KBWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Baltimore, Maryland, at 146 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 10/28 (10,503 ft), 15R/33L (9,501 ft), 15L/33R (5,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KBWI · FAA BWI · IATA BWI |
|---|---|
| Location | Baltimore, MD · 39.1754, -76.6683 |
| Elevation | 146 ft MSL (45 m) |
| Tower | 119.4 MHz |
| ATIS | 115.1 MHz |
| FAA charts | 47 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KBWI METAR and TAF
METAR KBWI 010454Z 00000KT 10SM FEW130 FEW180 BKN250 07/06 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP325 T00720056 401670044 $| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 13,000 ft, Few 18,000 ft, Broken 25,000 ft · ceiling 25,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 7°C (45°F) / 6°C (43°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.49 inHg (1033 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP325: sea-level pressure 1032.5 hPa · T00720056: temperature 7.2°C, dew point 5.6°C · $: the station needs maintenance
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:56Z · valid 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KBWI 010256Z 0103/0206 26003KT P6SM BKN140 BKN210 BKN250 FM010700 34003KT P6SM SCT140 OVC250 FM011500 10004KT P6SM SCT160 FM012300 00000KT P6SM SCT150- Initially · 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 260° at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 14,000 ft, broken 21,000 ft, broken 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 07:00Z: wind 340° at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 14,000 ft, overcast 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind 100° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 16,000 ft
- From · 1st 23:00Z: wind calm · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 15,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 10,503 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 15R / 33L | 9,501 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 15L / 33R | 5,000 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | POTOMAC APP | 119.0 |
| ATIS | 115.1 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 118.05 |
| Departure | POTOMAC DEP | 126.75 |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Radio (FSS) | LEESBURG RDO | 122.2 |
| Tower | 119.4 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KBWI before you fly.
FAA charts for KBWI — d-TPP 2611
47 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 20
- ILS OR LOC RWY 10
- ILS OR LOC RWY 15L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 15R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 28
- ILS OR LOC RWY 33L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 33R
- ILS RWY 10 (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 33L (SA CAT I - II)
- ILS RWY 10 (CAT II - III)
- RNAV (RNP) X RWY 33L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 10
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 15R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 28
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 33L
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 15L
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 33R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 10
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 15R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 28
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 33L
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 13
Arrivals (STAR) 11
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KBWI on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.