Chennault International Airport

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Chennault International Airport
IATA: CWF - ICAO: KCWF
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Chennault International Airport Authority
Serves Lake Charles, Louisiana
Elevation AMSL 17 ft (5.2 m)
Coordinates 30°12′38.13″N, 93°08′35.48″W
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
15/33 10,701 3,262 Concrete

Chennault International Airport (IATA: CWF, ICAO: KCWF) is a public airport located 4 miles (6 km) east of the city of Lake Charles, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA.

While a fully operational airport, it is an industrial center and provides no commercial air services. It is named for Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault, the aviator famous for commanding the Flying Tigers fighter group during World War II[1].

Its mission statement reads as follows: "The Authority created pursuant hereto shall be established for the primary object and purpose of stimulating and encouraging the development of an industrial park for economic development through commerce, industry and research and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources of the area and provide job opportunities."[2]

Northrop Grumman Corporation is Chennault's major aircraft manufacturing and modification tenant. E.A.D.S. Aeroframe Services, Inc. specializes in maintenance and overhaul services for Airbus. The Chennault Jet Center, the focus of Chennault's Fixed Base Operations for business and general aviation, as well as charter operations, is also located nearby. Airborne Express air freight operations serve Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas with daily DC-9 jet service from its on-airport truck hub, providing tenants with immediate access to express air shipping.

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The Louisiana Regional Technical College (Sowela Campus), located on-site at Chennault, offers a variety of vocational courses and tailors training programs to meet business needs.

The Mallard Cove Golf Course, an 18-hole championship golf course, is located near the airport.

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