KCWF Chennault International Airport
Chennault International Airport (CWF) is a towered general-aviation airport in Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 17 ft elevation, with one runway, 15/33 (10,702 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KCWF · FAA CWF · IATA CWF |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake Charles, LA · 30.2106, -93.1432 |
| Elevation | 17 ft MSL (5 m) |
| Tower | 124.2 MHz |
| AWOS | 120.0 MHz |
| FAA charts | 7 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KCWF METAR and TAF
METAR KCWF 010455Z AUTO 08003KT 4SM -RA BR BKN009 BKN016 OVC021 23/23 A3008 RMK AO2 P0028 T02280226| Wind | From 080° at 3 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 4 statute miles |
| Weather | light rain, mist |
| Clouds | Broken 900 ft, Broken 1,600 ft, Overcast 2,100 ft · ceiling 900 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 23°C (73°F) / 23°C (73°F) · spread 0°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.08 inHg (1019 hPa) |
| Flight category | IFR — ceiling 500 to below 1,000 ft and/or visibility 1 to below 3 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · T02280226: temperature 22.8°C, dew point 22.6°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (080° true at 3 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 15: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 33: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
KCWF does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 / 33 | 10,702 × 200 ft | concrete | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | LAKE CHARLES APP/DEP | 119.8 |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 120.0 |
| CTAF | 124.2 | |
| Ground | 121.65 | |
| Tower | 124.2 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KCWF before you fly.
FAA charts for KCWF — d-TPP 2611
7 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 3
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KCWF on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.