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Staff & service
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Airports / Illinois / MWA
Medium airport · MWA
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois.
Marion, Illinois · 472 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
117 ratings
0
Operators based
472
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Marion, IllinoisELEV 472 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
117
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
472
Field elevation
feet above sea level
11
Nearest alternate
nm to MDH
Field standing
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Marion, Illinois, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (KMWA / MWA) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 472 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MWA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Southern Illinois Airport (MDH, 11 nm), Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI, 41 nm), and Barkley Regional Airport (PAH, 43 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,012-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MWA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Williamson County Regional Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MWA to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KMWA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Midwest Aviation Marion
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open daily 07:00-18:00; after-hours call-out service available
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Getting through security is easy and the staff is very friendly.”
Stuart Yancy5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There is plenty of room to lounge around with power receptacles.”
Stuart Yancy5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMWA
IATA
MWA
FAA / Local
MWA
Elevation
472 ft
Coordinates
37.7512° N · 89.0166° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs IL fields
state range 321–871 ft
At 472 ft, MWA sits lower than 76% of the 51 Illinois fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,012 ft
- 02/208,012 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/294,997 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,012 ft
MWA's 8,012 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmMDHSouthern Illinois AirportMurphysboro
- 41nmCGICape Girardeau Regional AirportCape Girardeau
- 43nmPAHBarkley Regional AirportPaducah
- 61nmBLVScott AFB/Midamerica AirportBelleville
- 72nmEVVEvansville Regional AirportEvansville
- 84nmALNSt Louis Regional AirportAlton/St Louis
Location
Open the full mapKMWA · Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois · Marion, IL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MWA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 149 nm | 45m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 259 nm | 1h 0m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 483 nm | 1h 31m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 549 nm | 1h 41m |
| Houston (HOU) | 578 nm | 1h 45m |
| Austin (AUS) | 625 nm | 1h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 718 nm | 2h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 742 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MWA?
- Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois's longest paved runway is 8,012 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MWA?
- Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,012 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois?
- One FBO serves MWA: Midwest Aviation Marion. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MWA?
- The closest alternate is Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), about 11 nm away, followed by Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MWA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 0m (259 nm), Dallas about 1h 31m (483 nm), Washington DC about 1h 41m (549 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.