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Chennault International Airport

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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67% Data Complete 35 of 52 points
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KCWF
  • Name: Chennault International Airport
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Uncategorized
  • 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: N/A
  • 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: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 120.000 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • 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

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.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KCWF?
The tower frequency at Chennault International Airport is 124.2, 124.2 MHz.
Does KCWF require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Chennault International Airport (United States).