Baltimore/Washington International Airport (KBWI)
Baltimore, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KBWI
IATA
BWI
City
Baltimore
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
146 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
39.1754, -76.6683
Overview
Southwest Airlines focus city between Baltimore and DC with multiple precision approaches available.
Current Weather at KBWI
Pilots flying into or out of Baltimore/Washington International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KBWI 210054Z 00000KT 8SM -TSRA FEW029 SCT046CB BKN090 BKN140 BKN150 BKN250 22/21 A3001 RMK AO2 RAB10E22B34 TSB27 SLP159 OCNL LTGICCG N-NE TS N-NE MOV NE CB DSNT SW AND W-NW MOV NE P0005 T02220206Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KBWI 210057Z 2101/2206 33005KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS FEW030 SCT070CB TEMPO 2101/2103 6SM -TSRA OVC040CB FM210600 01005KT P6SM OVC027 PROB30 2106/2110 P6SM -SHRA -DZ OVC015 FM211200 03009KT P6SM -SHRA OVC013 FM211800 03011KT P6SM -SHRA OVC009 FM212100 04010KT P6SM OVC010 PROB30 2121/2124 6SM -SHRA SCT005 OVC022Decode METAR for KBWI
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Baltimore/Washington International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KBWI. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KBWI. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Baltimore. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KBWI include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Baltimore/Washington International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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