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 080754Z 05008KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02110139 $

Wind 050° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 05

Current TAF

TAF KBWI 080522Z 0806/0912 04008G15KT P6SM FEW045 FEW250 FM081000 07008G16KT P6SM SCT040 FM081500 09007KT P6SM SCT045 FM081900 10010G17KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM090100 13006KT P6SM FEW150 BKN250

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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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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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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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