Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

KBWI / BWI

Baltimore, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 00:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
00:54Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
4 kt
70°
6 SM
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBWI 050054Z 07004KT 6SM BR BKN008 OVC011 08/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP245 T00780067

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 146 ft
BKN 800 ft AGL
OVC 1,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
946 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,246 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (146 ft)
Pressure Alt
-177 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -982 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBWI 042320Z 0500/0606 04004KT 6SM -DZ BR BKN006 OVC012 TEMPO 0501/0503 5SM -RA BR SCT006 FM050300 06002KT 2SM -DZ BR OVC004 FM050900 08003KT 1/2SM FG SCT002 OVC003 FM051400 00000KT 3SM BR OVC004 FM051800 10003KT 6SM BR BKN015 OVC045 PROB30 0521/0524 6SM -SHRA FM060000 08003KT 3SM -SHRA BR BKN005 OVC010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:40Z BASE
+0h
IFR 40° 4 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
03:00Z FM050300
+2h
LIFR 60° 2 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
09:00Z FM050900
+8h
LIFR 80° 3 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BWI
04
22
10 ✈️
28
15L
33R
15R
33L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 33°
3.2 kt 2.4 kt
37° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
10,502 ft 200 ft ASP 94°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
15L/33R 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 144°
1.1 kt 3.8 kt
74° angle
15R/33L 9,501 ft 150 ft ASP 144°
1.1 kt 3.8 kt
74° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBWI

4,455 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79%
MVFR
13.4%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
2.3%

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 20.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.9%
NE
8.5%
E
8.6%
SE
4%
S
5.9%
SW
8.9%
W
20.7%
NW
14.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.5°C
Range: -13°C to 31°C
-13°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

January October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 15L/33R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 15R/33L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,455 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBWI
IATA Code: BWI
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 146 ft MSL

Location

City: Baltimore
Country: US
Latitude: 39.175400°
Longitude: -76.668297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 10,502 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15L/33R
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15R/33L
Length: 9,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Overview

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport serves as a critical transportation hub located near Baltimore, Maryland, strategically positioned between two major metropolitan areas. As a large airport with significant infrastructure, KBWI provides essential commercial and cargo aviation services at an elevation of 146 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's multiple runways (04/22, 10/28, 15L/33R, and 15R/33L) offer flexible operational capabilities across different wind conditions. With runway lengths ranging from 5,000 to 10,502 feet and all surfaces constructed of asphalt, pilots can expect robust landing and takeoff options accommodating various aircraft types.

Notable Features

Situated at coordinates 39.175400, -76.668297, KBWI is positioned in a region with moderate terrain and relatively consistent atmospheric conditions. The airport's four runways provide multiple approach and departure vectors, which can be advantageous during variable wind and weather scenarios.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend primarily on wind direction, with the longer 10/28 and 15R/33L runways offering optimal landing and takeoff capabilities for larger aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and be prepared to utilize the airport's diverse runway configuration to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.