Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois — Marion, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereVeterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion uses the IATA code MWA, with KMWA as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from MWA
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, coded MWA, serves Marion and the broader Williamson County area in southern Illinois. Renamed in honor of military veterans, the airport provides scheduled commercial service, typically through subsidized Essential Air Service routes connecting to major hubs like Chicago or St. Louis, alongside general aviation and charter traffic. MWA supports the regional economy tied to nearby attractions such as Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and Rend Lake, as well as local business travel. The airport features a paved runway suitable for regional jets and turboprops. As a smaller regional facility, MWA plays an important connectivity role for a rural part of Illinois that lacks larger nearby commercial airports, keeping the area linked to national air travel networks.
Runways at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8012 ft (2442 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 11/29 | 4997 ft (1523 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 119.675 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 125.3 MHz |
| CNTR | KANSAS CITY CNTR | 125.3 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 128.4 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| RDO | ST LOUIS RDO | 110.4 MHz |
| TWR | MARION TWR | 128.4 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
- Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) — 20.9 km (13.0 mi)
- Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) — 76.2 km (47.3 mi)
- Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) — 79.7 km (49.5 mi)
- Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) — 113.7 km (70.6 mi)
- Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) — 134.1 km (83.3 mi)
- St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 155.3 km (96.5 mi)
- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — 162.1 km (100.7 mi)
- Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) — 162.6 km (101.0 mi)
MWA searches typically confirm this is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion, Illinois, with travelers checking current EAS carrier service and flight schedules to major hub cities.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois?
The IATA code for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is MWA.
What is the ICAO code for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois?
The ICAO code for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is KMWA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.