Medium airport · Lake Charles, United States
Lake Charles Regional Airport
The airport received CARES Act funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, the largest amount of any airport in Louisiana. Its IATA code is LCH. Its ICAO code is KLCH. It has 2 runways, longest 6,500 ft (ASP). Elevation 15 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Lake Charles, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LCH |
| ICAO code | KLCH |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 6,500 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 15 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 30.1261° N, 93.2233° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Lake Charles Regional Airport is known for
The airport received CARES Act funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, the largest amount of any airport in Louisiana.
History
A new modern terminal building was officially opened to the public in 2009. In 2009, American Eagle (now Envoy Air) began twice daily, nonstop regional jet service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Lake Charles Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sam Houston Jones State Park · United States · 12.3 miles away
- Big Thicket National Preserve · United States · 53.6 miles away
- Sea Rim State Park · United States · 56.4 miles away
- Village Creek State Park · United States · 57.3 miles away
- Palmetto Island State Park · United States · 66.5 miles away
- Chicot State Park · United States · 73.0 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lake Charles Regional Airport?
The airport received CARES Act funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, the largest amount of any airport in Louisiana.
What is the airport code for Lake Charles Regional Airport?
Lake Charles Regional Airport — its IATA code is LCH and its ICAO code is KLCH.
Where is Lake Charles Regional Airport located?
Lake Charles Regional Airport serves Lake Charles, United States. Its coordinates are 30.1261° N, 93.2233° W.
What is the history of Lake Charles Regional Airport?
A new modern terminal building was officially opened to the public in 2009. In 2009, American Eagle (now Envoy Air) began twice daily, nonstop regional jet service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3637
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Charles_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.