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KMWA · MWA

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

Marion, IllinoisElevation 472 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 8,012 ft

02/20
Dimensions
8,012 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0222°T
Landing length (LDA)8,012 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,012 / 8,012 / 8,012 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20202°T
Landing length (LDA)8,012 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,012 / 8,012 / 8,012 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
11/29
Dimensions
4,997 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
MED
RWY 11108°T
Landing length (LDA)4,997 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,997 / 4,997 / 4,997 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29288°T
Landing length (LDA)4,997 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,997 / 4,997 / 4,997 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is in Marion, Illinois. Field elevation 472 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerDOUGLAS S KIMMEL
Manager phone618-993-3353
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKMWA / MWA
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.7512, -89.0166
Distance from city4 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF128.400
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.675
AWOS 3
AWOS
125.3
CLNC DEL
CLD
125.3
KANSAS CITY CNTR
CNTR
128.4
CTAF
CTAF
121.7
GND
GND
110.4
ST LOUIS RDO
RDO
128.4
MARION TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCR VALUE: 190/R/D/W/T
›WATERFOWL & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FIRST 1200 FT OF RWY 29 GRVD CONC.
›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.
›PCR VALUE: 550/F/D/X/T
›72 HR PPR RQR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CTC AMGR.
›EMAIL ADDRESS: AIRPORT1@MIDWEST.NET (ALL LOWER CASE)
›HELIPADS ARE LOCATED IN THE NE CORNER OF GA RAMP. HELIPADS ARE IN NON-MOVEMENT AREA.
›SVC AVBL 0700-1800; AFT HR - 618-993-2764.
›TWY E & E4 CLSD INDEF.
›M-F 1500-2300Z 618-993-3353; AFT HR- 618-889-3900.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KMWA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KMWA have a METAR?
Yes. KMWA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KMWA have a TAF?
When KMWA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KMWA?
KMWA sits at 472 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KMWA?
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