Flying in Lake Charles, LA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Lake Charles — the nearest is Chennault International Airport (KCWF), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 57m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 03m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Lake Charles
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Chennault International Airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport
Southland Field
Orange County Airport
Beauregard Regional Airport
Allen Parish Airport
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
Polk Army Air Field
Beaumont Municipal Airport
Jasper County Airport Bell Field
St Landry Parish Ahart Field
Lafayette Regional Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 05:01–18:59 | 13h 57m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 56m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 06:59–17:01 | 10h 03m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25.1°C / 77°F | 16.3°C / 61°F | 22 km/h | 37% |
| Summer | 32.1°C / 90°F | 24.8°C / 77°F | 16 km/h | 57% |
| Autumn | 26.1°C / 79°F | 17°C / 63°F | 17 km/h | 30% |
| Winter | 18°C / 64°F | 8.9°C / 48°F | 21 km/h | 32% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Lake Charles, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
Flying with Floks near Lake Charles
Find the local flying community on Floks — book an instructor, rent an aircraft, or try a discovery flight. New area? Be the first to list.
Open Floks →