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Nearest Airport to La Paz: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to La Paz is Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ), about 113 km (70 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), 135 km away.

Closest airport LUQ Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport 113 km · 70 mi · ~2 h 01 min by car
Closest international MDZ Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport 135 km · 84 mi · ~2 h 25 min by car

Airports near La Paz

  1. 1
    Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport Flag of ArgentinaSan Luis, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    LUQ 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  2. 2
    Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport Flag of ArgentinaMendoza, Argentina · International Airports in Argentina Meet & Greet →
    MDZ 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  3. 3
    Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport Flag of ArgentinaSan Rafael, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    AFA 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
  4. 4
    Villa Reynolds Airport Flag of ArgentinaVilla Mercedes, Argentina · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Argentina
    VME 203 km126 mi · ~3 h 37 min
  5. 5
    Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport Flag of ArgentinaSan Juan, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    UAQ 225 km140 mi · ~4 h 01 min
  6. 6
    Villa Dolores Airport Flag of ArgentinaVilla Dolores, Argentina · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Argentina
    VDR 281 km175 mi · ~5 h 01 min
  7. 7
    Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport Flag of ArgentinaMalargue, Argentina · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Argentina
    LGS 292 km182 mi · ~5 h 13 min
  8. 8
    Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Flag of ChileSantiago, Chile · International Airports in Chile Meet & Greet →
    SCL 300 km187 mi · ~5 h 22 min
  9. 9
    La Independencia Airport Flag of ChileRancagua, Chile · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Chile
    SCRG 308 km191 mi · ~5 h 30 min
  10. 10
    Area De Material Airport Flag of ArgentinaRio Cuarto, Argentina · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Argentina
    RCU 309 km192 mi · ~5 h 31 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of La Paz; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to La Paz?

The nearest airport to La Paz is Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ), about 113 km (70 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), 135 km away.

Which international airport is closest to La Paz?

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) is 135 km from La Paz in a straight line — roughly 2 h 25 min by car.

What other airports are near La Paz?

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) — 135 km, Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) — 148 km and Villa Reynolds Airport (VME) — 203 km.

How long does it take to get from La Paz to Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport?

About 2 h 01 min by car for the 113 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.