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Chennault International Airport

IATA CWFICAO KCWFLocal CWF🇺🇸 Lake Charles
Coordinates
30.2106°N, 93.1432°W
Elevation
17 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-LA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
20:14
Civil dusk
20:41

About 13h 50m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Chennault International Airport

Chennault International Airport

Chennault International Airport is a public aerospace/industrial complex in Lake Charles, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is governed by the Chennault International Airport Authority. The facility covers 1,310 acres of land. The main runway is, at 10,702 feet, among the longest along the Gulf Coast.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KCWF

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 3310,702 ft / 3,262 m200 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DLAKE CHARLES APP/DEP119.800 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3120.000 MHz
CTAFCTAF124.200 MHz
GNDGND121.650 MHz
TWRTWR124.200 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LAKE CHARLES CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chennault International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Chennault International Airport?

The ICAO code for Chennault International Airport is KCWF, and its IATA code is CWF.

Where is Chennault International Airport located?

Chennault International Airport is small airport located in Lake Charles, United States, at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Chennault International Airport have?

Chennault International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,702 ft / 3,262 m.

What time zone is Chennault International Airport in?

Chennault International Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chennault International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chennault International Airport is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chennault International Airport?

The nearest airport to Chennault International Airport is Chloe Airport (LA21), about 2.7 nm to the n, followed by Morgan Crop Service Airport and Morgan Crop Service Nr 2 Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Chennault International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.