Airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
Lake Charles Regional Airport is the main gateway to Lake Charles and southwest Louisiana, located about 9 km south of the city centre. Compare transfer options to downtown hotels, lakefront casinos and surrounding areas to plan your onward journey.
Passengers
Luggage
About Lake Charles Regional Airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport is the main commercial airport serving Lake Charles and southwest Louisiana. Opened in its current form in 2009, the modern terminal replaced the previous facility damaged by Hurricane Rita in 2005 and was built to stronger hurricane standards.
Located about 9 km south of downtown Lake Charles, the airport provides domestic connections through American Eagle to Dallas/Fort Worth and United Express to Houston Intercontinental, linking the region to major hubs and onward destinations.
The two-level terminal places ticket counters, baggage claim and car rental desks on the first level, with dining, shopping and security screening leading to the boarding gates on the second level.
Ground transportation includes on-site car rental counters, taxis, ride-share services and private transfers, while free Wi-Fi, dining and shopping facilities support a convenient travel experience.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Lake Charles Regional Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building with two levels. The first level houses airline ticket counters, baggage claim and car rental desks, while the second level contains dining, shopping and the security checkpoint leading to the boarding gates.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Lake Charles Regional Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Lake Charles Regional Airport to downtown hotels, lakefront casinos, business locations and other destinations across southwest Louisiana.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Lake Charles.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Lake Charles Regional Airport for independent travel around the city and onward journeys to nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
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