Chennault International (CWF)

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Location and general information

Control tower: Yes, 0600-2200 local
Attendance: All months, all days, 0600-2200
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A-1+
Oxygen: Bottled low
Transient storage: Hangar, tie-downs
Other services: Cargo handling, flight instruction, aircraft rental
ARTCC: Houston (ZHU)
Flight service: De Ridder (DRI)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility: CWF
Wind indicator: Lighted
Beacon: White and green, sunset to sunrise
Segmented circle: Yes
Landing fee: No
Customs: Landing rights airport
FAR 139 certification: Class IV, ARFF index A, unscheduled air carrier (07/1992)
Airport manager: W. Kevin Melton
337-491-9961
Last FAA inspection: 01/16/2026

Index E available with 24 hours notice call airport manager 337-491-9961.
Birds on and in the vicinity of of airport.
When control tower closed, for CD contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.
Prior permission required reqd for aircraft / helo operations in the industrial area.
For port of entry request, contact the dir of operations via ciaa@chennault.org at least 3 bus days (M-F) prior to planned arrival.
Contact aprt manager for dsgnd ramp space for public use.
F/W and R/W refuel 0600-2200 call 337-279-4877. 24 hour PN and frequency before landing - 124.2 adz ATC for rapid refuel operations and procedures to S ramp. Two (2) aircraft simultaneous operations available.
Compass rose available on tenant ramp, 301315N, 930912W.

Source: FAA Airport Data and Information Portal (ADIP), effective October 29, 2026. View this airport on the FAA site

Runway	Size	Surface
15 / 33	10,702 × 200 ft	Concrete, fair

Codes, elevation and runways: FAA airport data (NASR), effective 2026-10-29. Reference only, not for navigation.

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