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Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall (KBWI/BWI) — Baltimore, United States

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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Sep 11
292 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 192 on the ground · busiest hour 21:00Z
2026-08-292026-09-11
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.400 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 243.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 115.100 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 410-859-7018
  • 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

Customs

  • Open: 00:00:00
  • Close: 23:59:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • 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.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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.

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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.

Airport Services

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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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Active NOTAMs

A2810/26 info
Runway closed
RWY 15R/33L CLSD
2026-09-18 04:00:00 2026-09-18 10:00:00
A2809/26 info
Runway closed
RWY 15L/33R CLSD
2026-09-17 14:30:00 2026-09-17 18:30:00
A2807/26 info
Runway closed
RWY 15R/33L CLSD
2026-09-17 02:00:00 2026-09-17 10:00:00

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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, 100LL, Jet A.
Does KBWI require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall (United States).
Is customs available at KBWI?
Yes, customs at Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Where is KBWI located?
Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall (KBWI) is located in Baltimore, United States.
What is the IATA code for KBWI?
The IATA code for Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall is BWI.
How long is the runway at KBWI?
The main runway at Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall (04/22) measures 6000 X 150.
Does KBWI have an ILS approach?
Yes, Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 10/28, 15L/33R, 15R/33L.
Is KBWI a port of entry?
Yes, Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.