Southern Illinois' primary commercial gateway serving the region.
Opened
1942
Location
Marion, United States
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (IATA: MWA, ICAO: KMWA) is a public airport located in Marion, Illinois, serving the southern Illinois region. It is operated by Southern Illinois Airport Authority and serves as the main commercial service airport for the area, including nearby cities such as Carbondale and Herrin.
The airport was renamed to honor military veterans and has historically provided regional air service connecting southern Illinois to larger hub airports. It features two runways and handles both commercial passenger operations and general aviation traffic.
Due to its regional nature, the airport has seen varying levels of commercial service over the years, with connectivity often depending on Essential Air Service (EAS) program subsidies that support air access to smaller communities.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building designed to handle regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars and taxi services connecting the airport to Marion and surrounding communities.
Airlines here
The airport has been served by regional carriers operating under Essential Air Service contracts, with SkyWest Airlines among those providing connections to larger hubs.
Notable facts
- ›Named to honor military veterans of southern Illinois.
- ›Operated by the Southern Illinois Airport Authority.
- ›Has received Essential Air Service (EAS) federal subsidies to maintain commercial air service.
- ›Located approximately 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri.
- ›Serves a multi-county region of southern Illinois including Williamson and Jackson counties.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
