Chennault International Airport
CWF · KCWF · Lake Charles, LA · 17 ft elevation · var 0E · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KCWF / CWF
- Coordinates
- 30.2106, -93.1432
- Elevation
- 17 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- NOTAM facility
- CWF
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2200
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1964/01
- Distance from city
- 4 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:44 AM | 10:44Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 01:45Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 15; REIL RWY 33; PAPI RWY 15 & 33; HIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF. on 124.2 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 15: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 33: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15 · 154°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL · 1,483 AGL
- CTAF
- 124.2
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,500 ft MSL · 1,483 AGL on a 45°.
Runway 15/33
10,702 ft × 200 ft · Concrete (Fair)- Heading
- 154° mag · 154° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (CWF) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 334° mag · 334° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,702 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 119.8 | LAKE CHARLES APP/DEP |
| AWOS | 120 | AWOS 3 |
| CTAF | 124.2 | |
| GND | 121.65 | |
| TWR | 124.2 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCH · Lake Charles | VORTAC | 113.40 | r328° / 4.6 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
Approaches3
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
- Bottled oxygen
- LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Cargo, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ATCT OPNL TO PRVD ATC SVCS PRIOR TO ACFT OPNS.
- 6 HRS PPR FOR ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 337-491-9961. ARFF INDEX E AVAILABLE 24/7
- INDEX E AVBL WITH 24 HRS NOTICE CALL AMGR 337-491-9961.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF OF ARPT
- WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- PPR REQD FOR ACFT / HELO OPS IN THE INDUSTRIAL AREA
- FOR PORT OF ENTRY REQ, CONTACT THE DIR OF OPS VIA CIAA@CHENNAULT.ORG AT LEAST 3 BUS DAYS (M-F) PRIOR TO PLANNED ARR.
- CTC APRT MGR FOR DSGND RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 15; REIL RWY 33; PAPI RWY 15 & 33; HIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.
- AFT HRS CALL 337-433-7766.
- FOR FUEL CALL 337-436-4877. SELF SVC AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
- PCR VALUE: 1449/R/D/W/T
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About KCWF
Chennault International Airport (CWF · KCWF) is an airport in Lake Charles, LA, at 17 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 10,702 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCWF, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KCWF have a control tower?
Yes. Chennault International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KCWF?
Chennault International Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 10,702 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KCWF?
Chennault International Airport is in Lake Charles, LA, at an elevation of 17 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2106, -93.1432.
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