Lengpui Airport

VELP / AJL

Aizawl (Lengpui), IN

Last Updated
Apr 22, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
11:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
230°
3 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VELP 221100Z 23003KT 3000 HZ FEW020 32/21 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,398 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,398 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Lengpui Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 3 km visibility. Note: This observation is 10.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 3 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
958 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,398 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,646 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,022 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ELP
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 171°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VELP

3,530 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0.8%
MVFR
36.6%
IFR
59.2%
LIFR
3.4%

Lengpui Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 62.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 3.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 34°C with an average of 25.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 3.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 10.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
42.3%
NE
6.3%
E
1.1%
SE
2.9%
S
22.7%
SW
7%
W
3.6%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.8°C
Range: 11°C to 34°C
11°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

December January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,530 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lengpui Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VELP
IATA Code: AJL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,398 ft MSL

Location

City: Aizawl (Lengpui)
Country: IN
Latitude: 23.840599°
Longitude: 92.619698°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lengpui Airport

Overview

Lengpui Airport serves Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram state in northeastern India. Located at an elevation of 1,398 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical air connectivity to a mountainous region with challenging terrain. The airport features a single runway (17/35) measuring 8,202 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lengpui demonstrate significant variability, with meteorological flight rules indicating 52.7% MVFR and 42% IFR conditions. Temperature ranges from 11°C to 34°C with an average of 25.3°C, presenting moderate thermal conditions for aircraft operations. December, January, and September offer the most consistent VFR flying weather, with highest visibility and stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning in northeastern India involves complex mountainous terrain, typical of the Mizoram region. Prevailing winds from the north (0°) average 3.6 knots, with occasional peaks up to 10 knots. Wind calm conditions occur 10.5% of the time, suggesting relatively stable atmospheric conditions for aviation.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and minimal average crosswind at 1.3 knots. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (fog present only 1.1% of observations). Pilots should anticipate mostly MVFR conditions and prepare for potential instrument approach requirements.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.