Runways · KBWI

Runways at Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall headings, length, surface and ILS (KBWI)

BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTL THURGOOD MARSHALL · BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Runway system
Towered
3
runways
Longest
10,503 ft
ILS
6
Surface
ASPH

Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall (KBWI) has 3 runways. The longest is 10/28 at 10,503 ft by 150 ft. It is asphalt. The other runways are 15L/33R at 5,000 ft by 100 ft and 15R/33L at 9,501 ft by 150 ft. All runway surfaces in use are asphalt.

The field elevation is 143.4 ft MSL. The tower is open 24 hours. ILS is available on runway ends 10, 15L, 15R, 28, 33L and 33R. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Restrictions apply to runway 15L/33R except for emergency or mercy flights. Pilots should check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest airport notes before departure.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KBWI.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt
RWY 33L
313°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 33L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33L · 313° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,143 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
10/2883° / 263°10,503 ft150 ftASPHStandard L
15R/33L133° / 313°9,501 ft150 ftASPHStandard L
15L/33R133° / 313°5,000 ft100 ftASPHStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns otherwise. At this towered field, ATC sequences the pattern. Expect tower instructions to drive runway assignment and traffic flow.

Runway-specific notes matter here. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Restrictions apply to runway 15L/33R except for emergency or mercy flights. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. If you need live wind and ceiling data, use aviationweather for live METAR/TAF.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KBWI have?
KBWI has 3 runways.
What is the longest runway at KBWI?
Runway 10/28 is the longest. It is 10,503 ft long and 150 ft wide.
Which runway ends at KBWI have ILS?
ILS is available on runway ends 10, 15L, 15R, 28, 33L and 33R.
Is KBWI a towered airport?
Yes. KBWI has a control tower. Tower hours are 24 hours.
What is the surface type at KBWI?
All runways at KBWI are asphalt.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KBWI?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Restrictions apply to runway 15L/33R except for emergency or mercy flights.