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

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
128.4
Runways
02/20, 11/29
Elevation
472 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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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 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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • 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

A0658/26
info
TOWER LGT (ASR 1272884) 373917.50N0885934.20W (6.1NM S MWA) 841FT (308FT AGL) U/S
2026-10-27 09:33 UTC 2026-12-11 15:33 UTC
10/019
info
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1223210) 374240.10N0885604.20W (4.5NM SE MWA) 677.8FT (255.9FT AGL) U/S
2026-10-26 23:26 UTC 2026-11-26 17:00 UTC
10/018
info
TWY B3 HLDG PSN SIGN BTN TWY B AND RWY 11/29 LGT U/S
2026-10-23 20:54 UTC 2026-11-06 22:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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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 MHz.
What fuel is available at KMWA?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois offers 100LL, Jet A.
Does KMWA require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for 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.