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Veterans of Southern Illinois Airport (MWA)

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Veterans of Southern Illinois Airport Weather

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Veterans of Southern Illinois Airport Information

Airport Address:
10400 Terminal Drive, Marion, IL 62959, United States
Official Website:
Contact Number:

MWA Manager & Contact Information

Name:
DOUGLAS S KIMMEL
Address:
10400 TERMINAL DR; SUITE 200
Telephone:

About Veterans of Southern Illinois Airport

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (IATA: MWA, ICAO: KMWA, FAA LID: MWA), also known as Williamson County Regional Airport, is five miles west of Marion, in Williamson County, Illinois. The airport is owned by the Williamson County Airport Authority. It sees one airline, subsidized by the federal government's Essential Air Service program at an annual cost of $2,562,819 or $141 per passenger. On November 11, 2016 during the grand opening ceremony for the new terminal, the airport was renamed to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois' to honor veterans and better reflect the regional nature of the airport. Federal Aviation Administration records say the airport had 3,631 passenger boardings (enplanements) in calendar year 2008, 3,399 in 2009 and 8,047 in 2010. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011 2015 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport (between 2,500 and 10,000 enplanements per year). It is the tenth busiest of the 12 commercial airports in Illinois

Veterans of Southern Illinois Airport Maps

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Veterans of Southern Illinois Airport Ground Transportation

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Veterans of Southern Illinois Airport Rental Cars

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Hertz Local Edition - Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

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Veterans of Southern Illinois Airport Hotels

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Hampton Inn

Even if you're in Marion to enjoy the great outdoors, we want you to enjoy our great indoors as well. That's why we offer a full range of services and amenities at our hotel to make your stay with us exceptional.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 2.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marion

Get FREE high-speed Internet access at this Fairfield Inn. At Fairfield Inn and Suites Marion, we are always ready to exceed your expectations, while offering a room at a great price! Conveniently located off I-57 (exit 54B) & Route 13, a mere 20 min. Indoor Pool and whirlpool, 24 hour fax and copy service, free local calls.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 3.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Econo Lodge

The Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located along Interstate 57, just six miles from Crab Orchard Lake and the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. This Marion, IL hotel is near John A. Logan College, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the Herrin Civic Center, Lake of Egypt and Rend Lake.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 4.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Marion Airport Inn and Suites

Located next to the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois and Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion Airport Inn and Suites offers a wide range of amenities for our guests. We also welcome Southern Illinois University students, alumni, and family.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 0.3 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Holiday Inn Express Marion

Situated in southern Illinois right off I-57, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Marion is surrounded by area highlights. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, this Marion hotel's agreeable accommodations and exceptional service are sure to meet your needs. The hotel's location in Marion, Illinois places guests within minutes of the city's top employers, including Aisin, General Dynamics, TCT, 3ABN, Heartland Regional Medical Center and the regional offices of the State of Illinois. An on-site Business Center helps you achieve optimal productivity, and the hotel boasts free Wi-Fi access throughout the property.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 3.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Super 8 Marion

The award winning Pride of Super 8 Marion IL is conveniently located just off I-57, only 15 minutes from Southern IL University. We are located within 20 miles from the Wild Life Refuge, Crab Orchard Lake, Fern Cliff State Park and Giant City State Park which are ideal for bird watching, boating, fishing, hiking, and hunting. Shawnee National Forest and Rend Lake are just a 45 minute drive from the Marion Super 8. Enjoy shopping at the Illinois Center Mall, the University Mall or southern Illinois largest Wal-Mart.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 2.8 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

America's Best Inns & Suites

Clean. Comfortable. Efficient. America's Best Inn & Suites wants to help you feel at home as much as possible when you're on the road.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 2.6 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Country Inn & Suites Marion

Located just off I-57 and minutes from the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, our Country Inn & Suites offers a convenient location for business and leisure travelers as well as excellent amenities. Surrounded by premier shopping, restaurants and entertainment, and just minutes from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, our Marion hotel's accommodations feature 69 guest rooms and suites, a heated indoor pool, Fitness Center, high-speed Internet access and a complimentary breakfast buffet.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 6.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Comfort Suites Marion

Conveniently located on Interstate 57, this Marion hotel is walking distance from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurant and 20's Hideout Steakhouse & Bar. The Comfort Suites® hotel is close to Shawnee National Forest and its many outdoor activities, including hunting, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Crab Orchard Lake, the Lake of Egypt, Devil's Kitchen Lake, Little Grassy Lake, Rend Lake, Garden of the Gods wilderness area and Giant City State Park are all located within Shawnee National Forest.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 4.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
Yes

Drury Inn - Marion

As the region's shopping, dining and entertainment hub, it only makes sense for Marion to earn the nickname "Hub of the Universe". It's also only fitting for a Drury Inn to be located in Marion, seeing as we just might offer our guests the most free extras in the universe!

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 2.5 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

MWA Charts & Navaids

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Latitude:
37-37-07.7000N (37.618806)
Longitude:
122-22-31-5000W (-122.375417)
Elevation:
13.1 feet MSL (4 m MSL)
Magnetic Variation:
13.2 E (as of March 2022 from WMM2020 model)
Time Zone:
UTC -8.0 (Standard Time)
UTC -7.0 (Daylight Savings Time)
From City:
08 N.M. SE of San Francisco, California
Found On:
San Francisco Chart
FAA Region:
AWP