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Chennault International Airport (KCWF/CWF) — Lake Charles, United States
Chennault International Airport (KCWF/CWF) serves Lake Charles, United States. This is a small airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 17 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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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, 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: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1+
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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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.
Active NOTAMs
07/017
caution
Apron closed
SOUTH RAMP CLSD TRAINING IN PROGRESS
2026-07-27 11:25:00
2026-08-01 01:12:00
04/010
caution
Apron closed
COMPASS ROSE RAMP CLSD
2026-04-16 12:51:00
2026-12-31 23:00:00
7/8
caution
ILS procedure changed
CWF CHENNAULT INTL, LAKE CHARLES, LA.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, AMDT 1A...
LNAV CATS C/D VISIBILITY 7/8. CHANGE ALTIMETER NOTE TO READ: WHEN LOCAL ALTIMETER SETTING NOT RECEIVED, USE LCH ALTIMETER SETTING: INCREASE LPV DA TO 233 FEET; INCREASE LNAV/VNAV DA TO 524 FEET; INCREASE ALL MDAS 20 FEET AND LNAV V…
2026-02-27 16:30:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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, 124.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KCWF?
- Chennault International Airport offers 100LL, Jet A-1+.
- Does KCWF require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Chennault International Airport (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.