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El Paso International Airport, is an important terminal of Texas, serving not only El Paso county but also the west side of Texas, parts of northern Mexico and the southern of New Mexico state. It operates mainly with domestic flights. About 3.07 million passengers transited through it in 2010. Southwest Airlines is a low cost carrier operating on the premises.

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Location | Public Transport | Departures | Arrivals | Facilities and Services | Disabled Facilities | Parking | Accomodation

Official Name
El Paso International Airport

IATA Code: ELP

Foundation Date: 1936

Official Website: elpasointernationalairport.com/

Tel: +1 (915) 780-4749

Location
The airport is located in West El Paso, 9 km (6 miles) east of El Paso financial district.

Number of Number of Terminals - 1 -

Public Transport
Buses, shuttles and taxis connect the airport with urban areas. Sun Metro Bus Company provides bus service from the city center (Downtown Plaza) with a stop at Bassett Shopping Center, ending at the airport. The journey time is 50 minutes (ticket price: $ 1.50). The taxi service operates 24 hours and Border Cab (Tel. 915 533 4245), United Independent Cab (Tel. 915-590 8294) and Sun City Cab (Tel. 915-544 2211) are the only authorized taxi companies to operate at the airport. There are fixed rates that vary according to destination areas. Rates: downtown El Paso $ 25. In addition, several shuttle companies run from the airport to the city center and some hotels offer courtesy transportation.

Facilities and Services
There are counters for car rental service from the most recognized companies in the baggage claim area (Alamo, Advantage, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar, Enterprise, National and Thrifty). Hire a car




In addition, the airport has a business center on the ground floor near the information desk, and it is called Travelex (tel. (915) 843-2099) and amenities include: ATM's, currency exchange, calling cards, notebooks, mail box, travel health insurance, public telephones and internet access Wi-Fi.
Food and drink - Mexican restaurants, fast food and cafes.
Shopping - souvenirs, gifts, newspapers, books, and more.
Baggage - In case of loss of property within the terminal go to the general information desk (tel.+1 (915) 780-4719). For losses or damage of check luggage, go to the counter of the airline concerned.
Other Services - shoeshine service, general information counter.

Disabled Facilities - For passengers who require special attention (eg. Wheelchair) is recommended prior coordination with the airline or travel agency.

Parking - El Paso airport has parking lots for short and long-term, and are located in front of the terminal building. Total capacity of approximately 6 000 boxes (1242 for short stay and 4496 for long stay). The first 30 minutes are free and then apply different rates according to the parking lot. Rates for short stays: $ 1.50 per hour, $ 1 each hour thereafter, and $ 10 daily; for long-term car park: $ 1 per hour, $ 0.50 each hour thereafter, and $5 daily. A courtesy bus connects the long-term parking lot with the terminal building. There are spaces reserved for disabled people. For further information call +1 915 771-7990.

Accomodation - There are no hotels within El Paso airport, although several hotels such as Chase Suite Hotel, Guesthouse International Suites, Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham, Marriott, Microtel Inns & Suites, Radisson Hotel & Resort and the Wyndham Hotel & Resort are located within half a mile and, like other downtown hotels, have shuttles to transport guests. Hotel Bookings | Book a hostel

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