Lengpui Airport

VELP / AJL

Aizawl (Lengpui), IN

Last Updated
May 14, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
2 kt
240°
5 km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VELP 141100Z 24002KT 5000 HZ FEW018 SCT023 BKN100 28/21 Q1004 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,398 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,198 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,698 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,398 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Lengpui Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 5 km visibility. Note: This observation is 1.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Haze, Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 10:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
957 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,398 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,676 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,572 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +15.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VELP 140800Z 1409/1418 18004KT 5000 HZ FEW016 SCT025 BKN100 TEMPO 1410/1412 28010G20KT 2200 -TSRA FEW008 SCT016 FEW025CB BKN090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:29Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 4 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Haze

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°
0.7 kt 1.9 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VELP

3,920 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0.7%
MVFR
34.4%
IFR
60.9%
LIFR
4%

Lengpui Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 64.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 3.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 34°C with an average of 25.9°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: 10.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.4%
N
40.3%
S
23%
W
3.5%
NE
7.6%
NW
3.4%
SE
2.8%
SW
7.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.9°C
Range: 11°C to 34°C
11°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

December January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,920 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.