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Lake Charles Regional Airport

Lake Charles, United States

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Lake Charles Regional Airport

Lake Charles, United States
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Southwest Louisiana's primary commercial gateway serving Lake Charles.

Opened
1929
Location
Lake Charles, United States
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH/KLCH) is a public airport located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving as the primary commercial aviation facility for the southwest Louisiana region. It handles both commercial passenger service and general aviation operations, supporting the area's petrochemical, gaming, and tourism industries. The airport has historically offered limited scheduled commercial service, reflecting the mid-sized nature of the Lake Charles metropolitan area. It has faced challenges and recoveries related to hurricane damage, notably from Hurricanes Laura and Delta in 2020, which significantly impacted the region's infrastructure. Despite its modest size, LCH plays an important role in connecting southwest Louisiana to major hub airports, facilitating business travel tied to the region's significant industrial and energy sectors.
Terminals
The airport features a single terminal building with a modest number of gates serving commercial and general aviation passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and ride-share services connecting the airport to downtown Lake Charles and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
American Eagle and other regional carriers have provided service connecting Lake Charles to major hub airports such as Dallas/Fort Worth.
Notable facts
  • ›Severely impacted by back-to-back hurricanes Laura and Delta in 2020, requiring significant repair and recovery efforts.
  • ›Serves a region with major petrochemical, LNG export, and casino resort industries driving business travel.
  • ›Located approximately 3 miles west of downtown Lake Charles.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 15 feet above mean sea level.
  • ›The airport supports general aviation alongside limited scheduled commercial service.
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Routes

LCH → DFWAA · ER4 ERD
LCH → IAHUA · ERJ
LCH → DFWUS · ERD
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Lake Charles Regional Airport
Encyclopaedia

Lake Charles Regional Airport is a public use airport located in unincorporated Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States, 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of the central business district of Lake Charles. Owned by Calcasieu Parish, the airport serves approximately 375,000 people in the Lake Charles – Jennings combined statistical area.

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