5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
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Airports / Louisiana / LCH
Medium airport · LCH
Lake Charles Regional Airport.
Lake Charles, Louisiana · 15 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
429 ratings
0
Operators based
15
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lake Charles, LouisianaELEV 15 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
429
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
15
Field elevation
feet above sea level
43
Nearest alternate
nm to BPT
Field standing
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH / LCH) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 15 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LCH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT, 43 nm), Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI, 43 nm), and Polk Army Air Field (POE, 55 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,500-foot paved runway, LCH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LCH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lake Charles.
1 FBO serves KLCH. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Freeman Jet Center Lake Charles
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- Hangar
- 0500-2200
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Their patience and professionalism set the tone for a smooth, stress‑free travel day.”
Bayou Chic5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Also I’m obsessed with the new bar and coffee in the terminal.”
Stormi Vincent5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KLCH
IATA
LCH
FAA / Local
LCH
Elevation
15 ft
Coordinates
30.1261° N · 93.2233° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs LA fields
state range 2–330 ft
At 15 ft, LCH sits lower than 74% of the 27 Louisiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,500 ft
- 15/336,500 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 05/235,200 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,500 ft
LCH's 6,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 43nmBPTJack Brooks Regional AirportBeaumont/Port Arthur
- 43nmDRIBeauregard Regional AirportDeRidder
- 55nmPOEPolk Army Air FieldFort Polk
- 64nmLFTLafayette Regional AirportLafayette
- 70nmARAAcadiana Regional AirportNew Iberia
- 80nmAEXAlexandria International AirportAlexandria
Location
Open the full mapKLCH · Lake Charles Regional Airport · Lake Charles, LA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LCH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 230 nm | 56m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 247 nm | 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 488 nm | 1h 32m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 723 nm | 2h 5m |
| Miami (MIA) | 733 nm | 2h 6m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 757 nm | 2h 10m |
| Denver (DEN) | 810 nm | 2h 17m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 866 nm | 2h 25m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LCH?
- Lake Charles Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LCH?
- Lake Charles Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Lake Charles Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves LCH: Freeman Jet Center Lake Charles. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to LCH?
- The closest alternate is Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT), about 43 nm away, followed by Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) at 43 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LCH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 56m (230 nm), Dallas about 58m (247 nm), Nashville about 1h 32m (488 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.