KLCH -- Lake Charles Rgnl

Lake Charles, LA, US

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Airport Communications

ATIS: 118.75
ASOS: 337-240-9596
LAKE CHARLES TOWER: 120.7 (257.8)
LAKE CHARLES GROUND: 121.8
LAKE CHARLES APPROACH: 119.35, 119.8 (282.3, 353.75)
LAKE CHARLES DEPARTURE: 119.35 (353.75)
IC: 119.35 (353.75)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 126.25
EMERG: 121.5 (243.0)
CTAF: 120.7
UNICOM: 122.95
HEL OPS: 119.75
TRSA: 119.35, 119.8 (282.3, 353.75)
AWOS-3 at CWF (6.6 NE): 120.0, 337-214-2134
AWOS-3PT at UXL (7.9 W): 118.175, 337-558-5321
AWOS-3PT at 5R8 (22.6 NW): 121.2, 337-786-1518
AWOS-3PT at 3R7 (29.4 E): 121.15, 337-824-0517
AWOS-3 at 3L4 (29.7 SE): 118.825, 337-538-2321
  • Approach/Departure service provided by houston ARTCC (ZHU) on frequencies 124.7/317.4 (lake charles RCAG) when lake charles approach control (LCH) closed.

Runways

Runway 15/33

Dimensions6500 x 150 feet / 1981 x 46 meters
Surface Concrete / Grooved / in Good Condition
SOUTH 900 FT GRVD.
Weight Limits S-100, D-145, ST-260
PCR VALUE: 287/R/D/X/T
Edge LightingHigh Intensity
Runway 15 Runway 33
Coordinates N30°7.72' / W93°13.68'N30°6.75' / W93°13.15'
Elevation 11.29.8
Traffic Pattern RightLeft
Runway Heading 155° True335° True
Declared Distances TORA:6500 TODA:6500 ASDA:6500 LDA:6500TORA:6500 TODA:6500 ASDA:6500 LDA:6500
Markings Precision Instrument in good conditionPrecision Instrument in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)P4R (3° Glide Path Angle)
RVR Equipment TMMidpoint
Approach Lights MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alignment indicator lightsMALSF

Runway 05/23

Dimensions5200 x 100 feet / 1585 x 30 meters
Surface Asphalt / in Good Condition
Weight Limits S-70, D-90, ST-140
PCR VALUE: 89/F/D/X/T
Edge LightingMedium Intensity
Runway 05 Runway 23
Coordinates N30°7.71' / W93°13.78'N30°8.24' / W93°13.01'
Elevation 10.114.5
Traffic Pattern LeftRight
Runway Heading 52° True232° True
Declared Distances TORA:5200 TODA:5200 ASDA:5200 LDA:5200TORA:5200 TODA:5200 ASDA:5200 LDA:5200
Markings Non-Precision Instrument in fair conditionNon-Precision Instrument in fair condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)V4L (3° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights
REIL YesYes

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN30°7.57' / W93°13.40'
LocationLocated 5 miles S of Lake Charles, LA. on 1878 acres of land.
Elevation14.5 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation3° E

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateNovember 1961
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleYes
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSEE RMK
A.R.T.C.C.HOUSTON
F.S.S.DE RIDDER
NOTAMs FacilityLCH (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartHOUSTON
ARFF CertI B S 05/1973
Airspace AnalysisNO OBJECTION
AttendanceALL/ALL/0500-2230
AirspaceCLASS D SVC 0600-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
CALCASIEU PARISH
PO BOX 5820
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607
337-477-6051
Manager
HEATH ALLEN
PO DRAWER 5820
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607
337-477-6051

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue), Jet-A1+
Transient StorageTiedowns, Hangar
Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Other ServicesAIR FREIGHT SERVICES, AVIONICS, CHARTER SERVICE, PILOT INSTRUCTION, AIRCRAFT RENTAL

Remarks

  • ATCT blind spot on taxiway J.
  • Birds on & in the vicinity of airport.
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on FSS frequency, contact houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.
  • When the control tower is closed activate MALSR runway 15; MALSF runway 33; HIRL runway 15/33; MIRL runway 05/23 - CTAF. PAPI runway 33 operates continuously.