Lengpui Airport

VELP / AJL

Aizawl (Lengpui), IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
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🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
0 kt
2 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VELP 041100Z 00000KT 2000 HZ FEW017 SCT025 SCT100 25/15 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,398 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,098 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,898 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,398 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
962 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,398 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,526 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,062 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ELP
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 171°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
171° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VELP

2,704 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
1%
MVFR
46.3%
IFR
49.4%
LIFR
3.3%

Lengpui Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 52.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 3.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 34°C with an average of 25.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 3.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 12 kt
Calm Winds: 10%
Direction Distribution:
N
48.6%
NE
6.9%
E
1.2%
SE
3.1%
S
21.1%
SW
4.1%
W
2.2%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.3°C
Range: 11°C to 34°C
11°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

December January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,704 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.

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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.