Lengpui Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
AJL
ICAO Code
VELP
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Lengpui Airport (AJL) is the airport serving Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, India. It is a regional airport handling scheduled domestic flights to larger Indian hubs. The terminal is small and designed for domestic operations in a hilly area with relatively low passenger volumes compared with national hubs.

Lengpui Airport
Elevation: 426 m
23.8406, 92.6197

Terminal Guide for Lengpui Airport #

Single terminal for domestic operations. Lengpui operates from one passenger terminal with check‑in, a departure area and apron stands for regional aircraft. The facility handles scheduled domestic flights and provides basic passenger services appropriate for short sectors.

Getting to and From Lengpui Airport #

Taxis and private cars are the main options; travel time to Aizawl is typically 45-60 minutes via hilly roads.

  • Taxis / cars: Prebooked taxis or hotel transfers are recommended for the mountain roads.
  • Buses: Limited public bus links exist-check local schedules.
  • Driving: The road is hilly and winding; allow ample time and expect slow average speeds.
  • Ride‑share: App‑based ride services have minimal presence in this region.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Lengpui Airport #

Basic regional airport facilities.

  • Lounges: No major airline lounges.
  • Food & drink: A small café or refreshment stall may be available.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Public Wi‑Fi is unlikely; charging points are limited.
  • Luggage & services: Basic baggage handling; minimal ancillary services.
  • Accessibility: Assistance can usually be arranged-contact your airline in advance.

Tips for Lengpui Airport #

  • Expect a hilly, winding drive to Aizawl. Travel time to the city can be around 45-60 minutes depending on road conditions.
  • Flights may be limited; check connections to major hubs like Guwahati or Kolkata in advance.
  • Carry necessary medicines and warm clothing. Weather and travel in the hills can change quickly.

Weather & Climate near Lengpui Airport #

Climate

Lengpui Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2282 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 88 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

May

May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

282 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

June

June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (449 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

449 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (338 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

338 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (346 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

346 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (304 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

304 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (222 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

222 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.6h daylight

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