Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (KMWA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (KMWA) is a regional airport serving Marion, IL at 472 ft. KMWA reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 11, 20, 29) — longest 8,012 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KMWA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMWA 290435Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 24/22 A2988 RMK AO2 T02370220
What changed at KMWA?
Since the 0415Z (11:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KMWA
KMWA is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 472 ft). KMWA does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMVN, about 35 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMWA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 8,012 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 11 | 4,997 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 29 | 4,997 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 20 | 8,012 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 5→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMWA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion, IL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMWA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KMWA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MWA UA /OV MWA110030/TM 0020/FL220/TP PA46/TA UNKN/IC LGT RIME/RM ZKC/FDC/CW
MWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MWA110030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP PA46Aircraft type reporting.TA UNKNOutside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
EVV UA /OV PXV180030/TM 0011/FL220/TP PA46/TA M10/IC LGT RIME/RM ZME
EVV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PXV180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0011Reported at 00:11 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP PA46Aircraft type reporting.TA M10Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
EVV UA /OV EVV/TM 2329/FL000/TP SR20/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH DURD EVV RY36
EVV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EVVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2329Reported at 23:29 UTC.FL000Altitude: 0 ft MSL.TP SR20Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH DURD EVV RY36Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMWA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMWA reported mostly VFR across 48 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 20
- 48%
- 02
- 27%
- 29
- 18%
- 11
- 7%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMWA
- IATA
- MWA
- FAA LID
- MWA
- City
- Marion
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 472 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.7512, -89.0166
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,012 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMVN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.675 MHz
- CTAF
- 128.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 21m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Sky Squires RC - Sioux Dr — Marion, IL · 6 mi
- Sky Squires RC Club - Chaney Rd — Crab Orchard Precinct, IL · 13 mi
- Rend Lake RC Club - College Gym — Ina, IL · 27 mi
KMWA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion, IL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMWA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMWA?+
KMWA has 4 runways — 02, 11, 20, 29; the longest is 8,012 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMWA report its own weather?+
Yes — Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMWA have a TAF?+
No — KMWA does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMVN, about 35 nm away.
Does KMWA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMWA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMWA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMWA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (KMWA) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (KMWA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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