MWA
Marion Tower
Federal Contract ATC Tower Marion, Illinois
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | MWA |
| Facility Name | Marion Tower |
| Airport Name | Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois |
| Type | Contract Tower |
| Contractor | Midwest ATC |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0700-1900 |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | ZKC |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZKC |
| Airport Diagram | View Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| City, State | Marion, IL |
| Cost of Living Indexi | 77.7 (22.3% below avg) |
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 23,297 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 64 operations/day |
Traffic History
Administration
| Organizational Structure | |
|---|---|
| Region | Great Lakes |
| Service Area | Central |