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More than 27 million passengers travel through BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport every year. The goal of the Maryland Aviation Administration is to ensure that each of our passengers is provided a safe travel environment. Here are some tips to assist you while traveling: Arrive 2 hours early (3 hours for international travel). This will allow you […]

Please contact your airline with questions concerning lost baggage, oversized baggage, fees for baggage, delivery of lost baggage, check-in times for baggage or weight/size of allowed baggage. Baggage claim carousels at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport are located on the lower level of the terminal, easily accessible from each concourse with easy access to the pickup lane, […]

TSA Pre✓® is a pre-screening program that allows eligible passengers to volunteer information about themselves to expedite their screening experience when traveling at participating airports. These passengers may be referred to the TSA Pre✓® lane at a checkpoint where they will undergo expedited screening, which could include being able to leave on their shoes, light […]

Enforcement of compliance with new federal security standards is underway. Effective May 7, 2025, travelers 18 years of age or older must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card, state-issued enhanced driver’s license or another TSA-acceptable form of identification at airport security checkpoints. Passengers presenting a state-issued identification that is not REAL ID-compliant […]

CLEAR is a biometric secure identity platform that uses their Fast Touch TechnologyTM and dedicated member-only lanes to speed travelers through security, consistently getting them to their gate in less than 5 minutes on average. Travelers at BWI Marshall Airport can enroll at Checkpoints A, B, C, and D/E and can use the service immediately to […]

Security Checkpoint Wait Times BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport provides continuously updated, real-time security wait time information on our homepage). Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provides average checkpoint wait times (based on historical data) within its MyTSA mobile app. Arrive Early The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) currently recommends travelers arrive 2 hours before scheduled domestic flights and 3 hours for international […]

For the very best in low-cost to full-service airlines, look to BWI Marshall Airport for your travel needs. Planning a trip and curious which airline flies to your desired destination? Check our Air Service Route Map. Concourse D www.alaskaair.com Facebook | X General: 1-800-252-7522 TTY: 1-800-392-0228 Baggage: 1-800-252-7522 Concourse C www.aa.com Facebook | X General: 1-800-433-7300  TTY: […]

Pathfinder Volunteers The Pathfinders are a team of approximately 200 volunteers who love aviation and have a heart-filled desire to assist people from around the world. The Pathfinders come to us from various professional careers in aviation, government and the private sector. One gentleman is a retired naval aviator and former Chief Pilot with American […]

An extensive overhaul of restroom facilities in several areas of the terminal was completed in April 2024. Passenger feedback has confirmed the project has delivered on its desired result of enhanced restrooms that improve the travel experience. From a customer service perspective, we know that comfortable restrooms are a major priority. We regularly receive passenger […]

BWI Marshall Airport offers nearly two dozen water bottle fill stations for our passengers. It has been shown that water bottles take years to fully decompose in landfills. Our water bottle fill stations help prevent the use and disposal of plastic water bottles. Remember, TSA requires bottles to be empty during screening at security checkpoints. […]