El Paso airport (ELP)

El Paso International Airport, opened on September 8, 1928, is one of the busiest in the state of Texas, serving not only El Paso County, but also Western Texas, part of Northern Mexico and the south area of the state of New Mexico. It basically operates with domestic flights.

Official Website: elpasointernationalairport.com
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.
Annual passenger traffic: 2.9 million passengers went through it in 2017.
Tel: +1 915 212 0330. Information and tourist desk in the central lobby.

 Location

The airport is located 6 km (4 miles) to the northeast of the city centre.

What services does El Paso airport (ELP) facilities include

The airport has ATMs, public telephones, conference room and free Wi-Fi access. The USO Lounge is located near gate B6 and opens Mondays through Fridays between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm; it offers drinks, snacks, TV, entertainment, plugs for electric devices, Wi-Fi, air conditioning (accessible for military and their families).

Food and Drinks- There are restaurants, fast food outlets and coffee shops on the ground floor and concourses A and B.
Shopping- Before and after the security checkpoint there are newsagents, gift shops, bookstore, clothing, electronics and flowers.
Baggage- Luggage carts available. The lost and found office is situated on the first floor (Tel +1 915 780 4717 / 212 7371).
Other Services- Shoeshines, baby changing facilities, art exhibits.

Public and private transportation

Bus - Sun Metro (Tel +1 915 212 3333) operates services from the airport. Line 33 travels to the city centre, Five Points Terminal, Loretto Academy and Bassett Place, while route 50 runs to downtown El Paso, Eastside Terminal, Main Library, Museum of History, Five Points Terminal, Bassett Place and Cielo Vista Mall. Journey time to the city centre is around 60 minutes and the fare is USD1.50. More information
There are also several private companies that provide transportation by previous arrangement to different locations in the states of Texas and New Mexico and in Northern Mexico: Alamo Shuttle (Tel +1 800 872 2701), American Shuttle (Tel +1 888 831 1321), Amigo Shuttle (Tel +1 915 355 1739), Chuma's Tours (Tel +1 915 859 2455), Juarez / El Paso Shuttle (Tel +1 915 740 4400), Las Cruces Shuttle (Tel +1 800 288 1784), Paisanos Transportation (Tel +1 915 346 2655), Silver Stage Lines (Tel +1 800 522 0162).

Taxi - Border Cab (Tel +1 915 533 4245), Checker Taxi Cab (Tel +1 915 532 2626), Sun City Cab (Tel +1 915 544 2211), United Independent Cab (Tel +1 915 590 8294) and Yellow Cab Taxi (Tel +1 915 532 9999) operate 24 hours a day outside the baggage reclaim area. Travel time to the city centre is 15-20 minutes.

Car rental agencies

Counters are located in the baggage reclaim hall.

Advantage (Tel +1 800 777 5500 / 915 781 7690 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Alamo (Tel +1 800 222 9058 / 915 778 4404 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Avis (Tel +1 800 230 4898 / 915 779 2700 - 5:00 am to 0:00 am)
Budget (Tel +1 800 527 0700 / 915 779 2532 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Dollar (Tel +1 800 800 4000 / 915 778 5445 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Enterprise (Tel +1 800 261 7331 / 915 779 2260 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Hertz (Tel +1 800 654 3131 / 915 772 4255 - 5:00 am to 1:00 am)
National (Tel +1 877 222 9058 / 915 778 9417 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Payless (Tel +1 800 729 5337 / 915 779 2052 - 7:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Thrifty (Tel +1 800 847 4389 / 915 778 9236 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)

Parking services at El Paso airport (ELP)

There are uncovered areas for short- and long-term parking. The first 10 minutes are free of charge. There are also free passenger pick-up zones (Cell Phone Lots). Valet parking service in front of the ticketing area. More information: Tel +1 915 771 7990. Fees

Short Term - Opposite the terminal building.
Long Term - Two sectors with free shuttle service to the terminal.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

There are designated parking spaces and transportation services inside the airport are accessible for people with reduced mobility. Passengers requiring special assistance or wheelchairs should inform their airline about their needs in advance.