Lengpui Airport (AJL): Codes, Runways & Location
Lengpui Airport (IATA: AJL · ICAO: VELP) is a medium-sized airport serving Aizawl (Lengpui), India. It lies at 23.8406° N, 92.6197° E, 1398 ft (426 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lengpui Airport
Lengpui Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Aizawl (Lengpui) in India. It is identified by the IATA code AJL and the ICAO code VELP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lengpui Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1398 ft (426 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kailashahar Airport (IXH) about 81 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lengpui Airport
Where is Lengpui Airport located?
Lengpui Airport is located in Aizawl (Lengpui), India. Its coordinates are 23.8406° N, 92.6197° E.
What is the airport code for Lengpui Airport?
Lengpui Airport has an IATA code of AJL and an ICAO code of VELP.
How long is the runway at Lengpui Airport?
Lengpui Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Lengpui Airport have?
Lengpui Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lengpui Airport a major airport?
Lengpui Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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