KCWF — Chennault INTL
Lake Charles, LA · Elevation 16.5 ft · 30.2106, -93.1432
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,702 ft | 200 ft | Concrete (fair) | High intensity | 15 154° / 33 334° | 15 PAPI (4-light, left) / 33 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 124.2 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 124.2 MHz — Chennault Tower (0600-2200)
- TWR
- 290.4 MHz — Chennault Tower (0600-2200)
- GND
- 121.65 MHz — Chennault Ground
- GND
- 275.8 MHz — Chennault Ground
- ATIS/AWOS
- 120 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 119.8 MHz — Lake Charles Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 282.3 MHz — Lake Charles Approach/Departure
- LAKE CHARLES RCAG
- 124.7 MHz
- LAKE CHARLES RCAG
- 317.4 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A-1 (Prist)
- Traffic pattern altitude
- 1,483 ft AGL
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2200
- Magnetic variation
- 0°E (2025)
- Flight service
- De Ridder FSS (DRI) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- CWF ↗
Remarks (8)
- PRVDD ATCT OPNL TO PRVD ATC SVCS PRIOR TO ACFT OPNS.
- 6 HRS PPR FOR ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 337-491-9961. ARFF INDEX E AVAILABLE 24/7
- INDEX E AVBL WITH 24 HRS NOTICE CALL AMGR 337-491-9961.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 15; REIL RWY 33; PAPI RWY 15 & 33; HIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.
- 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.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KCWF?
- The CTAF at KCWF is 124.2 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KCWF?
- KCWF has one runway, 10,702 ft long.
- Does KCWF have fuel?
- Yes — KCWF has 100LL, Jet A-1 (Prist) available, per FAA NASR data.
- What is the traffic pattern altitude at KCWF?
- The published traffic pattern altitude at KCWF is 1,483 ft AGL.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KCWF?
- De Ridder FSS (DRI) serves KCWF. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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METAR & TAF for KCWF at aviationweather.gov ↗ · Area forecast (GFA) ↗
Charts
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FAA chart, cycle 2609 (effective for ~28 days).
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Nearby airports
- KLCH — Lake Charles RGNL — 8 mi
- KUXL — Southland FLD — 15 mi
- 6R1 — Welsh — 19 mi
- 5R8 — De Quincy Industrial Airpark — 25 mi
- 3R7 — Jennings — 28 mi
- 3R2 — Le Gros Meml — 40 mi
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