Airport & FBO Info for KCWF/CWF CHENNAULT INTL LAKE CHARLES LA
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CHENNAULT INTL       LAKE CHARLES       LA
  Time Zone: Central 
Lat: N 3012.6     Long: W 09308.6    Elev: 17     Var: -00  Longest Runway: 10702
    Dept. ATIS: 120.0     Arr. ATIS: 120.0     AWOS: 120.0   Ground: 121.65     Tower: 124.2

FBO & Flight Services info for KCWF

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MILLION AIRPh: 337-436-4877 Fax: 337-436-5387 Freq: 122.95

AWOSPh: 337-436-3452
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Freq: 120.0  
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Runway & Approach Info for KCWF
Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
  Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
15
10702x200  10702'          
ILS
 110.70 - 150°  
  
33
  10702x200  10702'          
 
 * only ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF approaches to a specific runway are shown
** For any Declared Landing Distance Available, please see A/FD or Approach plates
Runway Weight Capability (lbs.) Help
Runway IDSingle WheelDouble WheelDouble Tandem WheelDual Double Wheel
15/33120,000250,000542,000750,000
These numbers are Advisory and are not limits.   The Airport Manager should have more accurate Weight Limits
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Facility Name: CHENNAULT INTL
City Name: LAKE CHARLES
County: CALCASIEU
State abbrev: LA
State Name: LOUISIANA
   
Ownership: PUBLICLY OWNED
Use: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Owner's Name: CHENNAULT INTL ARPT AUTHORITY
Address: 3650 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE
 LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615-6849
Owner's Phone: 337-491-9961
  
Manager's Name: W. KEVIN MELTON
Address: 3650 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE
 LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615-6849
Phone: 337-491-9961
   
FAA Region: SOUTHWEST
FAA Field Office: LNM
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Sunrise / Sunset times for CHENNAULT INTL

DateSunriseSunset
05/29/25 Thursday6:1220:08
05/30/25 Friday6:1220:08
05/31/25 Saturday6:1220:09
06/01/25 Sunday6:1120:09
06/02/25 Monday6:1120:10
06/03/25 Tuesday6:1120:11
06/04/25 Wednesday6:1120:11
06/05/25 Thursday6:1120:11
06/06/25 Friday6:1120:12
06/07/25 Saturday6:1120:12
06/08/25 Sunday6:1020:13
06/09/25 Monday6:1020:13
06/10/25 Tuesday6:1020:14
06/11/25 Wednesday6:1020:14

Airport Facilities

Airport Attendance Schedule7 Days A Week 0600-2200; AFT HRS CALL 337-433-7766.
Airport Status OPERATIONAL (This Status can change at any time - please check NOTAMS)
Airport Lighting ScheduleWHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 15; REIL RWY 33; PAPI RWY 15 & 33; HIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.
Airport Storage AvailableTie Downs, Hanger
Extra Services AvailableCargo Handling, Flight Instruction, Aircraft Rental
Wind IndicatorYES - (lighted)
Control TowerYES
CTAF Frequency124.200
Unicom Frequency122.950
Rotating Beacon ColorWG
Segmented CircleYES
Landing FeeNO

Airport Inspection Data

Airport InspectedSTATE - performed by FAA AIRPORTS FIELD PERSONNEL
Inspection Date02/07/2025

Airport Services

Type of Fuel AvailableGrade 100LL, JET A-1 (icing inhibitor, freeze point -50C); -10FOR FUEL CALL 337-436-4877. SELF SVC AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
Airframe Repair ServiceNone
Power Plant Repair ServiceNone

Geographic Data

LatitudeN3012.6
LongitudeW09308.6 (ESTIMATED)
Arpt Elevation16ft (SURVEYED)
Magnetic Variation00E
4 miles Eof LAKE CHARLES
Traffic Pattern Altitude1483
Sectional ChartHOUSTON

Aircraft Data

Operations (Reported)YearlyAvg. Daily
General Aviation Transient 00
General Aviation Local 00
Air Taxi 00
Commerical 00
Commuter 00
Military 00
Aircraft based on Field
General Aviation Singles 0
General Aviation Multi 0
Jet Aircraft 0
General Aviation Helicopters 0
Military Aircraft 0
Gliders 0
Ultralights 0

FAA Services

FSS on field NO
FSS tie-in DE RIDDER
FSS Phone 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Who issues Notams CWF
Notam D service at airport YES
ARTCC Name HOUSTON

Federal Status

Airport Certification6 HRS PPR FOR ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 337-491-9961. ARFF INDEX E AVAILABLE 24/7
Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting IndexAIRPORT HAS A CERTIFICATE UNDER CFR PART 139
Airport of EntryNo
Custom Landing RightsYES
Joint Civil/MilitaryNo
Military Landing rightsYES

Federal Agreements

NATIONAL PLAN OF INTEGRATED AIRPORT SYSTEMS (NPIAS)

Remarks

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.
RWY 15/3 3 PCR VALUE: 1449/R/D/W/T
Airport Communications & Frequencies:
ATIS Frequencies:   Hours(local) of Operation: CONTINUOUS
120.0
CHENNAULT Tower Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: 0600-2200   
124.2
290.4
CHENNAULT Ground Frequencies:
121.65
275.8
CTAF Frequency:
124.200
Unicom Frequency:
122.950
Remarks
  • APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY HOUSTON ARTCC (ZHU) ON FREQS 124.7/317.4 (LAKE CHARLES RCAG) WHEN LAKE CHARLES APCH CTL (LCH) CLSD.
    • LAKE CHARLES Primary Approach Frequencies:  
    119.8
    282.3
    LAKE CHARLES Primary Departure Frequencies:  
    119.8
    282.3
    Runway Identifications
    Runway Identification: 15/33
    Length: 10702 ft
    Width: 200 ft
    Surface: CONCRETE-FAIR CONDITION
    Edge lights: High Intensity
    Treatment: NONE

     Runway: 15   Runway: 33
    Mag heading: 154°Mag heading: 334°
    Rwy Slope: .02% UpRwy Slope: -.02% Down
    Approach: ILSApproach:
    Pattern: Left TrafficPattern: Right Traffic
    Markings: PRECISION INSTRUMENTMarkings: PRECISION INSTRUMENT
    Marking Condition: FAIRMarking Condition: FAIR
    Arresting Dev: Arresting Dev:
    Lat & Long: N3013.4  W09309.0Lat. & Long.: N3011.8  W09308.2
    Elev: 14.4 ft. MSLElev: 16.3 ft. MSL
    TCH: 53 ft. AGLTCH: 53 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path: 3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 3.00 degrees
    Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: No
    Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
    Touchdown Elev.: 15.8 feetTouchdown Elev.: 16.5 feet
    Visual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of RunwayVisual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway
    RVR Equipment: RVR Equipment:
    RVV Equipment: NORVV Equipment: NO
    Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lightsApproach Lights:
    REIL: NOREIL: YES
    Centerline Lights: NOCenterline Lights: NO
    Touchdown lights: NOTouchdown lights: NO
    Runway Category: Precision Instrument RunwayRunway Category: Runway with a Non-precision Approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
    Declared Distances: TORA:10702' TODA:10702' ASDA:10702' LDA:10702'Declared Distances: TORA:10702' TODA:10702' ASDA:10702' LDA:10702'
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