
Regional airport · Aizawl, India
Aizwal/Lengpui
- Elevation
- 1,398 ft
- Coordinates
- 23°50′N 92°37′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kolkata
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Field information
VELP runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Aizwal/Lengpui (VELP/AJL) has one runway, 17/35, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VELP, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Aizawl (Lengpui)
Elevation
1,398 ft
Position
23.8406, 92.6197
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · VELP
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VELP.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Aizwal/Lengpui (VELP / AJL) in Aizawl, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VELP is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VELP
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – India
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of India. Applicable permit lead times for India are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for India are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at VELP
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VELP covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VELP
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VELP is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VELP
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VELP: 23° 50′ 26″ N 92° 37′ 11″ E; elevation 1398 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Aizawl
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Aizawl. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VELP.
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Cargo Operations at VELP
Support for freighter operations into VELP covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VELP sits in the network
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- VGEGChittagong/Shah Amanat Intl (M A Hannan Intl)Chittagong, Bangladesh105 NM205°→
- VGHSDhaka/Hazrat Shahjalal InternationalDhaka, Bangladesh122 NM271°→
- VEMRDimapurDimapur, India138 NM027°→
Operating into VELP?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Aizwal/Lengpui — one desk for the whole trip.