Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA): Codes, Runways & Location
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (IATA: MWA · ICAO: KMWA) is a medium-sized airport serving Marion, United States. It lies at 37.7512° N, 89.0166° W, 472 ft (144 m) above sea level.
Overview of Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Marion in United States. It is identified by the IATA code MWA and the ICAO code KMWA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2442 m (8012 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 472 ft (144 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) about 21 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,442 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois
Where is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois located?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is located in Marion, United States. Its coordinates are 37.7512° N, 89.0166° W.
What is the airport code for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois has an IATA code of MWA and an ICAO code of KMWA.
How long is the runway at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois's longest runway is about 2442 m (8012 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois have?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois a major airport?
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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