Is KCWF VFR or IFR right now?

KCWF is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KCWF has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 350° at 7 kt, runway 33 gives a 7 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Chennault International Airport have?

Chennault International Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 10,702 ft (3,262 m). Field elevation is 17 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KCWF?

AWOS 120.00 MHz, Tower 124.20 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KCWF?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:07 UTC and sunset at 23:54 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:18 UTC.

Are there delays at KCWF right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KCWF.

MVFR · Marginal VFR

Chennault International Airport

General Aviation Airport · Lake Charles, LA, United States

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Chennault International Airport. It's 79°F with 84% humidity. Winds from 350° at 7 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,500 ft.

ICAOKCWFIATACWFLOCALCWF

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation17ft5 m

Longest runway10,702ft3,262 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates30.21, -93.1430°12'38.2"N 93°08'35.5"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

36 min ago

79°F26°C · Dew 73°FMVFR — Marginal VFR

350° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling1,500 ft AGL
Humidity84%
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Pressure1015 hPa
GustsNone

Overcast 1,500′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KCWF 042146Z 35007KT 10SM OVC015 26/23 A2997

Decoded — plain language

Wind350° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature79°F / 26°C

Dew point73°F · 84% RH

Altimeter29.97 inHg

Ceiling1,500 ft AGL

Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR

SkyOvercast 1,500′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:46Z·Chenault Intl, LA, US·36 min ago

Runway winds

15/33

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind2 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind7 kt

Crosswind2 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:22 UTC

What is the weather at Chennault International Airport (KCWF) right now?: Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Chennault International Airport. It's 79°F with 84% humidity. Winds from 350° at 7 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,500 ft. (observed 21:46 UTC)
Is KCWF VFR or IFR right now?: KCWF is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KCWF has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 350° at 7 kt, runway 33 gives a 7 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Chennault International Airport have?: Chennault International Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 10,702 ft (3,262 m). Field elevation is 17 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KCWF?: AWOS 120.00 MHz, Tower 124.20 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KCWF?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:07 UTC and sunset at 23:54 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:18 UTC.
Are there delays at KCWF right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KCWF.

Runways

1 total

15/33◐ lit

10,702 ft3,262 × 200 ft · Concrete

Radio frequencies

6 listed

AWOS120.00AWOS 3

Ground121.65

Tower124.20

CTAF124.20

UNICOM122.95UNICOM

Approach119.80LAKE CHARLES APP/DEP

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.