Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall (KBWI/BWI) — Baltimore, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Fuel
- 100LL, Jet A
- Tower
- 119.4
- Runways
- 04/22, 10/28, 15L/33R, 15R/33L
- Elevation
- 146 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
Section Breakdown
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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: Not recorded
- 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 OR LOC RWY 10, ILS OR LOC RWY 28, ILS RWY 10 (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 10 (CAT II - III), RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 10, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 28, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 10, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 28
- 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 OR LOC RWY 15L, ILS OR LOC RWY 33R, RNAV (GPS) RWY 15L, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33R
- 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 OR LOC RWY 15R, ILS OR LOC RWY 33L, ILS RWY 33L (SA CAT I - II), RNAV (RNP) X RWY 33L, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 15R, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 33L, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 15R, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 33L
- Remarks: N/A
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
Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- 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: Charged to non-commercial users, amount not recorded Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- Parking Fee: Not recorded
- Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
- Currency: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Fuel Information
- Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
- GAR Required: Not recorded
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Alternates
KADW
- ICAO: KADW
- Name: Joint Base Andrews
- Distance (NM): 23.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No: Military base: no general aviation aircraft (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KDCA
- ICAO: KDCA
- Name: Ronald Reagan Washington Natl
- Distance (NM): 26.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KIAD
- ICAO: KIAD
- Name: Washington Dulles Intl
- Distance (NM): 39.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KDOV
- ICAO: KDOV
- Name: Dover AFB
- Distance (NM): 56.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Air Force base: non-DoD civil aircraft need 72 hours prior permission (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KMDT
- ICAO: KMDT
- Name: Harrisburg Intl
- Distance (NM): 61.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
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United States Permit Requirements
- 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
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Add a historical factFrequently 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?
- The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KBWI require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for 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.
- Does KBWI have an ILS approach?
- Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall to runways 10, 15L, 15R, 28, 33L, 33R. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
- Is KBWI a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.