivery planning must account for the airport’s location in El Alto and the final consignee’s location in La Paz or nearby industrial areas.

Operational variabilityWeather, altitude, customs inspection, connection points and carrier payload decisions can materially change the final transit plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our platform treats cargo acceptance, storage and release arrangements at El Alto International Airport as shipment-specific services. Warehouse equipment, operating hours, special cargo acceptance and customs procedures must be reconfirmed with the appointed carrier, handling agent and local broker before dispatch.

General cargo handling: Standard export and import cargo can normally be arranged through the airport’s appointed handling chain, subject to airline booking and warehouse acceptance.
Customs-controlled processing: Commercial shipments require coordinated airway bill data, commercial documentation and customs clearance through the relevant Bolivian procedures. Our team schedules broker involvement before cargo arrival.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-chain or pharmaceutical shipments should move only after confirming acceptance, available cool-room transfer, packaging requirements and maximum exposure time. Do not assume continuous airport-side temperature storage.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the operating carrier, aircraft type, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and local handling capability.
Oversized and heavy cargo: High-altitude payload considerations and aircraft-side loading limits make advance dimensions, gross weight, piece count and center-of-gravity information essential.
Special cargo: Live animals, human remains, valuable cargo and security-sensitive goods require advance written acceptance and may need dedicated local arrangements.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo to or from El Alto International Airport is commonly planned through regional Latin American gateways, with the final connection selected according to origin, destination, available capacity and the carrier’s current schedule.
Boliviana de Aviación is Bolivia’s state-owned carrier and has historically served the airport; other local or regional operators may provide passenger and belly-cargo capacity. Current participation, aircraft type and cargo acceptance must be confirmed at booking.
For origins without a suitable direct connection, our team compares routings via an appropriate regional hub rather than promising a nonstop movement. Each transfer adds potential exposure to handling, customs, security and misconnection risk.
Transit time is affected by high-altitude payload restrictions, schedule frequency, connection availability, export cut-off, customs release, weather and the need for special-cargo approval. Any quoted transit is indicative until the airline confirms the booking.

Planning rule: Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and required delivery date before routing is selected. This allows our service team to test both payload feasibility and connection reliability.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: La Paz and El Alto are the core market; planned trucking may also serve nearby commercial, industrial and public-sector destinations in the department of La Paz.
High-value and time-sensitive shipments: Electronics, telecommunications equipment, industrial spares, laboratory items, documents and urgent replacement parts may be suitable, subject to security and carrier acceptance.
Consumer and commercial cargo: Apparel, retail goods, machinery components and general manufactured products can move through regional air networks when dimensions and customs documentation are compliant.
Perishables and pharmaceuticals: These require validated packaging, confirmed handling capability and a contingency plan because altitude, transfers and ground exposure can increase temperature risk.
Inbound project or mining-related supplies: Heavy or dense items should be screened early for aircraft payload, piece-size, road access and final-delivery equipment limitations.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline and warehouse cut-offs vary by flight, commodity and handling agent. Our team obtains the confirmed cargo acceptance time rather than relying on a generic airport schedule.
Accurate cargo data: Provide the exact commodity description, HS information where required, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable weight and packing method. Incorrect density or dimensions can cause re-rating or offload.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, dry ice, biological materials and other regulated goods require classification and documentation under the applicable IATA DGR and carrier rules. Acceptance is never presumed.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, permits, certificates of origin and other commodity-specific documents may be requested. Customs inspection or document queries can delay release, so the consignee or broker should be reachable before arrival.
Delivery and collection: Confirm consignee identification, broker appointment, truck access, delivery address and unloading capability in advance. Conditions between El Alto and La Paz may affect final-mile planning.

Shipping Tips

Ask our service team for a route and payload check before production packing, especially for dense machinery, multiple pallets or unusually heavy pieces.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece markings, consignee details and handling labels. Keep the gross weight and external dimensions consistent across the booking, airway bill and packing list.
For pharmaceuticals, perishables or temperature-sensitive materials, select qualified packaging, record the required temperature range and obtain written confirmation of the handling chain before tender.
Prepare a contingency option through another regional gateway when the shipment is urgent, has a narrow delivery window or depends on a single connecting flight. Our platform can compare routing, handling and final-mile implications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can El Alto International Airport handle international export cargo?

Yes, it serves international traffic, but acceptance depends on the booked airline, handling agent, customs status, commodity and available capacity. Our team confirms the complete export chain before tender.

Does the airport’s elevation affect air freight?

It can. The elevation of 4,061.5 metres may influence aircraft performance and payload planning. Dense or heavy shipments should be checked against the operating aircraft and confirmed carrier limits.

Can we book a direct freighter to El Alto International Airport?

Direct freighter availability should not be assumed. We assess current carrier schedules and may propose a regional gateway connection when it provides a more reliable or feasible movement.

Are dangerous goods and lithium batteries accepted?

Possibly, but only after classification, packing, marking, documentation and carrier approval. Send the UN number, battery type, watt-hour information or safety data sheet to our team before booking.

How should urgent temperature-controlled cargo be arranged?

Share the temperature range, packaging specification, commodity, dimensions and delivery deadline before dispatch. Our team seeks written acceptance and verifies transfer and destination arrangements; no continuous cold-chain capability should be presumed.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, altitude, time zone and general airport description in this module are based primarily on the supplied airport master data. Operational details such as cargo acceptance, airline participation, cut-off times, storage availability, customs requirements and transit options are time-sensitive and must be verified for the specific shipment.

Bolivian civil aviation and airport regulatory reference: dgac.gob.bo
Bolivian airport administration reference: naabol.gob.bo
International air transport standards and airline information: iata.org
International aviation standards and aerodrome reference: icao.int

Source domains are provided for verification of regulatory, airport and industry information. Our service team reconfirms the live airline schedule, handling acceptance, customs process and shipment-specific restrictions before issuing a final routing.