Chennault International Airport

Chennault International Airport is an economic leader in the Gulf Coast aviation market. It is the home of leading companies in aircraft MRO, manufacturing, transportation and service industries. There’s also 850 acres for new development — with ready access to utilities, reducing the cost of development.

Chennault’s 10,702-by-200-foot runway and ample ramp space can handle the largest aircraft in the world’s inventory. There’s also 2 million square feet of hangar space, 24/7 ARFF Index E and airport security, an air traffic control tower, uncongested airspace and ramp space. It’s a significant opportunity for companies looking for ease of access and lower cost operational costs with the support of larger airports.

Chennault’s major tenant partners include Northrop Grumman, LandLocked Aviation Services, Citadel Completions, Louisiana Millwork (Masonite), Million Air, and the Louisiana National Guard and others. They employ more than 1,000 people go to work at Chennault each day repainting aircraft, manufacturing doors and staircases for homes, outfitting luxury jets, and overhauling military aircraft.

Based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Chennault has nearby rail and deepwater port service and direct access to Interstate 10 and Interstate 210 — all opportunities for multi-modal operations.

Your business deserves an airport partner that cares about relationships and shares the desire to grow as a team. Come see the Chennault difference.