Chennault International Airport (CWF): Codes, Runways & Location
Chennault International Airport (IATA: CWF · ICAO: KCWF) is a small airport serving Lake Charles, United States. It lies at 30.2106° N, 93.1432° W, 17 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chennault International Airport
Chennault International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Lake Charles in United States. It is identified by the IATA code CWF and the ICAO code KCWF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Chennault International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3262 m (10702 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 17 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) about 12 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,262 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chennault International Airport
Where is Chennault International Airport located?
Chennault International Airport is located in Lake Charles, United States. Its coordinates are 30.2106° N, 93.1432° W.
What is the airport code for Chennault International Airport?
Chennault International Airport has an IATA code of CWF and an ICAO code of KCWF.
How long is the runway at Chennault International Airport?
Chennault International Airport's longest runway is about 3262 m (10702 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Chennault International Airport have?
Chennault International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Chennault International Airport a major airport?
Chennault International Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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