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Nearest Airport to El Paso: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to El Paso is Las Flores Airport (ELB), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 178 km away.

Closest airport ELB Las Flores Airport 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 18 min by car
Closest international BAQ Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport 178 km · 110 mi · ~3 h 10 min by car

Airports near El Paso

  1. 1
    Las Flores Airport Flag of ColombiaEl Banco, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    ELB 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  2. 2
    Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport Flag of ColombiaValledupar, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    VUP 102 km64 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  3. 3
    Baracoa Airport Flag of ColombiaMagangué, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MGN 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
  4. 4
    Aguas Claras Airport Flag of ColombiaOcaña, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    OCV 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  5. 5
    Simón Bolívar International Airport Flag of ColombiaSanta Marta, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    SMR 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
  6. 6
    Las Brujas Airport Flag of ColombiaCorozal, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    CZU 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
  7. 7
    Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Flag of ColombiaBarranquilla, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BAQ 178 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
  8. 8
    Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport Flag of ColombiaSantiago de Tolú, Colombia · Airfield Airports in Colombia
    TLU 202 km126 mi · ~3 h 37 min
  9. 9
    Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport Flag of VenezuelaSan Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Venezuela
    STB 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 47 min
  10. 10
    Rafael Nuñez International Airport Flag of ColombiaCartagena, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    CTG 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 47 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to El Paso?

The nearest airport to El Paso is Las Flores Airport (ELB), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 178 km away.

Which international airport is closest to El Paso?

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is 178 km from El Paso in a straight line — roughly 3 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near El Paso?

Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) — 102 km, Baracoa Airport (MGN) — 127 km and Aguas Claras Airport (OCV) — 155 km.

How long does it take to get from El Paso to Las Flores Airport?

About 1 h 18 min by car for the 72 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.