Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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- Chennault International Airport (CWF)
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Chennault International Airport (CWF)
- General
- Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 01/01/1964, Runways: 1, Land Area Covered By Airport: 1310 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 07594.3*A, Location ID: CWF, Region: Southwest, District Office: LNM, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 124.200 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1483, Aeronautical sectional chart: Houston, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: DRI, Tie-In FSS Name: De Ridder, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 16 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2006-09-14), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCH, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZHU, Boundary ARTCC Name: Houston, Airspace Determination: Conditional, Certification Type & Date: IV A U 07/1992, Federal Agreements: No, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: CWF, Last Inspection Date: 06/25/2015, Inspection Group: FAA airports field personnel, Inspection Method: State
- Location
- State: Louisiana, County: Calcasieu, City: Lake Charles, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 12' 38.100'', Lng: -93° 08' 35.500'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.210583, Lng: -93.143194, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2006-09-14), Distance from central business district: 4 mi (E) Find on map
- Owner
- Chennault Intl Arpt Authority, 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, La 70615-6849, 337-491-9961
- Manager
- Randolph R. Robb, 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, La 70615-6849, 337-491-9961
- Operations
- Period: 12/31/2013 - 12/31/2014, Commercial Operations: 76, Air Taxi Operations: 665, Itinerant Operations: 3,205, Local Operations: 1,488, Military Operations: 9,495
- Aircraft
- Single Engine Aircraft: 15, Multi Engine Aircraft: 1
- Additional
- Fuel Types: 100LLA1+, Magnetic Variation: 4E (Year 1990), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bottled Oxygen Type: Low pressure, Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: CARGO, INSTR, RNTL
- Remarks
- Airspace Determination: TFC PATTERN 600' & BLO. PRVDD ATCT OPNL TO PRVD ATC SVCS PRIOR TO ACFT OPNS.
Runway 1
- Base End
- Base End ID: 15, True Alignment: 154, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 13' 25.889'', Lng: -93° 09' 01.805'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.223858, Lng: -93.150502, Physical Elevation: 14 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 53.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 15.8 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Approach Light System: MALSR, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 50, Take-Off Run Available: 10,701 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 10,701 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 10,701 ft, Landing Distance Available: 10,701 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/14/2006), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/14/2006), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/14/2006)
- Reciprocal End
- Reciprocal End ID: 33, True Alignment: 334, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 11' 50.336'', Lng: -93° 08' 09.162'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.197316, Lng: -93.135878, Physical Elevation: 16 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 53.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 16.5 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 50, Take-Off Run Available: 10,701 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 10,701 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 10,701 ft, Landing Distance Available: 10,701 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/14/2006), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/14/2006), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (09/14/2006)
National Wildlife Strike Incidents
2015-04-30
Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1 (Airplane), Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Gray catbird, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: BASHComments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
2014-04-16
Time: Night (00:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N932NA, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = NASA
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. FAA 12811. PASSERINE. UNDETERMINED WARBLER. ALTITUDE REPTD AS LESS THAN 2000. SPEED REPTD AS LESS THAN 200.
2014-04-07
Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-10 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Unknown bird, Report Type: BASHComments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
2013-08-21
Time: Day (11:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Dept Of Justice, Aircraft: MD-83 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 135 knots, Miles From Airport: 3 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $100, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-EComments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER)
Remarks: SMALL DENT ON LT WING, CENTER, L/E SLAT. FINAL APRCH.
2012-10-03
Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Perching birds (y), Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASHComments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
2012-09-11
Time: Day (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Coast Guard, Aircraft: EADS CASA HC 144 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: C2301, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Remarks: ON PLANNED TOUCH AND GO MANEUVER, BIRD FLEW ACROSS RWY AND HIT RADOME. ABORTED T/O AND TAXIED TO RAMP. INSPN FOUND NO DMG. CLEANED REMAINS. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE AFTER APPROX 1 HR.
2012-08-20
Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-38 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird, Out Of Service: 176336 h, Other Costs: $185882, Report Type: BASHComments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx (x/xx/xxxx damage code changed from E to C to match USDA definitions)
2011-09-15
Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Baltimore oriole, Size: Small, Report Type: BASHComments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
2010-05-06
Time: Night (21:45), Operator: Fedex Express, Aircraft: A-310 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N405FE, Flight: 1381, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 3500 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-ERemarks: NO DMG NOTED.
2006-08-24
Time: Day (10:15), Operator: Military, Aircraft: KC-135R (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASHComments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
2006-04-04
Time: Day (13:00), Operator: Military, Aircraft: E-8C (Airplane), Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: BASHComments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
2005-01-29
Time: Day (07:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-40 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N978AX, Flight: 162, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-ERemarks: FLOCK OF SML BIRDS. 1 HIT FRONT OF FUSELAGE ON FINAL APCH. NO DMG.
2000-05-03
Time: Day (11:33), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Dept Of Justice, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER CODE)
Remarks: BLOOD ON NOSE CONE
1999-11-02
Time: Night, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9-30 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N936AX, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-71999-07-09
Time: Dawn, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Abx Air, Aircraft: DC-9 (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15R, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Remarks: NO DMG. WHITE EGRETS. FLT 162.
2015 Incidents: 1, 2014 Incidents: 2, 2013 Incidents: 1, 2012 Incidents: 3, 2011 Incidents: 1, 2010 Incidents: 1, 2006 Incidents: 2, 2005 Incidents: 1, 2000 Incidents: 1, 1999 Incidents: 2, 1998 Incidents: 3, 1997 Incidents: 1, 1996 Incidents: 1
FAA Registered Aircraft: 204 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Lake Charles)
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