El Paso International Airport (ELP/KELP) is the primary commercial airport serving El Paso, Texas, and the surrounding Borderplex region, which includes southern New Mexico and the Ciudad Juárez metropolitan area in Mexico. Located approximately five miles northeast of downtown El Paso, the airport sits at an elevation of about 3,959 feet above sea level. The airport handles several million passengers annually and serves as a key air travel hub for one of the largest metropolitan areas on the U.S.–Mexico border. It supports both civilian and military operations, sharing its airspace with Fort Bliss and Biggs Army Airfield. El Paso International is owned and operated by the City of El Paso and plays an important economic role in the region, connecting travelers to major domestic hubs and providing cargo services to the area's manufacturing and trade sectors.