Before you fly into KBWI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,143.4'
MSL · field 143.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15R
H/W +7 · X/W 3 kt L
METAR & TAF KBWI
Current METAR
Observed 17:54Z
KBWI 271754Z 12008KT 10SM FEW040 FEW250 19/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP236 T01940044 10200 20078 58014
- Wind
- 120° @ 8 kt
- Visibility
- 10 SM
- Temp / Dew
- 19°C / 4°C
- Altimeter
- 30.23 inHg
- Clouds
- FEW
- Density alt
- 273 ft
- Ceiling
- Unlimited
- Rules
- VFR
Airport info & contacts
Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.
Location
- From city
- 9 NM S
- VFR sectional
- WASHINGTON
- ARTCC
- ZDC · WASHINGTON
- NOTAM facility
- BWI (NOTAM-D)
Airport manager
- Name
- GREGORY SOLEK
- Phone
- 410-859-7018
- Address
- AIRPORT OPERATIONS, PO BOX 8766, BWI AIRPORT MD 21240-0766
Flight service · Hours
- FSS DCA
- LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL
Frequencies
Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.
Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other
Runways & pattern
Full pagePattern entry · RWY 15R
LEFT TRAFFIC| Runway | Heading (°M) | Length | Surface | Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 83° / 263° | 10,503 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
| 15R/33LFavored | 133° / 313° | 9,501 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
| 15L/33R | 133° / 313° | 5,000 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
Runway end performance
| End | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA | VGSI | Approach lights | Obstruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10,503' | 10,503' | 10,503' | 9,953' | PAPI 4-box right(3°) | ALSF2 | 35', tree, 1606' from thr, 305' R of cntrln, slope 40 |
| 28 | 10,503' | 10,503' | 10,503' | 9,803' | PAPI 4-box left(3°) | MALSR | 31', tree, 1230' from thr, 425' R of cntrln, slope 33 |
| 15R | 9,501' | 9,501' | 8,601' | 8,301' | PAPI 4-box right(3°) | MALSR | 126', ant, 4724' from thr, 908' R of cntrln, slope 35 |
| 33L | 9,501' | 9,501' | 8,801' | 8,301' | PAPI 4-box left(3°) | MALSR | 154', tower, 7460' from thr, 906' R of cntrln, slope 47 |
| 15L | 5,000' | 5,000' | 5,000' | 5,000' | PAPI 4-box left(3°) | — | 31', pole, 1120' from thr, 615' R of cntrln, slope 30 |
| 33R | 5,000' | 5,000' | 5,000' | 5,000' | PAPI 4-box left(3°) | MALSR | 39', tree, 1470' from thr, 585' R of cntrln, slope 32 |
Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.
Airport sketch
Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.
© Esri
Approaches & charts
ILS · 6
RWY 10
LS · CAT III
BAL
109.7
RWY 15L
LS · CAT I
UQC
111.95
RWY 15R
LS · CAT I
FND
111.7
RWY 28
LS · CAT I
OEH
109.7
RWY 33L
LS · CAT I
RUX
111.7
RWY 33R
LS · CAT I
BWI
111.95
Services on the field
Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.
Fuel & services
- Fuel
- 100LLA
- Oxygen (bottled)
- HIGH/LOW
- Oxygen (bulk)
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe repair
- Major
- Power plant repair
- Major
- Other services
- AFRT,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES
Ramp & ground
- Transient storage
- Tie-down
- Hangar
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Customs
- Not available
- Beacon schedule
- SS-SR
- Beacon
- White / Green (civil land)(WG)
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
- Segmented circle
- Yes
Fuel & FBOs
Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.
Airport notes
Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.
General notes
- Continuous mowing operations are adjacent to all runways and taxiways from April through November.Show FAA
- Taxiway A is restricted to group four aircraft with a wingspan of 171 feet or less.Show FAA
- Practice landing and approach by turbo-powered aircraft is prohibited from 2200 to 0600; practice landing and takeoff by B-747 aircraft is prohibited on runway 15R/33L.Show FAA
- Taxiway T between taxiway H and taxiway E is restricted to Group IV aircraft with wingspan less than 171 feet. Taxiway T between taxiway E and taxiway B is restricted to Group V aircraft with wingspan less than 214 feet. When Group V aircraft are on taxiway T, taxiway A is restricted to maximum wingspans of 110 feet.Show FAA
- Taxiing is prohibited between Concourse C and the adjacent building structure southwest of Concourse C. Access to gate C12 must be via taxiway A.Show FAA
- Aircraft on visual approaches are expected to maintain 3000 feet until 10 DME from Baltimore VORTAC. Departing aircraft should expect turns based on Baltimore DME.Show FAA
- Dual parallel taxilanes have been added to the D/E alleyway: taxilane N and taxilane N1. Taxilane N is designated a Group V taxilane with maximum wingspan of 213 feet. Taxilane N1 is designated a Group IV taxilane with maximum wingspan of 170 feet.Show FAA
- Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Restrictions apply for runway 15L/33R except for emergency or mercy flights. Contact the airport manager for information.Show FAA
- Concourse A alternate deicing area is restricted to Boeing 737-800 size aircraft with winglets or similar on spots 6, 7, and 8.Show FAA
- General aviation aircraft contact 129.0 prior to arrival at the general aviation ramp for security purposes.Show FAA
- Runway 28 de-ice pad lane 1 is restricted to aircraft with wingspan 171 feet or less. Lane 2 is restricted to aircraft with wingspan 135 feet or less. Lane 3 is used by large aircraft with maximum wingspan 215 feet and when in use, lanes 2 and 4 are unavailable. Lanes 4, 5, and 6 are restricted to aircraft with wingspan 135 feet or less.Show FAA
- Taxiway S, south of taxiway P, is restricted to aircraft 60,000 pounds and less.Show FAA
- Deer and birds occasionally are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
- Distracting lights from a golf driving range are on the right side of the extended centerline of runway 33L from the airport to one quarter mile final.Show FAA
- No apron parking is available for unscheduled aircraft.Show FAA
- Runway length available for runway 28 departures from taxiway U1 is 9,802 feet.Show FAA
- Runway 15R deice pad positions one through five are restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 117 feet 6 inches or less.Show FAA
- Major construction is ongoing daily at the airport. Aircraft movement and parking areas are subject to short notice change or closure. For current information, phone the BWI Operations Center at 410-859-7018.Show FAA
- UNICOM frequency is 119.4.Show FAA
- Taxilanes T-1 and H are restricted to Group III aircraft with maximum wingspan of 118 feet.Show FAA
- During ATC zero events, use UNICOM frequency 119.4.Show FAA
- Runway status lights are in operation.Show FAA
- Aircraft departing runway 28 expect departure from taxiway U1.Show FAA
Runway surface & condition
- 10/28The pavement classification rating value for runway 10/28 is 759/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
- 15L/33RThe pavement classification rating value for runway 15L/33R is 269/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
- 15R/33LThe pavement classification rating value for runway 15R/33L is 759/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
Approach & departure obstructions
- 33LRunway 33L has a 2-foot road 170 feet from the runway end and 500 feet to the left.Show FAA
- 10The midfield runway visual range sensor is shared by runway 10/28 and runway 15R/33L.Show FAA
- 28The approach slope ratio is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 28.Show FAA
- 10The approach slope ratio is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 10.Show FAA
Other notes
- Surveyed.Show FAA
VFR map & nearby airports
VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.
Key facts · KBWI
Answer card- ICAO
- KBWI
- Name
- BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTL THURGOOD MARSHALL
- Location
- BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
- Elevation
- 143.4 ft MSL
- Traffic pattern altitude
- 1,143.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
- Control tower
- Towered · 24
- Total runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 10/28 · 10,503 ft
- Published ILS approaches
- 6
- Published frequencies
- 33
- Magnetic variation
- 11°
- Current flight rules
- VFR
- Current wind
- 120° at 8 kt
- Favored runway now
- RWY 15R
KBWI sits in Baltimore, Maryland. Field elevation is 143.4 ft MSL. The airport has 3 asphalt runways. The longest is runway 10/28 at 10,503 ft. The tower is open 24 hours. There are 6 ILS approaches available. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead if you need current ramp details or fuel availability. This is busy Class B airspace, so expect a structured arrival and departure flow. The published remarks also matter here. Continuous mowing happens near the runways and taxiways from April through November. Taxiway restrictions apply for larger wingspans. Visual arrivals are expected to stay at 3,000 ft until 10 DME from Baltimore VORTAC. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Restrictions apply on runway 15L/33R except for emergency or mercy flights. If you are planning a first trip in, review the current Chart Supplement and brief the taxi plan carefully before you start down.
Frequently asked questions
What is the field elevation at KBWI?
Field elevation is 143.4 ft MSL. That matters for your altimeter setting and for planning arrival energy on a hot day.
What is the pattern altitude at KBWI?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
How many runways does KBWI have and which is longest?
KBWI has 3 asphalt runways. The longest is 10/28 at 10,503 ft.
Does KBWI have ILS approaches?
Yes. The field has 6 ILS approaches serving runway ends 10, 15L, 15R, 28, 33L and 33R.
What are the KBWI tower hours?
The tower is open 24 hours. Expect a controlled arrival and departure environment at all times.
Which FBO is on the field at KBWI?
Signature Aviation is the confirmed on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
What noise abatement or operating restrictions should I know at KBWI?
Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Restrictions apply on runway 15L/33R except for emergency or mercy flights. Check the current Chart Supplement and contact the airport operator for the latest details before you go.
Are there any taxiway or large-aircraft restrictions at KBWI?
Yes. Taxiway A and Taxiway T have published wingspan limits in the remarks. Taxiing is also prohibited between Concourse C and the adjacent building structure southwest of Concourse C. Review the current Chart Supplement before taxiing in.