Lake Charles Chennault Airport (KCWF / CWF)
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KCWF airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KCWF
- IATA code
- CWF
- City
- Lake Charles
- Region
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 17 ft (5 m)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- Coordinates
- 30.2106° N, 93.1432° W
- Empty legs from
- 1
- Empty legs to
- 0
Weather & airport info KCWF
Current weather
Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Nov, 18:45 UTC- Wind
- 12 kt (22 km/h) from south-southeast (150°)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- broken clouds at 1,600 ft, broken clouds at 2,500 ft
- Temperature
- 28 °C (dew point 23 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,012 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KCWF 031845Z 15012KT 10SM BKN016 BKN025 28/23 A2989
Airport
- Elevation
- 17 ft (5 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:28 / 17:24 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,262 m (10,702 ft) | concrete | yes |
Radio frequencies
- CTAF: 124.2
- Ground: 121.65
- Tower: 124.2
- UNICOM: 122.95
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KCWF
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Closed per NOTAM: TWY A* (* partly closed)
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (3)
Minimums (3)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KCWF(6)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- Out of serviceObstacle10/010· until 10 Nov, 14:08 UTC
The lighting of a tower 12.1 nautical miles north-northwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 312.0 feet above sea level, 285.1 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1223512) 302357.40N0931359.90W (12.1NM NNW CWF) 312.0FT (285.1FT AGL) U/S
- ClosedApron: closed10/009· until 17 Nov, 23:00 UTC
The apron South Ramp W is closed for 300 FT.
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APRON SOUTH RAMP W 300FT CLSD
A0137/26 NOTAMN Q) KZHU/QMNLC////000/999/3012N09308W005 A) KCWF B) 2610201200 C) 2611172300 E) APRON SOUTH RAMP W 300FT CLSD
- ClosedTaxiway: closedA0136/26· until 19 Nov, 23:00 UTC
Taxiway A between taxiway B and approach end runway 33 is closed.
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TWY A BTN TWY B AND APCH END RWY 33 CLSD
A0136/26 NOTAMN Q) KZHU/QMXLC////000/999/3012N09308W005 A) KCWF B) 2610161124 C) 2611192300 E) TWY A BTN TWY B AND APCH END RWY 33 CLSD
- Out of serviceObstacle10/005· until 09 Jan, 04:00 UTC
An obstacle, a tower with a top at 439.0 ft above sea level (419.9 ft above ground), is located 7.2 nautical miles northwest of Chennault International Airport. The lighting on this tower is out of service.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1217536) 301711.80N0931502.40W (7.2NM NW CWF) 439.0FT (419.9FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/001· until 01 Jan, 04:00 UTC
The lighting of a tower obstacle 1.9 nautical miles north-northeast of Chennault International airport is out of service. Its top is 200.8 feet above sea level, 192.9 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1038257) 301431.40N0930803.00W (1.9NM NNE CWF) 200.8FT (192.9FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle09/015· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
An obstacle, the tower lighting (ASR 1022539) 5.8 nautical miles southeast of the airport, is out of service. Its top is 322.8 ft above sea level, 316.9 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1022539) 300828.00N0930352.00W (5.8NM SE CWF) 322.8FT (316.9FT AGL) U/S
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Chennault International Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 75
- Departures
- 8
- Different jets
- 54
Most frequent origins: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Ryan Field (10), Lakefront Airport (4), Jack Edwards Airport (3), Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (3), Miami Executive Airport (3).
Most frequent destinations: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Ryan Field (3).
Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (10), Embraer Phenom 100 (10), Cirrus Vision Jet (8), Beechcraft King Air 300 (6), Eclipse 500/550 (6).
Thursday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
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KCWF airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Lake Charles airport (KCWF) today?
There are currently 6 valid NOTAMs for Lake Charles (KCWF). Affected: Apron: closed; Taxiway: closed; Obstacle: out of service. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Lake Charles airport (KCWF)?
According to the latest weather report for KCWF (METAR, 03 Nov, 18:45 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 12 kt (22 km/h) from south-southeast (150°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 28 °C (dew point 23 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Lake Charles airport (KCWF)?
Lake Charles (KCWF) has one runway: runway 15/33 with 3,262 m (10,702 ft), concrete.
What are the radio frequencies at Lake Charles airport (KCWF)?
Frequencies at KCWF: Tower 124.2 MHz and Ground 121.65 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Chennault International Airport?
The ICAO code is KCWF and the IATA code is CWF. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KCWF airport?
Chennault International Airport sits at 17 ft (5 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.
Can I fly to KCWF by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Chennault International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KCWF?
There are currently 1 empty legs departing from and 0 arriving at Chennault International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.