Imphal: The Government of Manipur has scheduled a special helicopter service for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, on the Imphal–Ukhrul–Imphal route, keeping in mind the convenience of the general public and their urgent transportation needs between Ukhrul and Imphal.
Anurag Bajpai, Additional Chief Secretary (Transport), Government of Manipur, stated in a notification issued on Monday that the government is also planning two helicopter sorties on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, for the Imphal–Ukhrul–Imphal route. These special helicopter services will operate in addition to the regular schedule.
Passengers are advised to carry minimal luggage, as the maximum weight allowed per passenger is 7 kg, according to the notification. They are also encouraged to contact the Nodal Officer (Heli Service), Office of the Deputy Commissioner (Ukhrul), at 8732851945 for any queries related to booking or the schedule of operations.
While the Government of Manipur is committed to providing seamless services to the people of the state, the Manipur Heli Service, connecting Imphal to Ukhrul (Somsai Helipad), largely alleviates the challenges of difficult road terrain.
Key issues include limited capacity due to low sortie frequency, weather-related cancellations, Visual Flight Rules (VFR), and complicated offline booking systems for remote and often last-minute travel.
Proposed solutions include increasing the number of sorties, improving booking systems, and using Facebook and other communication channels for pre-booking, especially during festive seasons.