Sleeping in Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Lake Charles Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

LCH Airport Overview

lake charles airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Lake Charles Regional Airport.

What to Expect

Lake Charles Airport (code: LCH) consists of a small, two-story terminal with four gates. Flights depart from the Upper Level, where you’ll find an eatery and a gift shop, though their operating hours are limited. Free WiFi helps pass the time. Economy class passengers may be able to pay to enter a Business Lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and access information.

Sleeping in Lake Charles Airport

We have received few reviews from travellers who have passed through here. If you’re looking for a place to spread out, the baggage claim area on the landside is said to be carpeted. For uninterrupted sleep, a few hotels are located nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Lake Charles Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

There are no hotels at Lake Charles Regional airport, so you will need to travel into the city (approx. 15 minute drive).  Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Lake Charles, search deals and read traveller reviews.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

Business Lounge – Location: 2nd Floor. Hours, rates and access details are not known.

wifiAirport WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Lake Charles Regional Airport.

airport infoMore Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs, operated by First Federal Bank, are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: unknown.

Currency Exchange – Information not available.

Duty Free & Shopping – Gift Shop Express offers souvenirs, drinks, etc. Location: Second Floor. Hours: 9:30AM – 4:30PM (Mon – Fri).

Food & Drinks – Limited information is available. There is a food outlet on the 2nd Floor but hours are not known. Vending machines can be found on both floors which dispense hot/cold beverages, snacks and microwaveable foods. There is also a healthy option vending machine available.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Mobile Charging – There is an Airport Business Lounge (2nd Floor) which may offer charging services.

Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Showers – Not available.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The terminal is open 3:00AM – last arrival.

airlinesAirlines

Lake Charles airport is served by the following airlines: American Eagle • United Express.

transportationAirport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

Onsite car rental agencies include Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National. Location: First Floor, left hand side.  Visit our travel partner at Tripadvisor to search for car rentals deals.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis are readily available outside the terminal.

Last updated: 2024-01-31

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.