Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Airport Information

(Baltimore, Maryland - MD, USA)

Serving more than 20 million passengers each year, Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) offers non-stop flights to more than 330 domestic and around ten international destinations. Baltimore Airport is one of the busiest air transportation hubs on the US eastern seaboard and stands around 10 miles / 16 km to the south of downtown Baltimore, next to Glen Burnie, Harmans and Linthicum Heights.

A single terminal building handles all of the arrivals (Lower Level) and the departures (Upper Level), making it fairly simple to find your way around Baltimore Airport's five concourses. There are three business centers situated on the Upper Level, providing extensive services. Yearly figures at Thurgood Marshall include 20 million passengers and around 300,000 aircraft movements. Passengers are often interested to find out that the airport has featured in a number of Hollywood blockbusters, such as 'The Silence of the Lambs'.


Surrounded by the Aviation Boulevard, the ground transportation options from Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport to Baltimore, Washington DC, and other centers in the Chesapeake Bay region are truly impressive. A myriad of buses, shuttles, trains, limousines and taxis await each arrival.

Many accommodation providers arrange their own complimentary airport pickup and drop-off services, heading to central neighborhoods such as Fells Point and the Mount Vernon Cultural District. Those wishing to have the convenience of their own transportation can arrange to hire a car from one of the several major car rental agencies represented at Baltimore Airport.

About Baltimore Tourism

One of only two independent cities in the United States, Baltimore has long been a historically important town. Located in the state of Maryland, Baltimore boasts its own harbor and convenient position near some of the most influential business, financial, academic and political centers in the country. After continued redevelopment in recent years, Baltimore is now very much a modern city, with a beautiful Inner Harbor waterfront and promenade. However, there is still plenty of history beneath the swanky high-rise buildings and skyline.

There are an amazing variety of museums and galleries in the city of Baltimore and within easy reach of Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), such as the enthralling National Aquarium and the Maryland Science Center. The performing arts scene is also excellent, with opera, orchestras, theaters and concert venues spread around the city. Outdoor enthusiasts will marvel at the preserved maritime and coastal areas, while Chesapeake Bay offers opportunities for boating, whale watching and fishing. Also nearby and to the south of Baltimore Airport are Annapolis, Washington DC, Arlington and Alexandria.

Contact Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI):
Address: 7062 Friendship Road, Baltimore, Maryland (MD), 21240, USA
Airport Code: BWI Tel: +1 505 244 7700 Fax: +1 505 842 4278 Website: http://www.bwiairport.com