AirNav: KELP - El Paso International Airport (2024)

FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 08 AUGUST 2024

Location

FAA Identifier:ELP
Lat/Long:31-48-26.4000N 106-22-34.9000W
31-48.440000N 106-22.581667W
31.8073333,-106.3763611
(estimated)
Elevation:3961.6 ft. / 1207.5 m (surveyed)
Variation:08E (2015)
From city:4 miles NE of EL PASO, TX
Time zone:UTC -6 (UTC -7 during Standard Time)
Zip code:79925

Airport Operations

Airport use:Open to the public
Activation date:11/1938
Control tower:yes
ARTCC:ALBUQUERQUE CENTER
FSS:ALBUQUERQUE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:ELP (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:CONTINUOUS
Pattern altitude:TPA: 1038 FT AGL SMALL ACFT, 1542 FT AGL TURBOJET, 2042 FT AGL OVERHEAD APCH.
Wind indicator:lighted
Segmented circle:no
Lights:SS-SR
Beacon:white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
Fire and rescue:ARFF index C
International operations:international airport of entry

Airport Communications

UNICOM:122.95
WX ASOS:PHONE 915-774-9497
EL PASO GROUND:121.9 348.6
EL PASO TOWER:118.3 239.275
EL PASO APPROACH:119.15 ;SOUTH-V16 124.25 ;NORTH-V16 298.85 ;NORTH-V16 353.5 ;SOUTH-V16
EL PASO DEPARTURE:119.15 263.0
CLEARANCE DELIVERY:125.0 379.1
PRE-TAXI CLEARANCE:125.0
CLASS C:119.15 ;SOUTH-V16 119.15 124.25 ;NORTH-V16 298.85 ;NORTH-V16 353.5 ;SOUTH-V16
D-ATIS:120.0 254.3
EMERG:121.5 243.0
IC:124.25 ;NORTH-V16 298.85 ;NORTH-V16
WX AWOS-3PT at DNA (17 nm W):124.175 (575-589-2643)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VORradial/distanceVOR nameFreqVar
ELPr252/4.8EL PASO VORTAC115.2012E
EWMr199/10.2NEWMAN VORTAC112.4012E

Airport Services

Fuel available:100LL JET-A1+
100LL:FOR FUEL AT MIL RAMP CTC ATLANTIC AVIATION 122.95 OR 915-779-2831.
Parking:hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service:MAJOR
Powerplant service:MAJOR
Bottled oxygen:LOW
Bulk oxygen:LOW

Runway Information

Runway 4/22

Dimensions:12020 x 150 ft. / 3664 x 46 m
Surface:asphalt/concrete/grooved, in fair condition
RWY 4/22 206 FEET CONC, 10,814 FEET ASPH, 1,000 FEET CONC.
Weight bearing capacity:
PCN 70 /R/B/X/T
Single wheel:100.0
Double wheel:180.0
Double tandem:350.0
Runway edge lights:high intensity
RUNWAY 4RUNWAY 22
Latitude:31-48.092675N31-49.366853N
Longitude:106-23.991042W106-22.213035W
Elevation:3916.9 ft.3949.5 ft.
Traffic pattern:leftright
Runway heading:042 magnetic, 050 true222 magnetic, 230 true
Declared distances:TORA:12020 TODA:12020 ASDA:12020 LDA:12020TORA:12020 TODA:12020 ASDA:12020 LDA:12020
Markings:precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator:4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment:touchdown, rollouttouchdown, rollout
Approach lights:MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Runway end identifier lights:yes
Touchdown point:yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach:LOC/DMEILS/DME

Runway 8R/26L

Dimensions:9025 x 150 ft. / 2751 x 46 m
Surface:asphalt/concrete/grooved, in fair condition
RWY 08R/26L 7,780 FEET ASPH, 1,247 FEET CONC.
Weight bearing capacity:
PCN 75 /F/B/W/T
Single wheel:100.0
Double wheel:180.0
Double tandem:350.0
Runway edge lights:high intensity
RUNWAY 8RRUNWAY 26L
Latitude:31-48.122515N31-48.036583N
Longitude:106-23.318888W106-21.579175W
Elevation:3927.1 ft.3961.6 ft.
Traffic pattern:rightleft
Runway heading:085 magnetic, 093 true265 magnetic, 273 true
Declared distances:TORA:9025 TODA:9025 ASDA:9025 LDA:9025TORA:9025 TODA:9025 ASDA:9025 LDA:9025
Markings:nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator:4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
Approach lights:MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Runway end identifier lights:yes
Touchdown point:yes, no lightsyes, no lights

Runway 8L/26R

Dimensions:5499 x 75 ft. / 1676 x 23 m
Surface:concrete/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity:
PCN 10 /R/C/W/T
Single wheel:60.0
Double wheel:180.0
Runway edge lights:medium intensity
Operational restrictions:RWY NOT AVBL FOR ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 9 PSGR SEATS.
RUNWAY 8LRUNWAY 26R
Latitude:31-48.422210N31-48.369748N
Longitude:106-22.189660W106-21.129613W
Elevation:3952.6 ft.3949.2 ft.
Traffic pattern:leftright
Runway heading:085 magnetic, 093 true265 magnetic, 273 true
Declared distances:TORA:5499 TODA:5499 ASDA:5499 LDA:5499TORA:5499 TODA:5499 ASDA:5499 LDA:5499
Markings:basic, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Touchdown point:yes, no lightsyes, no lights

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership:Publicly-owned
Owner:CITY OF EL PASO
300 N. CAMPBELL
EL PASO, TX 79901
Phone (915) 212-0000
Manager:SAM RODRIGUEZ
6701 CONVAIR RD
EL PASO, TX 79925
Phone 915-212-0333

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field:199
Single engine airplanes:122
Multi engine airplanes:21
Jet airplanes:44
Helicopters:12
AirNav: KELP - El Paso International Airport (1)
Aircraft operations: avg 283/day*
47%commercial
25%transient general aviation
16%air taxi
7%military
5%local general aviation
* for 12-month period ending 31 July 2023

Additional Remarks

-24 HR PPR CLASS A EXPLOSIVES CTC 915-212-0333.
-HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS FOR RUNWAY 8R APPROACH AND RUNWAY 4/22 ARE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE TERMINAL APRON; REVIEW AIRPORT DIAGRAM PRIOR TO PUSHBACK FROM THE GATE.
-MILITARY USERS SHOULD REVIEW NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES LISTED FOR BIGGS AAF.
-NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT, CTC ATCT FOR DETAILS.
-ENGINE POWER IS RSTRD TO IDLE POWER ON ONE ENGINE AT A TIME FOR MAX 5 MIN ON ANY TERMINAL OR PARKING APRONS, CROSS-BLEED STARTS OR OTHER PRE DEP ACTIVITY ON MOVEMENT AREAS ONLY, MAINT OR OTR RQRMT NEEDING LONGER OR HIGHER POWER CTC TWR FOR DIRECTIONS TO DESIGNATED RUNUP AREAS.
-COMPASS ROSE CLSD PERMLY.
-CTN: BIGGS AAF 2NM NW RWY 22 CAN BE MISTAKEN FOR ELP RWY 22.
-NORTH BOUND TFC PROHIBITED ON TWY F SOUTH OF APCH END RWY 08R.
-TWY A SOUTH OF APCH END OF RWY 4; TWY J NE OF TWY K1; TWY K NE OF TWY K1 BTN TWY J & NORTH CARGO RAMP; TWYS U & V SOUTH OF TWY L; & TWY K2 NOT VISIBLE FM ATCT.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 08 August 2024 at 0901Z to 05 September 2024 at 0900z.


STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
BEAHR THREE (RNAV)download (143KB)
HSKNS ONE (RNAV)download (154KB)
MOLLY FIVE (RNAV)download (216KB)
SAMMR THREE (RNAV)download (178KB)
WAZKO ONE (RNAV)2 pages: [1] [2] (279KB)

IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 22download (323KB)
RNAV (RNP) X RWY 08Rdownload (260KB)
RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 04download (228KB)
RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 08Rdownload (224KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 04download (226KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 22download (273KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 26Ldownload (267KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 26Rdownload (243KB)
RNAV (GPS) X RWY 04download (231KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 22download (285KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 26Ldownload (253KB)
LOC/DME RWY 04download (255KB)
VOR RWY 26Ldownload (314KB)
HI-VOR OR TACAN RWY 26Ldownload (320KB)
Radar Approach Procedures availabledownload (165KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums applydownload (125KB)

Departure Procedures
ATKNN FIVE (RNAV)2 pages: [1] [2] (374KB)
JCOXX TWO (RNAV)download (204KB)
LATVE THREE (RNAV)2 pages: [1] [2] (319KB)
NEVUE THREE (RNAV)2 pages: [1] [2] (295KB)
TDOWN THREE (RNAV)2 pages: [1] [2] (307KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures applydownload (144KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KBIF - Biggs Army Airfield (Fort Bliss) (3 nm N)
KDNA - Dona Ana County International Jetport Airport (17 nm W)
KLRU - Las Cruces International Airport (40 nm NW)
KHMN - Holloman Air Force Base (64 nm N)
KALM - Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (65 nm N)

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Airport distance calculator
Sunrise and sunset

Times for 26-Aug-2024

Local
(UTC-6)
Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:1412:14
Sunrise06:3912:39
Sunset19:3501:35
Evening civil twilight20:0002:00

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)26-Aug-2024 12:35:34
Local (UTC-6)26-Aug-2024 06:35:34

METAR
KELP261151Z 05007KT 10SM FEW110 SCT240 26/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP133 70002 T02560106 10306 20250 53003 $
KBIF
3nm N
261155Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02400106 10303 20236 53006 $
MMCS
12nm S
261200Z RTD 35004KT 8SM SCT200 24/09 A3018 RMK SLP086 5//// 908 8/002 ISOL SC AS RTS
KDNA
17nm W
261215Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3019 RMK AO2
TAF
KELP261135Z 2612/2712 12007KT P6SM SCT250 FM262100 11010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM270100 11012KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
KBIF
3nm N
261100Z 2611/2717 12009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3012INS BECMG 2617/2618 12010G20KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3007INS BECMG 2700/2701 12015G25KT 9000 -SHRA BKN120 QNH3009INS TEMPO 2702/2705 12015G25KT 8000 -TSRA BKN100CB BECMG 2705/2706 VRB06KT 9999 NSW BKN120 QNH3017INS TX37/2621Z TN26/2612Z
MMCS
12nm S
260545Z 2606/2706 12005KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 BECMG 2617/2618 10010KT FM262100 13015KT P6SM SCT030 SCT200 FM270300 00000KT P6SM SCT100
NOTAMs
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915-235-9357
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[email]
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FAQs

What is the acronym for El Paso airport? ›

El Paso International Airport

The IATA code for the airport is ELP.

How early should I get to El Paso Airport? ›

It is recommended that passengers arrive at least two hours before their departure time, with a maximum of four hours. This allows ample time for waiting in queue lines and ensures a stress-free experience.

How large is El Paso Airport? ›

Situated on 6,800 acres, the Airport is also the site of a wide variety of non-aviation commercial activities, including a 600-acre industrial park, seven hotels, and numerous industrial and commercial sites on the south side of the terminal complex.

What is the history of the El Paso airport? ›

History. The City of El Paso built the first El Paso Municipal Airport near the east side of the Franklin Mountains in 1928. The airport was closed by 1945 and in more recent times has been home to the Jobe Concrete Products "Planeport" cement factory.

What is the 3 letter abbreviation for airport? ›

An IATA airport code, also known as an IATA location identifier, IATA station code, or simply a location identifier, is a three-letter geocode designating many airports and metropolitan areas around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

What does CLE stand for airport? ›

The City of Cleveland owns and operates Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL). Both airports comprise the Cleveland Airport System. The airports are operated in accordance with all FAA regulations.

Is 1 hour early enough at airport? ›

Within the U.S. and in many other countries, most airlines recommend passengers arrive at the airport two hours before a domestic flight. This accounts for everything from check-in and baggage drop to security lines and boarding cutoff times.

How long does it take to get through security at El Paso airport? ›

Current Average TSA Wait Time at ELP

wait time is based on the current time (Pacific Standard Time). Please expect to wait up to at least (7 mins) on average to go through secuirity checkpoints at ELP. This average wait time is based on the current time (Pacific Standard Time).

Can you get to the airport 30 minutes before flight? ›

For most airports, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time (airports requiring additional time are listed below, Go to footer note). Additionally, you're required to be at the gate and ready to board 15 minutes before scheduled departure.

Who has the biggest airport in Texas? ›

DFW has a total area of 78 square kilometres (30 sq mi), making it the largest airport in Texas and the second largest in the United States (behind Denver International Airport). It is the third busiest airport in the world by aircraft movements, and the ninth busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic.

Is El Paso big or small? ›

As the 22nd largest city in the U.S., El Paso represents one of the largest international border metroplexes in the world because it borders the state of New Mexico and the state of Chihuahua, Mexico.

How many runways does El Paso have? ›

Runways. El Paso International Airport has two air carrier runways and one general aviation runway. Precision and non-precision instrument approaches are available at ELP.

How far is El Paso airport from the Mexican border? ›

El Paso International Airport (ELP) is a medium sized, multi-use airport located north and east of the city of El Paso, Texas. Pilots inbound for ELP should note that the airport is located only 3.5 miles north of the US/Mexico border.

Why is it called King Shaka airport? ›

It was named King Shaka International Airport after the 19th century Zulu king named King Shaka. Its formal aviation references are: IATA Airport Code - DUR and ICAO Airport Code - FALE, and it is commonly abbreviated to by passengers by the acronym "KSIA", the initialised version of King Shaka International Airport.

What was the first airport? ›

College Park Airport (KCGS) was established in 1909 after Wilbur Wright came to the field to train two military officers to fly in the government's first aeroplane. The facility is now the world's oldest continually operated airport and is the site of many significant aviation firsts.

What is the airport code for El Paso? ›

El Paso International Airport (ELP)

What does epia stand for? ›

The Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) , passed by Congress in 1970, sets forth requirements to ensure that eggs and egg products are wholesome, otherwise not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged to protect the health and welfare of consumers of these products.

What airlines fly out of ELP? ›

Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines. Providing non-stop service to Seattle. ...
  • Allegiant Airlines. Providing non-stop service to Las Vegas. ...
  • American Airlines. ...
  • Delta Airlines. ...
  • Frontier Airlines. ...
  • Southwest Airlines. ...
  • United Airlines.

What is the SAT airport code? ›

San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

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