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Chennault International Airport (KCWF/CWF) — Lake Charles, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
11:00–03:00 UTC
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A-1+
Tower
124.2
Runways
15/33
Elevation
17 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KCWF
  • Name: Chennault International Airport
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 30.2106
  • Longitude: -93.143204
  • Elevation: 17 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Lake Charles
  • IATA Code: CWF
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 3262x61m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 124.200 MHz
  • Ground: 121.650 MHz
  • Operations: 122.950, 124.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 120.000 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 11:00 – 03:00
Tuesday 11:00 – 03:00
Wednesday 11:00 – 03:00
Thursday 11:00 – 03:00
Friday 11:00 – 03:00
Saturday 11:00 – 03:00
Sunday 11:00 – 03:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 337-491-9961
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); port of entry requests to the airport at least 3 business days before arrival (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A0137/
caution
Apron closed
APRON SOUTH RAMP W 300FT CLSD
2026-10-20 12:00 UTC 2026-11-17 23:00 UTC
A137/26
caution
Apron closed
APRON SOUTH RAMP W 300FT CLSD
2026-10-20 12:00 UTC 2026-11-17 23:00 UTC
A0136/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY A BTN TWY B AND APCH END RWY 33 CLSD
2026-10-16 11:24 UTC 2026-11-19 23:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 00:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KCWF?
Chennault International Airport operates from 11:00 to 03:00.
What is the tower frequency at KCWF?
The tower frequency at Chennault International Airport is 124.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at KCWF?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A-1+ for public use at Chennault International Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KCWF require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KCWF located?
Chennault International Airport (KCWF) is located in Lake Charles, United States.
What is the IATA code for KCWF?
The IATA code for Chennault International Airport is CWF.
How long is the runway at KCWF?
The main runway at Chennault International Airport (15/33) measures 3262x61m.
Is KCWF a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); port of entry requests to the airport at least 3 business days before arrival (NASR). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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