Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

KMWA / MWA

Marion, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
09:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
4,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMWA 040935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN044 BKN060 OVC110 15/13 A3009 RMK AO2 T01540133

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 472 ft
BKN 4,400 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,872 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,472 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,472 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (472 ft)
Pressure Alt
300 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 413 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MWA
02
20
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 8,012 ft 150 ft ASP 22°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
22° angle
11/29 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 107°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
107° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMWA

5,956 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.1%
MVFR
11.1%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
3%

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 28.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
13%
NE
5.1%
E
5.3%
SE
4.9%
S
18.5%
SW
11.7%
W
4.8%
NW
8.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.8°C
Range: -18°C to 36°C
-18°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,956 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMWA
IATA Code: MWA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 472 ft MSL

Location

City: Marion
Country: US
Latitude: 37.751208°
Longitude: -89.016568°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 8,012 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

Overview

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois serves Marion and the surrounding region as a medium-sized airport located in southern Illinois. Situated at an elevation of 472 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with two substantial asphalt runways. Its strategic location and infrastructure make it an important transportation hub for general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KMWA demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with VFR conditions present 81.2% of the time. The airport experiences moderate wind patterns, predominantly from the south at an average of 7.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 31.9% of the time. Temperature ranges from -14°C to 36°C, indicating significant seasonal variation that pilots should anticipate and prepare for accordingly.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 02/20 with a length of 8,012 feet and 11/29 measuring 5,000 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Both runways exhibit 100% favorable wind coverage, with Runway 02/20 presenting an average crosswind of 3.6 knots and Runway 11/29 averaging 5.6 knots crosswind. These characteristics provide pilots with flexible approach and departure options.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly reliable visual and instrument conditions, with only 5.4% IFR and 2.4% LIFR occurrences. Visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM occurring only 1.8% of the time). September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots operating at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.