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KLCH/LCH METAR & TAF Lake Charles Regional Airport

Lake Charles, LouisianaElevation 15 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR10 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-74 ft
-89 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0153Z (8:53 PM local) · 10 min old

KLCH is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
17°C / 7°C
63°F / 45°F. 10°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.25 inHg
1024.4 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO CLR RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SLP251
sea-level pressure 1025.1 hPa
T01670072
precise temperature 16.7°C, dew point 7.2°C
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (7:00 PM local)

KLCH forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN25025,000 ft
0000Z7:00 PM0448Z11:48 PM0936Z4:36 AM1424Z9:24 AM1912Z2:12 PM0000Z7:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM BKN

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FAA: no delays reported at LCH.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests tonight mostly cloudy, low near 59F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Mostly Cloudy 59 E 4 kt – 0%
Monday Partly Sunny 82/59 E 9 kt – 0%
Tuesday Mostly Sunny 83/62 E 9 kt – 1%
Wednesday Sunny 84/61 E 9 kt – 2%
Thursday Sunny 84/62 E 9 kt – 1%
Friday Mostly Sunny 84/66 E 9 kt – 22%
Saturday Chance Rain Showers 84/67 SE 9 kt – 51%
Sunday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 86 S 9 kt – 15%

Source: National Weather Service (office LCH). Forecast issued 0128Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
NESW15330523CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 6,500 ft

15/33
Dimensions
6,500 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 15155°T
Landing length (LDA)6,500 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,500 / 6,500 / 6,500 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 33335°T
Landing length (LDA)6,500 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,500 / 6,500 / 6,500 ft
Approach lightsMALSF
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
05/23
Dimensions
5,200 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0552°T
Landing length (LDA)5,200 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,200 / 5,200 / 5,200 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23232°T
Landing length (LDA)5,200 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,200 / 5,200 / 5,200 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-74 ft
Pressure altitude
-315 ft
Field elevation
15 ft MSL
Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Dewpoint
7°C (45°F)
Altimeter
30.25 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2331Z 6:31 PM
Sunrise
1222Z 7:22 AM
Loggable night
2356Z (6:56 PM local) → 1157Z (6:57 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2331Z (6:31 PM local) → 1222Z (7:22 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0031Z (7:31 PM local) → 1122Z (6:22 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Lake Charles Regional Airport is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Field elevation 15 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerHEATH ALLEN
Manager phone337-477-6051
AttendedDaily, 0500–2230
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKLCH / LCH
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.1261, -93.2233
Distance from city5 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF120.700
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.35
APP/DEP
A/D
118.75
ATIS
ATIS
126.25
CLNC DEL
CLD
120.7
CTAF
CTAF
121.8
GND
GND
122.3
DE RIDDER RDO
RDO
120.7
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

KLCH traffic patterns

2026-07-15 to 2026-10-22, 6 days observed · data 2026-10-23

Low confidence
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
0.5
AVG OPS/DAY
1
Activity trend over 2 days: flat, from 1 to 1 operations per dayOperations trend (2 days)

Busiest day: Tue · Busiest month: Jul

FLEET MIX
Piston single 45%Jet 36%Helicopter 18%

Mostly small piston aircraft.

TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›E75L (Jet) · ~2 landings/mo
›UNKN (Piston single) · ~2 landings/mo
›EC35 (Helicopter) · ~1 landings/mo
›C172 (Piston single) · ~1 landings/mo
›A139 (Helicopter) · ~0 landings/mo
Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KCWF Chennault International Airport
7 NM NE
VFR
KBPT Jack Brooks Regional Airport
43 NM W
VFR
KDRI Beauregard Regional Airport
43 NM N
VFR
KBMT Beaumont Municipal Airport
52 NM W
VFR
KPOE Polk Army Air Field
55 NM N
VFR
KJAS Jasper County Airport Bell Field
62 NM NW
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 15; MALSF RWY 33; HIRL RWY 15/33; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 33 OPR CONSLY.
›PCR VALUE: 287/R/D/X/T
›ATCT BLIND SPOT ON TWY J.
›PCR VALUE: 89/F/D/X/T
›SOUTH 900 FT GRVD.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KLCH on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KLCH have a METAR?
Yes. KLCH has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KLCH have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KLCH; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KLCH?
KLCH sits at 15 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KLCH?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.