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.
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LCH Airport Overview
To 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) has 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.
Sleeping in Lake Charles Airport
We have received a 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.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Lake Charles Airport Guide.
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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.
Airport Hours
The terminal is open from 3:00 AM until the last scheduled arrival.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels within walking distance of Lake Charles Regional Airport. Nearby hotels are located in Lake Charles, about a 15-minute drive away. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Lake Charles, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
No lounges are available. If this information has changed, click here to update the guide.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Limited food options are available. A food outlet is located on the 2nd floor, though operating hours are unknown. Vending machines on both floors sell hot and cold beverages, snacks, and microwaveable items. A vending machine with healthier snack options is also available.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage storage and lockers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
An Airport Business Lounge on the 2nd floor may provide access to power outlets or charging services.
Showers
Showers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Lake Charles Regional Airport.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs operated by First Federal Bank are available. Fees may apply. Location: unknown.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are not available.
Duty Free & Shopping – Gift Shop Express sells souvenirs, drinks, and travel items. Location: Second Floor. Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Mon – Fri).
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Car Rentals
Onsite car rental agencies include Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National. Location: First Floor, left-hand side.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available outside the terminal.
Last updated: 2026-03-10
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.