# AJL — Lengpui Airport

> Machine-readable reference for AJL. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AJL.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-21T07:03:34.262+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Lengpui Airport
- IATA: AJL
- ICAO: VELP
- City: Aizawl (Lengpui)
- Country: IN (IN)
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Distance from city: 32 km north of Aizawl
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: 493,465

## Overview

Welcome Lengpui Airport (AJL) isn't just another entry point on a travel itinerary. Perched dramatically on a hilltop, this is one of India's most scenic airports, with its runway carved into the ridge. As you approach, or even from the terminal windows, the views of the surrounding green hills drop away into the valleys, making the experience unlike any typical metro feeder airport. Not just a simple domestic flight field, it opens up to the dynamic region of Mizoram, serving as a gateway where you sort Inner Line Permits right upon arrival, creating a mountain outpost vibe. At a glance Handling approximately 493,465 passengers per year, Lengpui Airport operates one passenger terminal (T1) and a single runway. Located 32 kilometers north of Aizawl, it might not be a hub airport, but it's crucial as the only air link for travelers heading to Mizoram's capital. Terminals & layout Lengpui Airport's Terminal 1 is modest, with just one gate operating flights primarily with Alliance Air and IndiGo. It's a compact setup, so expect basic amenities and potential crowding when multiple flights are scheduled. The arrival hall is notably functional, doubling as the location for Inner Line Per…

## Terminals (1)

- **Passenger Terminal** — 1 gates · airlines: Alliance Air, IndiGo
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/terminals/t1

## Shops (4)

- **Duty Free Shop** — T1 · Duty Free
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/shops/duty-free-shop-t1
- **Electronics Store** — T1 · Electronics
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/shops/electronics-store-t1
- **Fashion Boutique** — T1 · Fashion
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/shops/fashion-boutique-t1
- **Souvenir Shop** — T1 · Souvenirs
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/shops/souvenir-shop-t1

## Parking (6)

- **Accessible Parking** — $20.00/day, $2.00/hr · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/parking/accessible-parking
- **EV Charging Stations** — $25.00/day, $3.00/hr · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/parking/ev-charging
- **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · $15.00/day, $1.50/hr, $100.00/week · 0.5 mi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/parking/long-stay-parking
- **Remote Parking** — Remote · $10.00/day, $1.00/hr, $70.00/week · 1 mi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/parking/remote-parking
- **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $20.00/day, $2.00/hr, $140.00/week · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/parking/short-stay-parking
- **Valet Parking** — Valet · $30.00/day, $5.00/hr, $210.00/week · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/parking/valet-parking

## Ground transport (2)

- **Passenger Terminal** — Other
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/transport/t1
- **Taxi stand** — On-demand taxis to Aizawl city
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/transport/taxi-stand

## Insider tips

- _Time_: Budget an hour for the drive to Aizawl as the journey routinely takes 60 minutes on winding hill roads.
- _Money_: Carry cash for taxis and agree on the fare before you start your journey, typically in the ₹1,500–1,800 range.
- _Local_: Inner Line Permit processing is straightforward and situated inside the arrivals hall, allowing easy access to Mizoram.
- _Avoid_: Eat before arrival or bring snacks as there are only basic snack kiosks available here.
- _Quiet_: Near the departures seating, the large windows offer rare runway and valley views along with a quieter spot to relax.
- _Time_: If visiting during monsoon season, expect weather-related disruptions, and always choose morning flights for fewer delays.
- _Insider_: Those prone to motion sickness should take precautions before the city run, as the road is described as steep and winding.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/AJL.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/ajl/departures — HTML page with live departures