Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois
MWA · KMWA · Marion, IL · 472 ft elevation · var 1E · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KMWA / MWA
- Coordinates
- 37.7512, -89.0166
- Elevation
- 472 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- NOTAM facility
- MWA
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1944/10
- Distance from city
- 4 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:21 PM | 01:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:53 PM | 01:53Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- 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. on 128.4 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 02: 4-light PAPI (left) · 20: MALSR · 11: 4-light PAPI (left) · 29: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02 · 021°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 128.4
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
8,012 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 021° mag · 22° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 56 ft, 2,130 ft from threshold, 697 ft L of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 201° mag · 202° true
- Markings
- precision
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (MWA) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 83 ft, 2,945 ft from threshold, 847 ft L of centerline — 33:1 slope to clear
Runway 11/29
4,997 ft × 100 ft · ASPH-CONC (Excellent)- Heading
- 107° mag · 108° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 62 ft, 1,537 ft from threshold, 90 ft L of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 287° mag · 288° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Sign, 30 ft, 1,218 ft from threshold, 249 ft L of centerline — 33:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,012 ft | |
| 11/29 | 4,997 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | 119.675 | AWOS 3 |
| CLD | 125.3 | CLNC DEL |
| CNTR | 125.3 | KANSAS CITY CNTR |
| CTAF | 128.4 | |
| GND | 121.7 | |
| RDO | 110.4 | ST LOUIS RDO |
| TWR | 128.4 | MARION TWR |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MWA · Marion | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r228° / 0.3 NM |
| VNN · Mount Vernon | VOR-DME | 113.80 | r193° / 38 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
⚠ Hot spots published at this airport — review the hot-spot chart before you taxi ↗Approaches3
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- hangars
- Other services
- Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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.
- PCR VALUE: 550/F/D/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 190/R/D/W/T
- FIRST 1200 FT OF RWY 29 GRVD CONC.
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About KMWA
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA · KMWA) is an airport in Marion, IL, at 472 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,012 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMWA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KMWA have a control tower?
Yes. Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KMWA?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois has 2 runways; the longest is 8,012 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KMWA?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is in Marion, IL, at an elevation of 472 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7512, -89.0166.
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