Medium airport · Marion, United States
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is a medium airport serving Marion, United States. Its IATA code is MWA. Its ICAO code is KMWA. It has 2 runways, longest 8,012 ft (ASP). Elevation 472 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Marion, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MWA |
| ICAO code | KMWA |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 8,012 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 472 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 37.7512° N, 89.0166° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Gateway Arch · United States · 87.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Giant City State Park · United States · 13.8 miles away
- Ferne Clyffe State Park · United States · 15.4 miles away
- Lake Murphysboro State Park · United States · 20.1 miles away
- Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area · United States · 24.0 miles away
- Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area · United States · 24.9 miles away
- Cache River State Natural Area · United States · 27.1 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Southern Illinois Airport
13.0 miles awayHarrisburg-Raleigh Airport
25.8 miles awayMount Vernon Outland Airport
40.4 miles awaySparta Community Airport - Hunter Field
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois — its IATA code is MWA and its ICAO code is KMWA.
Where is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois located?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois serves Marion, United States. Its coordinates are 37.7512° N, 89.0166° W.
How high is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois sits at 472 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#20579
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Airport_of_Southern_Illinois
Page last updated 13 November 2026.