Lake Charles Regional Airport

Lake Charles Regional Airport opened in the mid-1930s (around 1935) and today operates from a single passenger terminal, serving as a compact but important gateway for southwestern Louisiana. This small regional airport handles a handful of daily commercial flights and supports local oil-and-gas, petrochemical and leisure travel, connecting the city to larger hubs. It’s about a 5–10 minute drive from downtown Lake Charles via I-10 with rental cars, taxis and airport shuttles the primary options; public transit is limited. Fares are generally affordable for regional service though options are fewer than at major hubs, and airlines serving the airport typically include American Eagle and United Express rather than a full-service hub.