Airport code

BWI Airport Code, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

BWI is the IATA code for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, the main international gateway for Baltimore, United States. Airlines and booking systems use BWI, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KBWI. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 39.18° N, 76.67° W.

City
Baltimore
Continent
North America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
39.1754, -76.6683
Elevation
146 ft
Runways
3
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Baltimore airport code?

The airport code for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is BWI. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KBWI, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 107 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code KBWI begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.

Where is BWI?

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport serves Baltimore, United States. It is close to sea level at 146 ft (45 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at BWI

It has 3 runways. The longest is 10,503 ft (3.20 km), designated 10/28.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Baltimore?

The IATA airport code for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore is BWI. Its ICAO code is KBWI.

What is the 3-letter code for Baltimore?

The 3-letter IATA code for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore is BWI.

What airport is BWI?

BWI is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, located in Baltimore, United States.

What country is BWI in?

BWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) is in United States.

Where is BWI airport located?

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is in Baltimore, United States, at coordinates 39.1754, -76.6683.

What is the ICAO code for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport?

The ICAO code for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is KBWI. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BWI.

What is the difference between BWI and KBWI?

BWI is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KBWI is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Baltimore and United States and the wider region:

Popular routes from BWI

Distance and typical flight time from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to other airports it connects with:

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