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(KMWA) Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

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Marion, IL
(618) 993-3353

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
02/20, 11/29

Longest paved runway: 8,012 ft (2,442 m)

Elevation:
472 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Apch/Dep Svc Prvdd By Kansas City Artcc On Freqs 127.475/346.275 (Marion Rcag).
FAA
Emergency Frequency Not Available.
FAA
Kansas City Artcc Prvds Clnc Del On Freq 127.475 When Atct Clsd.
FAA
Tower Hrs: 0700-1900
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 0700-1900; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
FAA
Fees:
Ramp, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Midwest Aviation
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:54 am - 8:13 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:42 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:25 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$5.98
100LL (full)
$4.77
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)

Distance Calculator

Distance From:

Distance To:

Veterans Airport Of Southern Illinois


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Southern Illinois University

Crab Orchard Wildlife Preserve

Giant City State Park

Cracker Barrell

(618) 993-6306

Bob Evans

(618) 993-1487

T-Bird

(618) 998-0501

Marion Cab

993-8181
MWA
Southern Illinois University
Crab Orchard Wildlife Preserve
Giant City State Park
Cracker Barrell
Bob Evans
T-Bird
Marion Cab

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Runway 02/20

Dimensions:
8,012 × 150 ft
(2,442 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 80,000 lbs
Double wheel: 95,000 lbs
Double tandem: 140,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, porous friction course, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:0220
Elevation: 452.6 ft 465.4 ft
Heading: 021° magnetic
022° true
201° magnetic
202° true
Gradient: 0.16% up 0.16% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Fair condition precision, in Fair condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/a ILS
Obstructions:

Trees, 697 ft Left ft of center, 56 ft high, 2,130 ft from end, 34:1 clearance slope

Tree, 847 ft Left ft of center, 83 ft high, 2,945 ft from end, 33:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

Runway 11/29

Dimensions:
4,997 × 100 ft
(1,523 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 45,000 lbs
Double wheel: 55,000 lbs
Double tandem: 100,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, concrete, grooved, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
First 1200 Ft of Rwy 29 Grvd Conc.
FAA
Designator:1129
Elevation: 453.7 ft 467.2 ft
Heading: 107° magnetic
108° true
287° magnetic
288° true
Gradient: 0.27% up 0.27% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: basic, in Fair condition basic, in Fair condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Tree, 90 ft Left ft of center, 62 ft high, 1,537 ft from end, 21:1 clearance slope

Sign, 249 ft Left ft of center, 30 ft high, 1,218 ft from end, 33:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: MWA
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KMWA. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: MWA
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 14 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
06/006 06/08/2025 1929 10/06/2025 1929
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1263458) 373355.00N0884635.10W (15.9NM SE MWA) 946.9FT (255.9FT AGL) U/S
07/001 07/01/2025 1235
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1220508) 374834.60N0885542.10W (5.1NM NE MWA) 656.8FT (253.0FT AGL) U/S
07/002 07/01/2025 1531 10/29/2025 1531
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1291796) 372530.90N0890852.10W (20.9NM SSW MWA) 870.4FT (267.7FT AGL) U/S
06/028 06/27/2025 1902 08/01/2025 2200
RWY 29 RWY END ID LGT U/S
07/023 07/10/2025 1533 10/09/2025 0400
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1236884) 375109.30N0885607.40W (6.9NM NNE MWA) 767.1FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S
07/004 07/01/2025 2128 09/30/2025 2359
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1040116) 373326.00N0890124.00W (11.9NM S MWA) 1338.6FT (498.7FT AGL) U/S
07/015 07/05/2025 0229 07/25/2025 2200
RWY 20 2000FT DIST REMAINING SIGN LEFT SIDE LGT U/S
06/026 06/27/2025 1901 08/01/2025 2200
RWY 02 RWY END ID LGT U/S

Additional Remarks

Helipads are Located in the Northeast Corner of Ga Ramp. Helipads are in Non-Movement Area.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy E & E4 Clsd Indef.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Waterfowl & Deer on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
72 Hr Prior Permission Required Rqr for Unsked Acr Operations with More Than 30 Pax Seats - CTC Amgr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 37.75497, -89.01108
  • 37° 45′ 17.9″ N, 89° 0′ 39.9″ W
  • 37° 45.298′ N, 89° 0.665′ W
ARTCC:
Kansas City (ZKC)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: St Louis Sectional
FSS:
Saint Louis (STL)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
01E (1985)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
  • high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
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.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:

Light Aircraft 1271 MSL

Heavy Aircraft 1971 MSL

AM
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
AWOS-3P 119.675T
(618) 942-8877
Marion
CTAF 128.4 Marion
Ground Control 121.7 Marion
Tower 128.4 Marion
UNICOM 122.95 Marion

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

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Webcams

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METARs

METARs from this airport:

KMWA
VFR
Obsv:
1:35 AM GMT
(12 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.05 "Hg
Temp:
27.6 °C (81.7 °F)
Dew Pt:
27.0 °C (80.6 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KMDH
11 nm W
VFR
Obsv:
12:52 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
7 SM
Wind:
180°
@ 4 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.02 "Hg
Temp:
30.0 °C (86.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
26.1 °C (79.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

KMVN TAF
35 nm N
Issued:
11:20 PM GMT
(2 hours ago)
Today 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
170°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
170°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
Mist
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Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
210°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
N/A
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain
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KCGI TAF
42 nm SW
Issued:
11:20 PM GMT
(2 hours ago)
Today 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
210°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KPAH TAF
43 nm S
Issued:
11:20 PM GMT
(2 hours ago)
Today 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
160°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
190°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Douglas S Kimmel
10400 Terminal Dr; Suite 200
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3353 (Office)

Owner

Williamson County Airport Authority
10400 Terminal Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3353 (Office)
Remarks:
Email Address: Airport1@Midwest.Net (All Lower Case)
FAA
M-F 1500-2300Z 618-993-3353; Aft Hr- 618-889-3900.
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