Chennault International Airport (KCWF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, LA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Chennault International Airport (KCWF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lake Charles, LA at 17 ft. KCWF reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 10,702 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KCWF in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCWF 290355Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 29/25 A2988 RMK AO2 T02900254
What changed at KCWF?
Since the 0335Z (10:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0335Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCWF
KCWF is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 17 ft). KCWF does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLCH, about 7 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KCWF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 10,702 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 33 | 10,702 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 9 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 9→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCWF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, LA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KCWF is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCWF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BPT UA /OV BPT340010/TM 2253/FL020/TP P28A/SK FEW025/TB LGT CHOP
BPT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BPT340010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2253Reported at 22:53 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK FEW025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
AEX UA /OV AEX135020/TM 2219/FL430/TP GLF6/TB MOD CHOP FL430/RM ZHU
AEX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AEX135020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2219Reported at 22:19 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP GLF6Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP FL430Turbulence: moderate chop fl430.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCWF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCWF reported mostly VFR across 40 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15
- 58%
- 33
- 42%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCWF
- IATA
- CWF
- FAA LID
- CWF
- City
- Lake Charles
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 17 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.2106, -93.1432
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 10,702 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLCH
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 10m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
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KCWF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, LA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCWF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCWF?+
KCWF has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 10,702 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCWF report its own weather?+
Yes — Chennault International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCWF have a TAF?+
No — KCWF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLCH, about 7 nm away.
Does KCWF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCWF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCWF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCWF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Chennault International Airport (KCWF) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Chennault International Airport (KCWF)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Chennault International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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