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Baltimore

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

KBWI
456
Flights/Day
16:28
Local Time
New York
Timezone
146ft
Elevation
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KBWI
VFR
24°C
Mostly Cloudy • 5kt • 1015.30"
Observed: 19:54 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 20:00 local time
About Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

Baltimore faces mid-Atlantic weather similar to DC airports. Moderate conditions with seasonal storms.

Is Baltimore BWI Airport turbulent?

BWI faces mid-Atlantic weather patterns including winter storms, summer thunderstorms, and occasional nor'easters. Recent winter weather caused 260+ delays in a single day. The airport handles snow efficiently but de-icing adds time to departure schedules. Summer afternoon convection occasionally triggers ground stops.

  • Recent winter storm caused 260+ delays in one day
  • Subject to mid-Atlantic nor'easters and winter storms
  • Snow and ice require de-icing operations
How does BWI compare to other DC-area airports?

BWI, Reagan, and Dulles all face similar weather patterns but BWI's location slightly north means it sometimes gets more snow. The three airports don't typically close simultaneously, offering rebooking options during severe weather. BWI's Southwest Airlines hub means good domestic connectivity.

When is the best time to fly from Baltimore?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer the most pleasant conditions. Winter storms peak December through February. Summer brings afternoon thunderstorms but rarely major delays. BWI is generally reliable year-round by East Coast standards.

Is turbulence at Baltimore dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Baltimore?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 52
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WN1192
Southwest Airlines
MCO 16:35 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN2639
Southwest Airlines
CLE 16:40 Local -- Forecast
WN2458
Southwest Airlines
SRQ 16:40 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
CM709
Copa Airlines
PTY 16:49 Local boeing 737-8v3 Forecast
DL8878
Delta Air Lines
EWR 16:50 Local -- Forecast
WN549
Southwest Airlines
ORF 16:50 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN2726
Southwest Airlines
PIT 17:00 Local -- Forecast
WN3242
Southwest Airlines
MYR 17:00 Local -- Forecast
K919
Kalitta Charters
MNZ 17:00 Local -- Forecast
WN3218
Southwest Airlines
RDU 17:00 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN2737
Southwest Airlines
BUF 17:00 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN1138
Southwest Airlines
FLL 17:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN468
Southwest Airlines
DEN 17:05 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN3347
Southwest Airlines
SAV 17:05 Local -- Forecast
LXJ540
Flexjet
UES 17:07 Local -- Forecast
WN422
Southwest Airlines
BNA 17:10 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
ZW2922
Air Wisconsin
MKE 17:10 Local -- Forecast
WN2357
Southwest Airlines
ISP 17:15 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN2390
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
BDL 17:15 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
F93067
Frontier
+1 codeshare UA
IAH 17:17 Local -- Forecast
F93703
Frontier Airlines
MSY 17:24 Local -- Forecast
WN4412
Southwest Airlines
ALB 17:25 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
XP8406
Avelo Airlines (Usa)
LAL 17:30 Local -- Forecast
LF657
Contour Aviation
HPN 17:30 Local -- Forecast
F93663
Frontier (Sheldon The Sea Turtle Livery)
+1 codeshare WN
MCO 17:35 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
DL2480
Delta Air Lines
DTW 17:37 Local boeing 717-231 Forecast
8C3425
Amazon Air
CVG 17:45 Local boeing 767-319(er)(bdsf) Forecast
WN1346
Southwest Airlines
TPA 17:45 Local -- Forecast
WN2211
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
CLE 17:50 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
UA2095
United Airlines
IAH 17:50 Local boeing 737-924 Forecast
WN510
Southwest Airlines
SMF 17:50 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN1182
Southwest Airlines
DAL 17:55 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN1151
Southwest Airlines
IND 17:55 Local -- Forecast
WN367
Southwest Airlines (Desert Gold Retro Livery)
SJC 17:55 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN1016
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
LAS 17:55 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA1464
American Airlines
CLT 17:59 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
WN4033
Southwest Airlines
JAX 18:00 Local -- Forecast
WN4072
Southwest Airlines
BUF 18:00 Local -- Forecast
DL5846
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
LGA 18:00 Local -- Forecast
AF50
Air France
+1 codeshare
IAD 18:00 Local -- Forecast
1I466
Netjets
PDK 18:00 Local -- Forecast
F93787
Frontier
DFW 18:10 Local -- Forecast
WN987
Southwest Airlines
STL 18:10 Local -- Forecast
WN1396
Southwest Airlines
CMH 18:10 Local -- Forecast
WN4226
Southwest Airlines
MCO 18:10 Local -- Forecast
1I884
Netjets
+1 codeshare
CHO 18:12 Local -- Forecast
UA1717
United Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
LAX 18:15 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN8604
Southwest Airlines
DCA 18:15 Local -- Forecast
WN878
Southwest Airlines
DTW 18:15 Local -- Forecast
WN1209
Southwest Airlines
MHT 18:20 Local -- Forecast
TJ202
Tradewind Aviation
HPN 18:25 Local -- Forecast
WN3547
Southwest Airlines
HOU 18:25 Local -- Forecast
16:35
Local
BWI MCO
WN WN1192
boeing 737-7h4
16:40
Local
BWI CLE
WN WN2639
16:40
Local
BWI SRQ
WN WN2458
boeing 737-7h4
16:49
Local
BWI PTY
CM CM709
boeing 737-8v3
16:50
Local
BWI EWR
DL DL8878
16:50
Local
BWI ORF
WN WN549
boeing 737-7h4
17:00
Local
BWI PIT
WN WN2726
17:00
Local
BWI MYR
WN WN3242
17:00
Local
BWI MNZ
K919
17:00
Local
BWI RDU
WN WN3218
boeing 737-7h4
17:00
Local
BWI BUF
WN WN2737
boeing 737-7h4
17:00
Local
BWI FLL
WN WN1138
boeing 737 max 8
17:05
Local
BWI DEN
WN WN468
boeing 737 max 8
17:05
Local
BWI SAV
WN WN3347
17:07
Local
BWI UES
LXJ540
17:10
Local
BWI BNA
WN WN422
boeing 737-7h4
17:10
Local
BWI MKE
ZW ZW2922
17:15
Local
BWI ISP
WN WN2357
boeing 737 max 8
17:15
Local
BWI BDL
WN WN2390 +1
boeing 737-7h4
17:17
Local
BWI IAH
F93067 +1
17:24
Local
BWI MSY
F93703
17:25
Local
BWI ALB
WN WN4412
boeing 737-7h4
17:30
Local
BWI LAL
XP XP8406
17:30
Local
BWI HPN
LF657
17:35
Local
BWI MCO
F9 F93663 +1
airbus a320-251n
17:37
Local
BWI DTW
DL DL2480
boeing 717-231
17:45
Local
BWI CVG
8C 8C3425
boeing 767-319(er)(bdsf)
17:45
Local
BWI TPA
WN WN1346
17:50
Local
BWI CLE
WN WN2211 +1
boeing 737-7h4
17:50
Local
BWI IAH
UA UA2095
boeing 737-924
17:50
Local
BWI SMF
WN WN510
boeing 737 max 8
17:55
Local
BWI DAL
WN WN1182
boeing 737-7h4
17:55
Local
BWI IND
WN WN1151
17:55
Local
BWI SJC
WN WN367
boeing 737 max 8
17:55
Local
BWI LAS
WN WN1016 +1
boeing 737 max 8
17:59
Local
BWI CLT
AA AA1464
airbus a321-231
18:00
Local
BWI JAX
WN WN4033
18:00
Local
BWI BUF
WN WN4072
18:00
Local
BWI LGA
DL DL5846 +1
18:00
Local
BWI IAD
AF AF50 +1
18:00
Local
BWI PDK
1I466
18:10
Local
BWI DFW
F93787
18:10
Local
BWI STL
WN WN987
18:10
Local
BWI CMH
WN WN1396
18:10
Local
BWI MCO
WN WN4226
18:12
Local
BWI CHO
1I884 +1
18:15
Local
BWI LAX
UA UA1717 +1
boeing 737 max 8
18:15
Local
BWI DCA
WN WN8604
18:15
Local
BWI DTW
WN WN878
18:20
Local
BWI MHT
WN WN1209
18:25
Local
BWI HPN
TJ202
18:25
Local
BWI HOU
WN WN3547
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