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KCWF
Chennault International Airport · Lake Charles
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
17 ft / 5 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 10,701 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chennault International Airport (KCWF), located in Lake Charles, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 17 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Chennault International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KCWF / CWF
Municipality
Lake Charles
Country
Region
US-LA — Louisiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
17 ft
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Runway 15 / 33
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,701 ft / 3,262 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 155° / 335°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 155° / 335°
RWY 15 (155°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: CWF | CRS: 154°
RWY 33 (335°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D LAKE CHARLES APP/DEP
119.80 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
120.00 MHz
CTAF CTAF
124.20 MHz
GND GND
121.65 MHz
TWR TWR
124.20 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026