Passenger terminalSingle connected terminal
6701 Convair Road, El Paso, TX 79925FAA rank #76 · Small hub
ELPEl Paso
El Paso International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
ELP is easy to navigate and its parking remains reasonable. Long Term is the $9 value choice; Premium Reserved is only $20 when convenience wins.
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Security peakApproximately 4:30–8 AM, Sunday afternoons, and U.S.–Mexico holiday periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
ELP has a single passenger checkpoint with TSA PreCheck. Early-morning departures and cross-border holiday traffic create the busiest periods.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Long Term$9/dayOfficial shuttle lot
West Lot$10/dayFlat daily rate; mobile payment
Park Air Express$12/dayCovered shuttle option
Short Term$17/dayClosest general parking
Premium Reserved$20/dayAcross from baggage claim
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickup uses the signed commercial-transportation curb outside baggage claim; verify the zone in the app.
Rental counters and ready cars are on airport property near the terminal and West Lot; follow signs from baggage claim.
ELP has one compact terminal with connected concourses beyond security; no terminal shuttle is required.
ELP cell-phone waiting lotFree attended waiting on Boeing DriveEl Paso International Airport Cell Phone Lot, Boeing Drive, El Paso, TX 79925
The free cell-phone lot is on Boeing Drive near the terminal approach; remain with the vehicle until pickup.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
ELP has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Radisson and Wyndham properties sit immediately south of the airport, less than one mile away.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingRadisson Hotel El Paso Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current pickup instructions
- Parking
- Extended parking requires an eligible package
Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel & Waterpark
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify current hours
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with a qualifying hotel-and-parking rate
Best Western Plus El Paso Airport Hotel & Conference Center
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm schedule before booking
- Parking
- Package parking duration varies by selected dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected airport parking areas; check the current parking map before relying on it.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightThe terminal supports late and early operations, but concessions and secure access are limited overnight.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
ELP official parking rates↗ELP parking overview↗ELP cell-phone lot↗ELP passenger FAQs↗