Airports in El Paso

Set on 7,100 acres of land in sunny Texas, El Paso International Airport (ELP) is a small, regional airport that sees three million visitors each year. At 3.7 miles (6km) from downtown El Paso and 12 miles (19km) north of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the airport functions as a major gateway between the two countries.

The airport is functional and sees a lot of fairly localized travel, so don't expect too much by way of duty free shopping or international cuisine. The central terminal is small and logically laid out, with a decent mix of coffee shops and fast food joints to see you through.

El Paso itself is a large border community that sees much trade and commerce, so there are many flights to El Paso International Airport from cities around the US. The airport has a huge cargo section and is surrounded by several industrial parks.