KCWF -- Chennault Intl

Lake Charles, LA, US

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Airport Communications

ATIS: 120.0
AWOS: 120.0, 337-214-2134
CHENNAULT TOWER: 124.2 (290.4)
CHENNAULT GROUND: 121.65 (275.8)
LAKE CHARLES APPROACH: 119.8 (282.3)
CTAF: 124.2
UNICOM: 122.95
CWF AWOS-3: 120.0
ASOS at LCH (6.7 SW): 337-240-9596
AWOS-3PT at UXL (13.0 W): 118.175, 337-558-5321
AWOS-3PT at 5R8 (21.7 NW): 121.2, 337-786-1518
AWOS-3PT at 3R7 (24.4 E): 121.15, 337-824-0517
AWOS-3 at 3L4 (30.7 SE): 118.825, 337-538-2321
  • Approach/Departure service provided by houston ARTCC (ZHU) on frequencies 124.7/317.4 (lake charles RCAG) when lake charles approach control (LCH) closed.

Runways

Runway 15/33

Dimensions10702 x 200 feet / 3262 x 61 meters
Surface Concrete / in Fair Condition
Weight Limits S-120, D-250, ST-542, DT-750
PCR VALUE: 1449/R/D/W/T
Edge LightingHigh Intensity
Runway 15 Runway 33
Coordinates N30°13.43' / W93°9.03'N30°11.84' / W93°8.15'
Elevation 14.416.3
Traffic Pattern LeftRight
Runway Heading 154° True334° True
Declared Distances TORA:10702 TODA:10702 ASDA:10702 LDA:10702TORA:10702 TODA:10702 ASDA:10702 LDA:10702
Markings Precision Instrument in fair conditionNon-Precision Instrument in fair condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alignment indicator lights
REIL NoYes

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN30°12.64' / W93°8.59'
LocationLocated 4 miles E of Lake Charles, LA. on 1310 acres of land.
Elevation16.5 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation0° E
Traffic Pattern Altitude1483 ft

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateJanuary 1964
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleYes
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSEE RMK
A.R.T.C.C.HOUSTON
F.S.S.DE RIDDER
NOTAMs FacilityCWF (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartHOUSTON
ARFF CertIV A U 07/1992 — 6 hours prior permission required for air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats call airport manager 337-491-9961. ARFF index E available 24/7
Airspace AnalysisCONDL — Provided ATCT opnl to prvd ATC services prior to aircraft operations.
AttendanceALL/ALL/0600-2200
AirspaceCLASS D SVC 0600-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS G

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
CHENNAULT INTL ARPT AUTHORITY
3650 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615
337-491-9961
Manager
W. KEVIN MELTON
3650 SEN. J. BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615
337-491-9961

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue), Jet-A1+
Transient StorageTiedowns, Hangar
Bottled OxygenLOW
Other ServicesCARGO, PILOT INSTRUCTION, AIRCRAFT RENTAL

Remarks

  • Index E available with 24 hours notice call airport manager 337-491-9961.
  • Birds on & in the vicinity of of airport
  • When the control tower is closed, for clearance delivery contact houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.
  • Prior permission required required for aircraft / helo operations in the industrial area
  • For port of entry require, contact the DIR of operations via ciaa@chennault.ORG at least 3 BUS days (M-F) prior to planned arrival.
  • Contact aprt manager for dsgnd ramp space for public use.
  • When the control tower is closed activate MALSR runway 15; REIL runway 33; PAPI runway 15 & 33; HIRL runway 15/33 - CTAF.