Airport code
AJL — Lengpui Airport
AJL is the IATA code for Lengpui Airport, an airport serving Aizawl (Lengpui), India. Its ICAO code is VELP, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 23.8406, 92.6197 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1398 ft (426 m).
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About Lengpui Airport
Lengpui Airport is a domestic airport serving Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, India. Located in Lengpui within the Mamit district, the airport lies approximately 32 km north of Aizawl. It offers flights connecting to Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Imphal and Silchar. Notably, Lengpui Airport is the first in India to be constructed by a State Government. The airport is also known as Aizawl Airport or Aizawl–Lengpui Airport, reflecting its role in serving Aizawl.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AJL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VELP |
| Airport name | Lengpui Airport |
| City | Aizawl (Lengpui) |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 23.8406 |
| Longitude | 92.6197 |
| Elevation | 1398 ft (426 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Lengpui Airport?
The IATA code for Lengpui Airport is AJL.
What is the ICAO code for Lengpui Airport?
The ICAO code for Lengpui Airport is VELP.
Where is AJL airport located?
Lengpui Airport (AJL) is located in Aizawl (Lengpui), India.
What time zone is AJL in?
Lengpui Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to AJL?
The nearest airport to Lengpui Airport (AJL) is Silchar Airport (IXS) in Silchar, about 125 km away.
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