El Paso International Airport (ELP)

Overview

A small regional airport serving roughly three million passengers each year, El Paso International Airport is a busy gateway between Mexico and the United States. The airport is located 3.7 miles (6km) from downtown El Paso, Texas, and 12 miles (19km) from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, making it a convenient transport hub for both cities.

The busy border area sees mostly regional traffic, with busy routes to Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, Houston, Denver and Dallas. The airport itself is fairly basic, with a small central terminal filled with a mix of fast food restaurants and gift shops. The service is friendly, and nearly everyone who works at the airport speaks both English and Spanish.

Location

The airport is located 3.7 miles (6km) from downtown El Paso.

Time

GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).

Parking

Short-term parking is charged at $1.50 for the first hour, then $1 per hour up to $10 per day. Long-term parking is $5 per day, and is connected to the terminal via a free shuttle.

Website

www.elpasointernationalairport.com

Airlines

Flights to El Paso International Airport are available via Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, US Airways, and United Express.

Internet

Wifi is provided throughout the airport by Boingo, and browsing time can be purchased with a credit card through your browser.

Business Lounges

The Travelex business centre offers wifi stations, phone, copying and fax services, and package delivery.

El Paso International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.