The busiest airport in the Baltimore–Washington region, serving as a major hub for domestic and select international flights.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is located about 9 miles south of downtown Baltimore and 32 miles northeast of Washington, D.C. It serves as a primary airport for the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, offering extensive domestic and limited international service.
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Passenger traffic decreased by 4.0% year-over-year for FY 2025, following a record-setting FY 2024.[1]
10,000
Employees include airline staff, ground services, concessions, security, and airport operations personnel.
Ongoing terminal and concourse upgrades are designed to increase passenger and cargo handling capacity.
Deployment of biometric boarding and advanced baggage tracking systems enhances operational efficiency.
BWI is expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and implementing energy-efficient building upgrades to reduce its carbon footprint.
Collaborate with federal and state agencies to secure infrastructure funding and support regional transportation integration.
Accelerate modernization of terminals, airfield, and ground transportation facilities to meet future demand.
Expand adoption of renewable energy and sustainable aviation fuels to achieve environmental compliance and reduce emissions.
