Chennault International Airport, Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Plan a trip involving Chennault International Airport (KCWF) with airport location, runway references and nearby empty-leg listings. The direct carrier must confirm airport access and aircraft suitability for your itinerary.
KCWF - Chennault International Airport, Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
ICAO Code: KCWF · IATA Code: CWF
Identifier references: OurAirports · FAA NASR (September 3, 2026).
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Airport Classification
Small airport
Scheduled passenger service is not listed in the source; this does not determine charter access.
Longest Published Runway
10,702 ft
Reference length only; usable runway and aircraft performance must be confirmed for the mission.
Field Elevation
17 ft
Published reference elevation; verify current airport and performance information before departure.
FBO, Handling & Access
Confirm for this mission
Current suitability, handling, parking, fuel, and permissions require direct-carrier confirmation.
Chennault International Airport (KCWF) Private Jet Charter Planning
OurAirports identifies Chennault International Airport (KCWF) as a small airport in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States, serving the Lake Charles area. Its source identifiers are CWF, KCWF. The source does not mark scheduled passenger service, which does not determine private-charter access.
Runway and operating checks for KCWF
For preliminary comparison, the same source lists a longest published runway of 10,702 feet and a field elevation of 17 feet. Those values are reference fields, not an operating approval. Before a trip is proposed, the direct air carrier must confirm airport status and access, usable runway length and surface, aircraft performance, payload, weather, current notices, parking, fuel, customs when applicable, and handling for the requested date.
What to include in a charter request involving KCWF
For a useful review, provide the passenger count, baggage, pets, accessibility needs, preferred schedule, and exact ground destination. Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate aircraft; a licensed direct air carrier controls and operates the flight. Aircraft, airport suitability, availability, operator, payment, change, and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing for the specific trip.
Reference coordinates, classification, elevation, and published runway length shown on this page come from OurAirports open data for source ident KCWF. Reference fields can change and do not confirm airport status, charter access, or operator acceptance.
Planning references: the FAA Chart Supplement search and NOTAM Search. These are research starting points, not confirmation that KCWF accepts charter operations. Current access and mission suitability require direct-carrier confirmation.
Nearby airport reference comparison
| Airport | Distance from KCWF | Published runway |
|---|---|---|
| Chennault International Airport (KCWF)OurAirports record for KCWF | This airport | 10,702 ft |
| Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)OurAirports record for KLCH | 7.5 mi | 6,500 ft |
| Southland Field (KUXL)OurAirports record for KUXL | 14.9 mi | 5,001 ft |
| De Quincy Industrial Airpark (K5R8)OurAirports record for K5R8 | 25.3 mi | 5,000 ft |
Distances are between airport coordinates, not driving distances or flight routes. Runway figures are source references, not usable landing distances. View the KCWF source record or read the methodology and download airport reference data.
Cite this airport guide
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Jet Partners. Chennault International Airport (KCWF) airport planning reference. https://jetpartners.aero/airports/CWF#airport-reference. Reference data: OurAirports. Add your access date when citing.
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