Located in Lengpui within the Mamit district, the airport lies approximately 32 km north of Aizawl.

With regards to land acquisition, it has been found out that about 65 percent of the area acquired, belonged to some high government officials and political leaders at Aizawl, who started buying plots from people in Lengpui village at very low prices.

They then donated the land to the government for the airport for which the rich persons got much more compensation as donors than the actual farmers.

[citation needed] Starting from 21 April 2021, Lengpui Airport is currently underway under a renovation project that will result in an upgraded terminal and an elevated roadway.

[18] A Helicopter service by Pawan Hans operating in Lengpui connects Aizawl with Lunglei, Lawngtlai, Siaha, Chawngte, Serchhip, Champhai, Kolasib, Khawzawl, Mamit and Hnahthial.