VETERANS AIRPORT OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KMWA)
Marion, Illinois · Williamson County · 4 miles W of city
Airport information
FAA identifierMWA
ICAO identifierKMWA
Elevation471.7 ft MSL
Latitude37.75497° N
Longitude89.01108° W
Magnetic variation1E
AirspaceClass D (CLASS D SVC 0700-1900; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Nonhub
Based aircraft24
Annual enplanements10,558
Planned development (2025–29)$8,007,531
Sectional chartST LOUIS
ARTCCKansas City Center
Flight ServiceSaint Louis
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1944/10
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityMWA
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerDouglas S Kimmel
Manager phone618-993-3353
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,012 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 02: P4L · 20: MALSR |
| 11/29 | 4,997 × 100 ft | Asphalt-Concrete (excellent) | 11: P4L · 29: P4L |
ILS approaches: 20 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| MARION RCAG | 127.475 | MARION |
| MARION RCAG | 346.275 | MARION |
| GND/P | 121.7 | MARION |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| CTAF | 128.4 | — |
| LCL/P | 128.4 | MARION |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3P · 618-942-8877
Airport remarks
- 72 HR PPR RQR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CTC AMGR.
- WATERFOWL & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
- TWY E & E4 CLSD INDEF.
- HELIPADS ARE LOCATED IN THE NE CORNER OF GA RAMP. HELIPADS ARE IN NON-MOVEMENT AREA.
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 20; REIL RWY 11 & 29; PAPI RWY 02, 11 & 29; HIRL RWY 02/20; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. HIRL RWY 02/20 PRESET TO LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.
- SVC AVBL 0700-1800; AFT HR - 618-993-2764.
- EMAIL ADDRESS: AIRPORT1@MIDWEST.NET (ALL LOWER CASE)
- M-F 1500-2300Z 618-993-3353; AFT HR- 618-889-3900.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
