Gate B3 newsstand with last-minute El Paso gifts
Right by gate B3 in Terminal B, Sun City News does the basics for souvenirs and quick snacks before your ELP departure. Hours run 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily, so early flights and most evening departures are covered, but late-night stragglers are out of luck once they pull down the gate.
This is a small souvenirs-focused shop, so think El Paso T‑shirts, magnets, shot glasses, and a rack of state-themed keychains more than serious shopping. Prices sit in typical airport range: expect T‑shirts in the $20–$30 bracket and smaller trinkets around $5–$15. It’s all post-security in Terminal B, so you can pop in after clearing TSA without backtracking.
Sun City News also stocks basic travel needs: headphones under $20, phone chargers, neck pillows, and a narrow shelf of grab‑and‑go snacks and bottled drinks. Selection skews toward standard national brands rather than local specialties, so if you want specific regional candy or salsa, buy it in town first and treat this as backup.
Watch your time if you are boarding a regional flight out of B3 or nearby B gates; the shop gets a small rush around the 6:00–7:00 a.m. bank when multiple boards hit at once. Quick tip: if you just need water or gum, decide before you walk in, grab it from the front coolers or front racks, and pay at the single register to avoid getting stuck behind souvenir browsers.