Regional airport · Lake Charles, United States
Lake Charles Regional
- Elevation
- 15 ft
- Coordinates
- 30°08′N 93°13′W
- Local time
- America/Chicago
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Field information
KLCH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Lake Charles Regional (KLCH/LCH) has 2 runways; the longest, 15/33, is 6,500 ft (1,981 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index A. Operating hours: 1100-0430Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KLCH, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Chicago
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Lake Charles
Elevation
15 ft
Position
30.1261, -93.2233
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index A
Operating hours
1100-0430Z
Runways · KLCH
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 6,500 ft (1,981 m) | 150 ft | concrete | Lighted |
| 05/23 | 5,200 ft (1,585 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KLCH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Lake Charles Regional (KLCH / LCH) in Lake Charles, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KLCH is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KLCH
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at KLCH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KLCH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at KLCH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KLCH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KLCH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KLCH: 30° 7′ 34″ N 93° 13′ 24″ W; elevation 15 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Lake Charles
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Lake Charles. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KLCH.
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Cargo Operations at KLCH
Support for freighter operations into KLCH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KLCH sits in the network
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Operating into KLCH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Lake Charles Regional — one desk for the whole trip.