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Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall

Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall (KBWI/BWI) serves Baltimore, United States. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (04/22, 10/28). Field elevation is 146 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KBWI
  • Name: Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 39.1754
  • Longitude: -76.668297
  • Elevation: 146 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Baltimore
  • IATA Code: BWI
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: 13.8 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 6000 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 10502 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 15L/33R

  • Designation: 15L/33R
  • Dimensions: 5000 X 100
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 15R/33L

  • Designation: 15R/33L
  • Dimensions: 9501 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.400 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 115.100 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.bwiairport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $4.05 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $0.65 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: FBO services by Sheltair and Signature Flight Support. Volume discounts may be available. International facility fees additional where applicable.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available from Atlantic Aviation and Sheltair. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Voluntary noise abatement procedures between 2200-0700 local. Stage 2 aircraft prohibited. Chapter 3 minimum required.

Alternates

KADW

  • ICAO: KADW
  • Name: Joint Base Andrews
  • Distance (NM): 23.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Military installation. Civilian international operations require special authorization.

KDCA

  • ICAO: KDCA
  • Name: Ronald Reagan Washington Natl
  • Distance (NM): 26.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KIAD

  • ICAO: KIAD
  • Name: Washington Dulles Intl
  • Distance (NM): 39.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required. Full FIS at main terminal. CBP for GA available. Preclearance not available.

KDOV

  • ICAO: KDOV
  • Name: Dover AFB
  • Distance (NM): 56.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Military installation. Civilian international operations require special authorization.

KMDT

  • ICAO: KMDT
  • Name: Harrisburg Intl
  • Distance (NM): 61.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KBWI?
The tower frequency at Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall is 119.4 MHz.
What fuel is available at KBWI?
Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall offers Jet A-1.
Does KBWI require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall (United States).