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Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 11/01/1961, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 1878 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 07594.1*A, Location ID: LCH, Region: Southwest, District Office: LNM, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 120.700 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Houston, Tie-In FSS ID: DRI, Tie-In FSS Name: De Ridder, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 14 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: NGS (2007-04-09), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCH, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZHU, Boundary ARTCC Name: Houston, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Certification Type & Date: I A S 05/1973, Federal Agreements: NGY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: LCH, Last Inspection Date: 03/26/2015, Inspection Group: FAA airports field personnel, Inspection Method: Federal
  • Location
  • State: Louisiana, County: Calcasieu, City: Lake Charles, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 07' 33.900'', Lng: -93° 13' 24.300'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.126083, Lng: -93.223417, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: NGS (2007-04-09), Distance from central business district: 5 mi (S) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Calcasieu Parish, Po Box 5820, Lake Charles, La 70607, 337-477-6051
  • Manager
  • Heath Allen, Po Drawer 5820, Lake Charles, La 70607-5820, 337-477-6051
  • Operations
  • Period: 12/31/2013 - 12/31/2014, Commercial Operations: 35, Air Taxi Operations: 13,650, Itinerant Operations: 10,297, Local Operations: 9,562, Military Operations: 2,166
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 39, Multi Engine Aircraft: 10, Jet Engine Aircraft: 3, Helicopters: 41
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA1+, Magnetic Variation: 3E (Year 2005), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: Yes, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: AFRT, AVNCS, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL
  • Remarks
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RY 15; MALSF RY 33; HIRL RY 15/33; VASI RY 33 & MIRL RY 05/23 - CTAF. VASI RY 23 OFF WHEN ATCT CLSD.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 05, True Alignment: 52, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 07' 42.598'', Lng: -93° 13' 47.080'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.128500, Lng: -93.229745, Physical Elevation: 10 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 49.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 13.5 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 21, Object Height: 65 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1620.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 455R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 5,200 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 5,200 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 5,200 ft, Landing Distance Available: 5,200 ft, Position Source: NGS (04/09/2007), Elevation Source: NGS (04/09/2007), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 23, True Alignment: 232, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 08' 14.356'', Lng: -93° 13' 00.477'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.137321, Lng: -93.216799, Physical Elevation: 14 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 47.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 14.6 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 5,200 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 5,200 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 5,200 ft, Landing Distance Available: 5,200 ft, Position Source: NGS (04/09/2007), Elevation Source: NGS (04/09/2007), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 15, True Alignment: 155, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 07' 43.395'', Lng: -93° 13' 40.513'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.128721, Lng: -93.227921, Physical Elevation: 11 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 70.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 11.5 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Approach Light System: MALSR, Controlling Object Description: POLE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 46, Object Height: 28 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1412.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 421L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Take-Off Run Available: 6,500 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 6,500 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 6,500 ft, Landing Distance Available: 6,500 ft, Position Source: NGS (04/09/2007), Elevation Source: NGS (04/09/2007), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 33, True Alignment: 335, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 06' 45.228'', Lng: -93° 13' 08.874'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.112564, Lng: -93.219132, Physical Elevation: 10 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 50.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 11.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Approach Light System: MALSF, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: D, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Take-Off Run Available: 6,500 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 6,500 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 6,500 ft, Landing Distance Available: 6,500 ft, Position Source: NGS (04/09/2007), Elevation Source: NGS (04/09/2007), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: NGS (04/09/2007)

2014 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Passenger Airline Aeronautical Revenue
  • Passenger airline landing fees: $80,656, Terminal arrival fees, rents, and utilities: $150,981, Total: $231,637
  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • FBO revenue - contract or sponsor-operated: $53,961, Cargo and hangar rentals: $22,630, Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $41,339, Security reimbursement from Federal Government: $104,321, Total: $222,251
  • Non-Aeronautical Revenue
  • Land and non-terminal facility leases and revenues: $620,749, Terminal-services and other: $4,733, Rental cars-excludes customer facility charges: $322,967, Other: $283,671, Total: $1,232,120
  • Operating Expenses
  • Personnel compensation and benefits: $967,681, Communications and utilities: $137,151, Supplies and materials: $170,189, Contractual services: $334,815, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $133,062, Depreciation: $1,989,994, Other: $65,166, Total: $3,798,058
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $7,130, Grant receipts: $3,796,978, Passenger Facility Charges: $280,531, Other: $549,305, Total: $4,633,944
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $2,521,894, Net assets (deficit) at beginning of year: $47,946,060, Net assets (deficit) at end of year: $50,467,954
  • Capital Expenditures and Construction in Progress
  • Airfield: $2,014,378, Terminal: $640,820, Roadways, rail and transit: $262,182, Other: $1,101,216, Total: $4,018,596
  • Indebtedness at End of Year
  • Loans and interim financing: $26,302, Total: $26,302
  • Unrestricted Net Assets
  • Unrestricted Cash and Investments: $778,089

2011 Operating and Financial Summary

  • Passenger Airline Aeronautical Revenue
  • Passenger airline landing fees: $52,736, Terminal arrival fees, rents, and utilities: $139,056, Total: $191,792
  • Non-Passenger Aeronautical Revenue
  • Cargo and hangar rentals: $24,120, Fuel sales net profit / loss or fuel flowage fees: $36,000, Total: $60,120
  • Non-Aeronautical Revenue
  • Terminal-food and beverage: $1,100, Terminal-retail stores and duty free: $2,880, Rental cars-excludes customer facility charges: $600,000, Total: $603,980
  • Operating Expenses
  • Depreciation: $1,534,456, Total: $1,534,456
  • Non-Operating Expenses
  • Interest expense - restricted and non-restricted: $8,976, Passenger Facility Charges: $289,892, Other: $192,225, Total: $491,093
  • Net Assets
  • Change in net assets: $-187,471

2008 Operating and Financial Summary

    2007 Operating and Financial Summary

    • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
    • Landing Fees: $49,344, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $50,866, Cargo and hangar rentals: $26,400, Other: $13,925, Total: $140,535
    • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
    • Terminal - retail stores: $1,344, Terminal - other: $1,344, Rental cars: $740,744, Total: $743,432
    • Non-Operating Revenue
    • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $45,935, Grant receipts: $6,467,394, Passenger Facility Charges: $212,070, Other: $1,280,431, Total: $8,005,830
    • Operating Expenses
    • Personnel compensation and benefits: $829,172, Communications and utilities: $82,017, Supplies and materials: $261,634, Repairs and maintenance: $13,715, Contractual services: $203,109, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $66,387, Other: $44,188, Total: $1,500,222
    • Non-Operating Expenses
    • Depreciation: $680,976, Net: $6,708,599

    2006 Operating and Financial Summary

      2005 Operating and Financial Summary

        2004 Operating and Financial Summary

        • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Landing Fees: $61,178, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $52,517, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $40,000, Cargo and hangar rentals: $38,000, Aviation fuel tax retained for airport use: $25,000, Misc.: $1,539, Total: $218,234
        • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Land and non-terminal facilities: $208,000, Terminal - food and beverage: $2,300, Terminal - retail stores: $1,400, Terminal - other: $56,112, Rental cars: $193,443, Total: $461,255
        • Non-Operating Revenue
        • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $8,472, Grant receipts: $1,375,562, Passenger Facility Charges: $118,465, Other: $384,760, Total: $1,887,259
        • Operating Expenses
        • Personnel compensation and benefits: $688,920, Communications and utilities: $122,646, Supplies and materials: $116,578, Repairs and maintenance: $36,075, Contractual services: $172,921, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $46,519, Misc.: $16,061, Total: $1,199,720
        • Non-Operating Expenses
        • Depreciation: $595,162, Net: $771,866
        • Reporting Year Proceeds
        • Proceeds from sale of property: $62,238, Total: $62,238
        • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
        • Terminal: $1,263,147, Total: $1,263,147

        2003 Operating and Financial Summary

        • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Landing Fees: $59,814, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $125,630, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $50,537, Cargo and hangar rentals: $21,216, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $20,674, Other: $21,426, Total: $299,297
        • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Land and non-terminal facilities: $218,869, Terminal - retail stores: $1,344, Rental cars: $176,785, Misc.: $702, Total: $397,700
        • Non-Operating Revenue
        • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $9,770, Grant receipts: $1,137,859, Passenger Facility Charges: $108,985, Other: $333,746, Total: $1,590,360
        • Operating Expenses
        • Personnel compensation and benefits: $650,854, Communications and utilities: $107,878, Supplies and materials: $116,373, Repairs and maintenance: $93,468, Contractual services: $264,406, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $43,948, Misc.: $14,526, Total: $1,291,453
        • Non-Operating Expenses
        • Other: $27,507, Total: $27,507, Depreciation: $591,174, Net: $377,223
        • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
        • Terminal: $214,976, Total: $214,976

        2002 Operating and Financial Summary

        • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Landing Fees: $60,941, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $83,702, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $45,111, Cargo and hangar rentals: $45,000, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $24,202, Total: $258,956
        • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Land and non-terminal facilities: $204,041, Terminal - other: $23,180, Rental cars: $215,852, Misc.: $311, Total: $443,384
        • Non-Operating Revenue
        • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $17,328, Grant receipts: $2,450,068, Passenger Facility Charges: $126,591, Other: $363,392, Total: $2,957,379
        • Operating Expenses
        • Personnel compensation and benefits: $561,937, Communications and utilities: $91,377, Supplies and materials: $56,648, Repairs and maintenance: $47,936, Contractual services: $294,264, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $43,086, Misc.: $3,541, Other: $11,605, Total: $1,110,394
        • Non-Operating Expenses
        • Depreciation: $470,022, Net: $2,079,303
        • Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
        • Airfield: $2,385,129, Parking: $70,299, Other: $96,551, Total: $2,551,979
        • Indebtedness at End of Year
        • Net Assets: $13,356,200
        • Restricted Financial Assets
        • Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $13,356,200

        2001 Operating and Financial Summary

        • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Landing Fees: $70,377, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $116,055, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $48,345, Cargo and hangar rentals: $43,530, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $25,717, Misc.: $1,500, Other: $27,065, Total: $332,589
        • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Land and non-terminal facilities: $157,321, Rental cars: $215,684, Other: $44,432, Total: $417,437
        • Non-Operating Revenue
        • Grant receipts: $238,532, Passenger Facility Charges: $56,354, Other: $398,697, Total: $693,583
        • Operating Expenses
        • Personnel compensation and benefits: $563,034, Communications and utilities: $116,624, Supplies and materials: $139,683, Contractual services: $269,385, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $38,512, Misc.: $1,863, Other: $532,961, Total: $1,662,062
        • Non-Operating Expenses
        • Other: $215,389, Total: $215,389, Net: $0

        2000 Operating and Financial Summary

        • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Landing Fees: $102,313, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $134,189, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $48,639, Cargo and hangar rentals: $40,720, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $26,183, Total: $352,044
        • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Land and non-terminal facilities: $174,002, Rental cars: $230,528, Misc.: $2,672, Total: $407,202
        • Non-Operating Revenue
        • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $74,652, Grant receipts: $1,085,824, Other: $325,591, Total: $1,486,067
        • Operating Expenses
        • Personnel compensation and benefits: $619,856, Communications and utilities: $107,305, Supplies and materials: $138,720, Contractual services: $190,641, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $40,044, Misc.: $1,796, Other: $543,722, Total: $1,642,084
        • Non-Operating Expenses
        • Other: $193,687, Total: $193,687, Net: $409,542
        • Reporting Year Proceeds
        • Other: $1,062,252, Total: $1,062,252

        1999 Operating and Financial Summary

        • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Landing Fees: $104,065, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $121,853, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $48,639, Cargo and hangar rentals: $41,520, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $51,157, Total: $367,234
        • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Land and non-terminal facilities: $143,388, Rental cars: $221,347, Misc.: $543, Total: $365,278
        • Non-Operating Revenue
        • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $58,031, Grant receipts: $262, Other: $317,368, Total: $375,661
        • Operating Expenses
        • Personnel compensation and benefits: $646,321, Communications and utilities: $95,400, Supplies and materials: $135,192, Contractual services: $117,525, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $40,397, Misc.: $4,357, Other: $614,814, Total: $1,654,006
        • Non-Operating Expenses
        • Net: $0
        • Reporting Year Proceeds
        • Other: $82,518, Total: $82,518

        1998 Operating and Financial Summary

        • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Landing Fees: $128,995, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $119,653, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $48,309, Cargo and hangar rentals: $46,020, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $24,293, Total: $367,270
        • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Land and non-terminal facilities: $133,504, Rental cars: $229,645, Misc.: $1,000, Total: $364,149
        • Non-Operating Revenue
        • Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $57,646, Grant receipts: $584,926, Other: $363,336, Total: $1,005,908
        • Operating Expenses
        • Personnel compensation and benefits: $587,177, Communications and utilities: $101,627, Supplies and materials: $144,189, Contractual services: $92,835, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $40,002, Misc.: $3,372, Other: $596,117, Total: $1,565,319
        • Non-Operating Expenses
        • Net: $172,008
        • Reporting Year Proceeds
        • Other: $656,020, Total: $656,020

        1997 Operating and Financial Summary

        • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Landing Fees: $119,784, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $129,501, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $54,236, Cargo and hangar rentals: $46,020, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $15,725, Total: $365,266
        • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Land and non-terminal facilities: $99,632, Rental cars: $218,456, Misc.: $2,557, Total: $320,645
        • Non-Operating Revenue
        • Grant receipts: $1,297,153, Other: $553,396, Total: $1,850,549
        • Operating Expenses
        • Personnel compensation and benefits: $450,585, Communications and utilities: $95,125, Supplies and materials: $104,751, Contractual services: $154,232, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $64,757, Misc.: $26,373, Other: $523,626, Total: $1,419,449
        • Non-Operating Expenses
        • Net: $1,117,011
        • Reporting Year Proceeds
        • Proceeds from sale of property: $149,161, Other: $1,548,530, Total: $1,697,691

        1996 Operating and Financial Summary

        • Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Landing Fees: $56,208, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $113,804, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $59,315, Cargo and hangar rentals: $46,020, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $19,595, Total: $294,942
        • Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
        • Land and non-terminal facilities: $71,062, Rental cars: $242,250, Misc.: $705, Total: $314,017
        • Non-Operating Revenue
        • Grant receipts: $205,011, Other: $323,736, Total: $528,747
        • Operating Expenses
        • Personnel compensation and benefits: $423,422, Communications and utilities: $98,608, Supplies and materials: $96,972, Contractual services: $102,087, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $96,985, Misc.: $23,379, Other: $513,307, Total: $1,354,760
        • Non-Operating Expenses
        • Net: $0
        • Reporting Year Proceeds
        • Other: $269,449, Total: $269,449

        National Wildlife Strike Incidents

        2014-12-01
        Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N11106, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
        Remarks: AIRLINE REQUESTED MECHANIC.
        2014-05-07
        Time: Night (13:20), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Envoy Air, Aircraft: EMB-135 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N827AE, Flight: 3176, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Miles From Airport: 20 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
        Remarks: STRUCK F/O SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. NO DMG. BLOOD RESIDUE ON WINDSHIELD. LOCATION REPTD AS 20NM KLCH.
        2014-05-06
        Operator: Military, Aircraft: T-1 (Airplane), Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: American bittern, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Tail, Report Type: BASH
        Comments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
        2013-12-17
        Operator: Business, Aircraft: CIRRUS SR 20/22 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N19JM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 23, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
        Comments: OPER = TLC CAR WASH LAND TRUST CORP SOURCE = MOR LCH-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
        Remarks: WHILE ON 2 MILE FINAL, REPTD STRIKING A CANADA GOOSE. NO ASSISTANCE REQD. REPTD NO DMG AFTER INSPN.
        2013-12-12
        Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5/23, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
        Remarks: FOUND BIRD DURING DAILY SAFETY INSPN.
        2013-10-08
        Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-winged dove, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
        Remarks: BIRD FOUND DURING INSPN. REMVD AND ID'D.
        2013-07-31
        Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 5/23, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
        Remarks: DURING SAFETY ISNPN BIRD WAS FOUND WITH A DETACHED WING AND REMOVED FROM RWY. TIME = NIGHT
        2013-02-04
        Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 15/33, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
        Remarks: BIRD CARCASS FOUND ON W SIDE OF RWY 15 AT THE INTXN OF TWY JULIET. 1615 PM DAY.
        2012-08-04
        Time: Day (11:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: AGUSTA 109 (Helicopter), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboshaft (helicopter), Registration: N334JT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 1700 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Miles From Airport: 2 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged Other, Float Bags, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
        Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = ERA HELICOPTERS LLC
        Remarks: NO REAL DMG. JUST REMOVED PAINT. LOCATION REPTD AS 2 MILES E OF KLCH.
        2012-03-08
        Time: Day (12:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: American Eagle Airlines, Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N624AE, Flight: 2945, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 1600 ft, Speed: 200 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Great blue heron, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
        Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx & Rx)
        Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. A/C SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DMG TO THE NOSE. BIO MATTER (FEATHERS, BLOOD, FLUIDS) LODGED INTO WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES.
        2009-12-04
        Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Ameristar Jet Charter, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N85TW, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 33, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
        Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx) & FEATHER ID
        Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 3991.
        2008-07-23
        Time: Day (17:20), Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 2861, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
        Remarks: PILOT REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE WHILE ON FINAL APCH. NO DMG WAS REPORTED. A/C LANDED W/O INCIDENT.
        2008-04-10
        Time: Night, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Colgan Airways, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N191MJ, Flight: 9504, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
        Remarks: I REQUESTED PILOT CALL LCH TWR WITH ADDITIONAL INFO. AT TIME OF THIS REPT PILOT HAS NOT CALLED.
        2007-02-23
        Time: Day (11:36), Operator: Colgan Airways, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Flight: 9559, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
        Remarks: REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE WHILE DEPARTING.(ASSUME TAKE OFF RUN).FLT CONTD. NO A/C DMG REPTD.
        2005-02-12
        Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Expressjet (Continental Exprs), Aircraft: EMB-145 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N15932, Flight: 3341, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 15, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: New World Vultures, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged nose, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
        Remarks: SML DENT ON NOSE.
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