Location
Latitude: |
30-07-33.9400N (30.126094) |
Longitude: |
093-13-24.2860W (-93.223413) |
Elevation: |
14.5 feet MSL (4 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: |
0.5 E (as of March 2025 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: |
UTC -6.0 (Standard Time) UTC -5.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: |
05 N.M. S of Lake Charles, Louisiana |
Found On: |
Houston Chart |
FAA Region: |
ASW |
Contacts
Manager: |
Publicly owned: |
| HEATH ALLEN PO DRAWER 5820 LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607-5820 337-477-6051 |
CALCASIEU PARISH PO BOX 5820 LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607 337-477-6051 |
Operations
Airport Status: |
Operational |
Facility Use: |
Public |
Type: |
Airport |
Activation Date: |
11/1961 |
Control tower: |
Yes |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): |
Months/Days/Hours ALL/ALL/0500-2230 |
Boundary ARTCC: |
ZHU (Houston) |
Responsible ARTCC: |
ZHU (Houston) |
Lighting Schedule: |
SEE RMK |
Segmented Circle Indicator: |
Yes |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): |
1014 feet (309 m) |
NOTAMs Facility: |
LCH |
NOTAM-D Service: |
Yes |
International Airport of Entry: |
No |
Customs Landing Rights: |
Yes |
Military Landing Rights: |
Yes |
Civil/Military Joint Use: |
No |
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: |
Class I ARFF Index: B Air Carrier Service: Scheduled Certification Date: 05/1973 |
Based Aircraft
Annual Operations (as of )
Communications
| CTAF: | 120.700 |
| Unicom: | 122.950 |
| Tower: | LAKE CHARLES 120.7 257.8 Hrs: 0600-2200 |
| Clearance Del.: | 126.25 |
| Ground: | 121.8 |
| Approach: | LAKE CHARLES 119.35 ;WEST 119.8 ;EAST 282.3 ;EAST 353.75 ;WEST Hrs: 0600-2200 HOUSTON ARTCC Hrs: 2200-0600 |
| Departure: | LAKE CHARLES 119.35 ;WEST 119.8 ;EAST 282.3 ;EAST 353.75 ;WEST Hrs: 0600-2200 HOUSTON ARTCC Hrs: 2200-0600 |
| ATIS: | 118.75 Hrs: 24 |
| ASOS: | (337-477-3371) |
| EMERG: | 243.0 |
| TRSA: | 119.35 ;WEST |
| HEL OPS: | 119.75 ;OFFSHORE HELICOPTER OPERATIONS |
| TRSA: | 282.3 ;EAST |
| TRSA: | 119.8 ;EAST |
| TRSA: | 353.75 ;WEST |
| EMERG: | 121.5 |
- APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY HOUSTON ARTCC (ZHU) ON FREQS 124.7/317.4 (LAKE CHARLES RCAG) WHEN LAKE CHARLES APCH CTL (LCH) CLSD.
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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Area Code: 337 |
| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERA Helicopters, Inc.
Update FBO info |
478-6131 | Jet A | |
| Transit Aviation of Lake Charles, Inc.
Update FBO info |
Unicom 122.95 | 478-7722 | 100LL, Jet A |
Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | ||
| FSS Name (ID): | De Ridder(DRI) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 02/20/25 to 0901Z 03/20/25.
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APD - Airport Diagram
DP - Departure Procedure Charts
HOT - Hot Spots
IAP - Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
MIN - Minimums
STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival Charts
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near LCH
Navigational Aid (NAVAID) distances from the airport are listed in Nautical Miles (NM).
Nearby Airports with Fuel
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A110-1 | ATCT BLIND SPOT ON TWY J. |
| A110-2 | BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT. |
| A110-4 | FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622. |
| A34-15/33 | SOUTH 900 FT GRVD. |
| A81-APT | WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 15; MALSF RWY 33; HIRL RWY 15/33; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 33 OPR CONSLY. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | 05/23 15/33 |
| Longest Runway: | 15/33 is 6500 ft (1981 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: | 15 |
LCH Airport Runway Details
| Runway 05/23 | 5200 ft x 100 ft (1585 m x 30 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 09/12/2023 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 70.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 90.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 140.0 | |
Runway 05 |
Runway 23 |
|
Elevation: |
10.1 | 14.5 |
Latitude: |
30-07-42.5967N | 30-08-14.3522N |
Longitude: |
093-13-47.0794W | 093-13-00.4720W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
052 | 232 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Left | Right |
Runway Markings Type: |
Nonprecision Instrument | Nonprecision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Fair | Fair |
Object at End: |
TREE | |
Object Height: |
65 | |
Distance from End: |
1620 | |
Object Centerline Offset: |
455 ft. right of centerline | |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Box VASI On Left Side Of Runway |
REIL: |
Yes | Yes |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
51 | 47 |
Declared Distances |
||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): |
5200 | 5200 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): |
5200 | 5200 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): |
5200 | 5200 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): |
5200 | 5200 |
| Runway 15/33 | 6500 ft x 150 ft (1981 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 09/12/2023 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Good condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 100.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 145.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 260.0 | |
Runway 15 |
Runway 33 |
|
Elevation: |
11.2 | 9.8 |
Latitude: |
30-07-43.3963N | 30-06-45.2285N |
Longitude: |
093-13-40.5141W | 093-13-08.8737W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
155 | 335 |
ILS Type: |
ILS/DME | |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
POLE | |
Object Height: |
28 | |
Distance from End: |
1412 | |
Object Centerline Offset: |
455 ft. right of centerline | |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Right Side Of Runway |
Runway Visual Range (RVR): |
Touchdown, Midfield | Midfield |
Approach Light System: |
1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
70 | 50 |
Declared Distances |
||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): |
6500 | 6500 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): |
6500 | 6500 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): |
6500 | 6500 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): |
6500 | 6500 |
Services
Airframe Repair: |
Major |
Powerplant Repair: |
Major |
Bottled Oxygen: |
None |
Bulk Oxygen: |
High Pressure / Low Pressure |
Fuel Available: |
100LL, MOGAS |
Landing Fees: |
No |
Parking: |
Hangars and tiedowns available |
Maps & Diagrams
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