Airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) serves Marion and the wider Southern Illinois region, offering Essential Air Service flights to Chicago O'Hare and onward connections. Compare transfer options to Marion, Carbondale, and nearby communities, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is the primary commercial airport for Marion and the surrounding Southern Illinois region. It participates in the federal Essential Air Service program, providing scheduled passenger flights to Chicago O'Hare and onward connections. Formerly known as Williamson County Regional Airport, the facility was renamed to honor veterans and continues to support private, corporate, military, cargo, and general aviation activity alongside scheduled service. A new general aviation terminal opened in 2025 to replace the structure that had served pilots since the 1950s. The airport sits about four miles west of central Marion, near Interstate 57. Travelers can reach the terminal by car, taxi, or rental car, and free parking is available in front of the building. Inside the compact single-level passenger terminal, check-in, security, waiting areas, and baggage claim are all within easy reach, making arrivals and departures straightforward for visitors to the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois operates a single passenger terminal serving domestic Essential Air Service flights. Check-in, security, and arrivals are arranged within one compact terminal building, with a separate general aviation terminal supporting private and corporate aircraft.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois
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