PR. NO. 130/2026–2027

Lawngtlai, October 7, 2026: Pu C. Lalmuanthanga, Chairman of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC), along with officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), jointly inspected the proposed site for a Greenfield Airport near Mampui today. They also discussed various important matters related to the proposed airport project.

Pu C. Lalmuanthanga expressed his happiness over the visit by the Airports Authority of India officials to explore the possibility of establishing an airport within the jurisdiction of the LADC. He assured the AAI officials that the LADC would extend its full cooperation and make every possible effort to support the project as it progresses. He also accompanied the officials during the site inspection.

The six-member technical team from the Airports Authority of India was led by Pu Khushiya Singh, Deputy General Manager (CNS). They were accompanied by a Superintendent from the General Administration Department (GAD), Aviation Wing, Government of Mizoram, along with officials from the District Administration and the LADC.

The AAI team inspected the proposed site near Mampui to assess its suitability for the construction of a Greenfield Airport. They also visited the surrounding areas, including lower-lying terrain, to examine the site's geographical features. The team will submit its observations and findings to the higher authorities of the Airports Authority of India for further consideration.

In the afternoon, the AAI officials also met the Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai District, Pu Donny Lalruatsanga, and briefed him on the proposed project and the progress of their inspection. The Deputy Commissioner urged the team to make every possible effort to ensure that an airport could be established in Lawngtlai District.

Written and Published by: I & PR Department, LADC, Lawngtlai.