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Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (KMWA/MWA) — Marion, United States

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (KMWA/MWA) serves Marion, United States. This is a small airport with 2 runways (02/20, 11/29). Field elevation is 472 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KMWA
  • Name: Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 37.751209
  • Longitude: -89.016571
  • Elevation: 472 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Marion
  • IATA Code: MWA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 2442x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 11/29

  • Designation: 11/29
  • Dimensions: 1523x30m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 128.400, 128.400 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 110.400 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 125.300 MHz
  • ATIS: 119.675 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 618-993-3353
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

02/027 warning
ILS out of service
ILS RWY 20 OM U/S
2026-02-23 13:17:00 2027-10-01 21:11:00
07/016 info
TOWER LGT (ASR 1009629) 374734.40N0885159.20W (7.3NM ENE MWA) 795.9FT (313.0FT AGL) U/S
2026-07-11 18:56:00 2026-08-25 18:55:00
07/015 info
AP WINDCONE FOR RWY 11 LGT U/S
2026-07-11 02:29:00 2026-07-17 22:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KMWA?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KMWA?
The tower frequency at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is 128.4, 128.4 MHz.
What fuel is available at KMWA?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois offers 100LL, Jet A.
Does KMWA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (United States).
Where is KMWA located?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (KMWA) is located in Marion, United States.
What is the IATA code for KMWA?
The IATA code for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is MWA.
How long is the runway at KMWA?
The main runway at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (02/20) measures 2442x46m.