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Baltimore

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

KBWI
748
Flights/Day
15:12
Local Time
New York
Timezone
146ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
KBWI
VFR
25°C
Mostly Cloudy • 10kt G@Model.Metar.WindGustKnots • 1013.00"
Observed: 17:54 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
14:00
CLR
19:00
CLR
06:00
CLR
12:00
CLR
16:00
CLR
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

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WN940
Southwest Airlines
AUS 15:15 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
WN1180
Southwest Airlines
PWM 15:15 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
F91079
Frontier (Seymour The Walrus Livery)
ATL 15:19 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AA2314
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WN200
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MCO 15:25 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
8C520
Air Transport International
WRI 15:30 Local boeing 757-2q8(pcc) Forecast
WN1948
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+1 codeshare WN
MCI 15:30 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL5668
Delta Connection
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BNA 15:35 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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WN1649
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MSY 15:35 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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RDU 15:40 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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LAX 15:40 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN2550
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BDL 15:40 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
WN1190
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SAT 15:45 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN1133
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+1 codeshare WN
ROC 15:45 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
8C3353
Amazon Air
ILN 15:45 Local boeing 767-332(er)(bdsf) Forecast
WN924
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JAN 15:45 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN908
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PVD 15:45 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN2562
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ATL 15:50 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN854
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
BUF 15:50 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
UA2384
United Airlines
IAH 15:52 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
WN1148
Southwest Airlines
ECP 15:55 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN1742
Southwest Airlines
SAN 16:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN1087
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
LAS 16:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN947
Southwest Airlines
MCO 16:00 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
UA2012
United Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
DEN 16:05 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
WN1778
Southwest Airlines
SRQ 16:05 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN1445
Southwest Airlines
PHX 16:05 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
NK197
Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
FLL 16:05 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
WN1518
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
STL 16:10 Local -- Forecast
WN3566
Southwest Airlines
ISP 16:10 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN1491
Southwest Airlines (Louisiana One Livery)
PHX 16:15 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN2691
Southwest Airlines
ORF 16:20 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
WN585
Southwest Airlines
PIT 16:20 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN2596
Southwest Airlines
MEM 16:20 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN334
Southwest Airlines
TPA 16:25 Local -- Forecast
WN257
Southwest Airlines
DTW 16:25 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN2437
Southwest Airlines
MCO 16:35 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN3540
Southwest Airlines
CMH 16:45 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
CM709
Copa Airlines
PTY 16:45 Local boeing 737-8v3 Forecast
WN3178
Southwest Airlines
ORF 16:50 Local b737 Forecast
WN4888
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
ATL 16:55 Local -- Forecast
WN892
Southwest Airlines
FLL 16:55 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
LXJ345
Flexjet
CID 17:00 Local -- Forecast
WN1609
Southwest Airlines
CUN 17:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
G64634
Globalx
CMI 17:00 Local -- Forecast
UA1362
United Airlines
IAH 17:04 Local -- Forecast
WN2382
Southwest Airlines
CLT 17:05 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
WN755
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
ALB 17:05 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
1I552
Netjets Aviation
MIA 17:06 Local -- Forecast
WN506
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
DEN 17:10 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN3467
Southwest Airlines
PVD 17:10 Local -- Forecast
UA590
United Airlines
ORD 17:12 Local a319 Forecast
15:15
Local
BWI AUS
WN WN940
boeing 737-8h4
15:15
Local
BWI PWM
WN WN1180
boeing 737-7h4
15:19
Local
BWI ATL
F9 F91079
airbus a321-271nx
15:20
Local
BWI DFW
AA AA2314
boeing 737-823
15:25
Local
BWI ALB
WN WN200
boeing 737-7h4
15:25
Local
BWI MCO
WN WN1925
boeing 737-7h4
15:30
Local
BWI WRI
8C520
boeing 757-2q8(pcc)
15:30
Local
BWI MCI
WN WN1948 +1
boeing 737 max 8
15:35
Local
BWI BOS
DL DL5668
embraer e175lr
15:35
Local
BWI BNA
WN WN843
boeing 737 max 8
15:35
Local
BWI SAV
WN WN1809
boeing 737-7ct
15:35
Local
BWI MSY
WN WN1649
boeing 737 max 8
15:40
Local
BWI RDU
WN WN2542
boeing 737 max 8
15:40
Local
BWI LAX
WN WN2112
boeing 737 max 8
15:40
Local
BWI BDL
WN WN2550
boeing 737-8h4
15:45
Local
BWI SAT
WN WN1190
boeing 737-7h4
15:45
Local
BWI ROC
WN WN1133 +1
boeing 737-8h4
15:45
Local
BWI ILN
8C 8C3353
boeing 767-332(er)(bdsf)
15:45
Local
BWI JAN
WN WN924
boeing 737-7h4
15:45
Local
BWI PVD
WN WN908
boeing 737 max 8
15:50
Local
BWI ATL
WN WN2562
boeing 737 max 8
15:50
Local
BWI BUF
WN WN854 +1
boeing 737-7h4
15:52
Local
BWI IAH
UA UA2384
airbus a320-232
15:55
Local
BWI ECP
WN WN1148
boeing 737-7h4
16:00
Local
BWI SAN
WN WN1742
boeing 737 max 8
16:00
Local
BWI LAS
WN WN1087 +1
boeing 737 max 8
16:00
Local
BWI MCO
WN WN947
boeing 737-7h4
16:05
Local
BWI DEN
UA UA2012 +1
airbus a320-232
16:05
Local
BWI SRQ
WN WN1778
boeing 737-7h4
16:05
Local
BWI PHX
WN WN1445
boeing 737-8h4
16:05
Local
BWI FLL
NK NK197 +1
airbus a320-271n
16:10
Local
BWI STL
WN WN1518 +1
16:10
Local
BWI ISP
WN WN3566
boeing 737-7h4
16:15
Local
BWI PHX
WN WN1491
boeing 737 max 8
16:20
Local
BWI ORF
WN WN2691
boeing 737-8h4
16:20
Local
BWI PIT
WN WN585
boeing 737-7h4
16:20
Local
BWI MEM
WN WN2596
boeing 737-7h4
16:25
Local
BWI TPA
WN WN334
16:25
Local
BWI DTW
WN WN257
boeing 737 max 8
16:35
Local
BWI MCO
WN WN2437
boeing 737-7h4
16:45
Local
BWI CMH
WN WN3540
boeing 737-7h4
16:45
Local
BWI PTY
CM CM709
boeing 737-8v3
16:50
Local
BWI ORF
WN WN3178
16:55
Local
BWI ATL
WN WN4888 +1
16:55
Local
BWI FLL
WN WN892
boeing 737-7h4
17:00
Local
BWI CID
LXJ345
17:00
Local
BWI CUN
WN WN1609
boeing 737 max 8
17:00
Local
BWI CMI
G64634
17:04
Local
BWI IAH
UA UA1362
17:05
Local
BWI CLT
WN WN2382
boeing 737-8h4
17:05
Local
BWI ALB
WN WN755 +1
boeing 737-7h4
17:06
Local
BWI MIA
1I552
17:10
Local
BWI DEN
WN WN506 +1
boeing 737 max 8
17:10
Local
BWI PVD
WN WN3467
17:12
Local
BWI ORD
UA UA590
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