Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall (KBWI), Maryland
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (KBWI) is a Tier 1 towered field serving the Baltimore-Washington metro area, located roughly 1.7 nm from the city center. The airport handles a mix of airline and business aviation traffic across three paved runways, the longest of which extends 10,503 feet, and operates with round-the-clock attendance. Customs and immigration services are available onsite, including a USDA compliance agreement, supporting international business aviation arrivals without a diversion to another port of entry.
Runways
Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall has three paved runways. The longest, 10/28, is 10,503 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall recorded 21,142 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, September, October and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 2,006 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall averages 13.4 days above 90°F in July, 24.0 freeze days in January and 1.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.8°F, and January the coldest, at 43.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall has published operating constraints in eight categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, construction, pavement strength and other notes.
Practice landings and approaches by turbo-powered aircraft are prohibited between 2200 and 0600. Practice landings and takeoffs by B-747 aircraft are prohibited on Runway 15R/33L.
Distracting lights from a golf driving range are located on the right side of the extended centerline of Runway 33L, from the approach end of the runway to 1/4 mile on final.
Aircraft on visual approaches should expect to maintain 3,000 feet until 10 DME from the BAL VORTAC. Departing aircraft should expect turns based on Baltimore DME.
Taxiway S, south of Taxiway P, is restricted to aircraft weighing 60,000 pounds or less.
Runway 33L has a road obstruction 2 feet high, located 170 feet from the runway end and 500 feet left of centerline.
Approach ratio is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
Continuous mowing operations occur adjacent to all runways and taxiways from April through November.
On the Runway 28 deice pad, Lane 1 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 171 feet or less. Lane 2 and Lanes 4 through 6 are restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 135 feet or less. Lane 3 is used by large aircraft with a maximum wingspan of 215 feet, and when Lane 3 is in use, Lanes 2 and 4 are unavailable.
Runway length available for Runway 28 departures from Taxiway U1 is 9,802 feet.
Runway status lights are in operation.
Aircraft departing Runway 28 should expect departure from Taxiway U1.
Runway 15R deice pad positions 1 through 5 are restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 117 feet 6 inches or less.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect, restraining use of Runway 15L/33R except for emergency or mercy flights. Contact the airport manager for information.
Deer and birds are occasionally present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Major construction occurs on the airport daily. Aircraft movement and parking areas are subject to short-notice changes or closures. Contact the BWI Operations Center for current information.
PCR value: 759/F/A/X/T.
PCR value: 269/F/A/X/T.
No apron parking is available for unscheduled air carrier aircraft.
Taxiing is prohibited between Concourse C and the adjacent building structure southwest of Concourse C. Access to Gate C12 must be via Taxiway A.
General aviation aircraft should contact 129.0 prior to arrival at the GA ramp for security purposes.
Taxilanes T-1 and H are restricted to Group III aircraft with a maximum wingspan of 118 feet.
The Concourse A alternate deicing area is restricted to B737-800 size aircraft or smaller with winglets, on spots 6, 7, and 8.
Taxiway T between Taxiway H and Taxiway E is restricted to Group IV aircraft with a wingspan less than 171 feet. Taxiway T between Taxiway E and Taxiway B is restricted to Group V aircraft with a wingspan less than 214 feet. When Group V aircraft are on Taxiway T, Taxiway A is restricted to a maximum wingspan of 110 feet.
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 a maximum wingspan of 213 feet. Taxilane N1 is designated a Group IV taxilane with a maximum wingspan of 170 feet.
Taxiway A is restricted to Group IV aircraft with a wingspan of 171 feet or less.
During ATC zero events, use UNICOM 119.4.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall has five airfields within 20 NM. The closest is Fort Meade Executive (KFME), 6.87 NM southwest.
Part of the Baltimore area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBWI
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$2,400.00 catering order at KBWI.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KBWI have customs and immigration services onsite?
Yes, Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (KBWI) has CBP inspection services available onsite. The airport also holds a USDA compliance agreement, which supports handling of agricultural or animal cargo items on arriving flights. Because these services are onsite, aircraft do not need to route through a separate port of entry before landing at KBWI. Dispatchers should still confirm current CBP procedures and any advance notice requirements directly with the airport, since local arrangements can change.
What is the longest runway at Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport?
The longest runway at Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is Runway 10/28, at 10,503 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. The field also has Runway 15R/33L at 9,501 feet and Runway 15L/33R at 5,000 feet, both paved. For departures from Runway 28 using Taxiway U1, available takeoff length is reduced to 9,802 feet. This distinction matters for weight-limited operations planning departures from that intersection rather than the full runway length.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways at KBWI?
Yes, several taxiways at Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (KBWI) carry wingspan limits tied to FAA taxiway design groups. Taxiway A is restricted to Group IV aircraft with a wingspan of 171 feet or less, and Taxilanes T-1 and H are limited to Group III aircraft with a maximum wingspan of 118 feet. Taxiway T has segmented limits: Group IV aircraft under 171 feet between Taxiways H and E, and Group V aircraft under 214 feet between Taxiways E and B. When Group V aircraft occupy Taxiway T, Taxiway A wingspan is further limited to 110 feet. Flight planners should route larger aircraft with these segment restrictions in mind.
Is there a weight restriction on any taxiway at KBWI?
Yes, Taxiway S south of Taxiway P at Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is restricted to aircraft weighing 60,000 pounds or less. This limit applies specifically to that taxiway segment and does not represent an airport-wide weight restriction. Heavier aircraft operating at KBWI need to be routed around this segment using an alternate taxiway path. Ground handlers and flight crews should confirm current taxi routing with ATC or ramp control before pushback to avoid this restricted segment.
What deicing pad restrictions apply at KBWI?
Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (KBWI) has multiple deicing pads with distinct wingspan limits. The Runway 28 deice pad has six lanes: Lane 1 accommodates aircraft up to 171 feet wingspan, Lane 2 and Lanes 4 through 6 accommodate up to 135 feet, and Lane 3 is used by large aircraft up to 215 feet wingspan. When Lane 3 is in use, Lanes 2 and 4 become unavailable. Separately, the Runway 15R deice pad positions 1 through 5 are restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 117 feet 6 inches or less, and the Concourse A alternate deicing area on spots 6, 7, and 8 is limited to B737-800 size aircraft or smaller with winglets.