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Flight Status

Flight information provided is subject to the accuracy of the respective airline's data entry. BWI Airport assumes no responsibility for information accuracy.

Directions & Parking

NEW 24 HOUR MAXIMUM PARKING RATES

BWI is served by a comprehensive assortment of parking facilities designed to meet the needs of every airport user — stays of less than an hour in close, covered, premium spaces, to parking for more than a week on super economical long-term lots. Uniformed security police patrol all of BWI's parking lots, and regularly scheduled shuttles assure swift and comfortable movement of passengers and baggage to and from the airport.

For more information on BWI's parking services contact Maryland Parking at 410-859-9230 or toll-free 1-800-I FLY BWI (1-800-435-9294).

Complimentary Parking Services
As well, patrons of BWI’s parking facilities have access to a host of other customer services on an as-needed basis. For example, we’d be happy to provide jumper cable services for a dead battery, change or inflate your tires, and assist with opening your car doors if your keys are locked inside. (Note this service is only possible when it can be done without any damage to the vehicle). Call box locations in BWI's parking facilities provide more details.

For the most up-to-date parking information, please listen to radio station 1040 AM as you approach the terminal. All parking lot shuttles operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For your convenience, all parking lots accept most major credit cards. Parking rates are subject to change. Parking lots or garages may become filled and close. Patrons may have to park at other available lots at posted rates.

Hourly Garage - Closest to the Terminal

Hourly parking is located in this convenient garage offering the closest parking available near the terminal. With easy entrance and exit on I-195, the garage is ideal for short weekday business trips. "Smart parking" has been installed throughout the garage. Let us guide you to an empty space.

As always, you can pay before you return to your car with our "Pay & Go" machines, located in the Sky Bridges connecting the Hourly Garage to the BWI Airport Terminal. The first 30 minutes in the garage is FREE, each half hour thereafter is $2.00, up to a maximum of $20 for the day.

Daily Garage - More Covered Parking Available Only on BWI Lots

BWI's Daily Parking Garage is located at MD 170 and Elm Road. From 195 exit at 1-A. The garage has 8,400 spaces for daily use in close proximity to the Airport terminal. As well SMART Park technology has been installed throughout the garage. Let the green lights be your guide to an empty space. Rates are $2.00 per hour to a 24-hour max of $10. Frequent shuttle bus service is provided from the garage to the terminal.

Express Parking - Current Sale $9.00/day with coupon through September 1, 2008

Express Parking provides customers at BWI with a personalized, efficient parking experience. Motorists who park at an Express Parking space are picked-up by a shuttle directly at that space. Upon returning to the lot, the shuttles deliver customers and luggage directly to your vehicle. Regular rates are $3 per hour up to $14 per day.

*** SALE EXTENDED ***** Now you can enjoy Express for Less at $9.00/day with the coupon
through September 1, 2008.

Visit www.bwiexpressserviceparking.com for details and coupon. When the Express lot is full, this courtesy extends to the Daily Garage directly across the street. Please show the coupon to the cashier upon exit.

The Express Parking lot is located on Elm Road across from BWI's Daily Garage. Take exit 1-A off of 195. The Express Parking lot is served by 11 brightly painted shuttle buses.

Long Term Parking

Long-Term parking lots are served by closely scheduled shuttle buses to assure that you make your flight comfortably and quickly. Covered passenger collection points make this parking service convenient even during inclement weather, and the economical rates make these lots the vacationers' choice. Rates are $1 per hour, up to a maximum of $8 per day.

Cell Phone Lot - It's Free!

BWI has a free cell phone lot for patrons waiting for a phone call from an arriving passenger at the terminal for a pick-up. By using the lot, motorist can avoid circling BWI airport roadways while waiting for incoming passengers. The lot has 50 parking spaces and provides for quick access to the terminal to meet your guests.

The lot is located across from the entrance to the Daily parking garage on Elm Road and in front of the ESP lot. From 195 take exit 1-A.

Pre-Pay Parking for Quick Exit

There are a total of six “Pay-and-Go” machines in the Skywalk connecting the Hourly Garage to the BWI Airport Terminal, allowing travelers to pre-pay parking fees, saving time and money, before exiting the hourly garage through an automated toll lane or staffed toll lane.

When using BWI’s hourly garage, travelers should keep their parking voucher with them when going into the airport. Before returning to the garage, customers can use the yellow Pay-and-Go machines to pay their parking fee with cash or credit. The parking voucher will be validated and returned, providing customers with an additional 30 minutes free to return to their cars and exit the garage.

Pay-and-Go machines are located in the Concourse A, B and D Skywalks.

There are also 8 Pay-and-Go machines in the Daily Garage located at the bus lobby areas.

Please click here to view the parking map.

Please remember to give yourself sufficient time to drive to the airport, park and check in, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Please visit our ground transportation section for more information and options to getting to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. For driving directions, choose from your favorite map site:
 

Get directions using:

From Washington, DC

Take New York Avenue to Baltimore/Washington Parkway; follow the Parkway (295) north to I-195 and BWI. From north and west DC, you can take the Washington Beltway (495) east to I-95, heading north to I-195 and take the BWI exit. You may ride Amtrak, MARC, or connect to the BWI Express Metro Bus to BWI. Check out our Washington, DC ground transportation page for more information.

From Richmond and South

Take I-95 North toward Washington, DC. Though it is shorter to stay on I-95, traffic may make it faster to follow I-495 (Washington Beltway) west, skirting DC and rejoining I-95 north of Washington, DC. Head on north I-95 to I-195 and the BWI exit. You may also take I-95 to Route 301, which turns into Route 3 and then I-97. Follow the signs to BWI. Or you may take Amtrak direct to BWI.

From Baltimore

Take Russell Street, which becomes the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (295). Follow the Parkway south to I-195 and BWI. Or, follow the signs from Downtown/Inner Harbor and take I-395 to I-95 south (Washington, DC); proceed to I-195 and take the exit to BWI. Or you can take the Light Rail direct to BWI.

Directions from Rockville

Take I-270 Southbound toward Washington to the Capitol Beltway (I-495). Take I-495 East toward Baltimore, to I-95. Go North on I-95 toward Baltimore to I-195. Take I-195 East (exit 47 off of I-95) toward BWI Airport. Follow the signs to the terminal.

Directions from Gaithersburg

Take I-270 Southbound toward Washington to the Capitol Beltway (I-495). Take I-495 East toward Baltimore, to I-95. Go North on I-95 toward Baltimore to I-195. Take I-195 East (exit 47 off of I-95) toward BWI Airport. Follow the signs to the terminal.

From York, Harrisburg and the North

Follow I-83 South to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), head West (marked Pikesville). Follow the Beltway to I-95 (Exit 11) taking the southbound lanes Washington, DC). Stay on I-95 to I-195 and BWI.

From Philadelphia and Northeast

Follow I-95 South (marked Washington, DC) through Fort McHenry Tunnel. Continue on I-195, taking the BWI Airport exit. You may also choose Baltimore’s Harbor Tunnel on I-895, connecting with the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (295) South to I-195. Follow signs to BWI. Or you may take Amtrak directly to BWI.

From Annapolis or the Eastern Shore

Take I-97 North from Annapolis. Or follow US 50 west across the Bay Bridge to Annapolis, then take I-97 and follow it north to BWI. Exit on Dorsey Road and follow the signs to BWI. On nearing the airport, you will find signs marking the easy-to-follow routes to the Terminal and parking lots.

From Wilmington and Delaware

Follow I-95 South (marked Washington, DC) through Fort McHenry Tunnel. Continue on I-195, taking the BWI Airport exit. You may also choose Baltimore’s Harbor Tunnel on I-895, connecting with the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (295) South to I-195. Follow signs to BWI. Or you may take Amtrak directly to BWI.

From Frederick, Hagerstown and the West

Follow I-70 East (Baltimore) to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695). Take the southbound exit towards Glen Burnie and follow the Beltway to I-95 (Exit 11) towards Washington, DC. Follow I-95 south to I-195 and take the BWI exit. Or you can take the Boston Maine Airways Clipper Connection directly from Hagerstown.

Customer Assistance

Maryland Aviation Administration
Third Floor, Terminal Building
P.O. Box 8766
BWI Airport, MD 21240-0766

1-800-I FLY BWI
(1-800-435-9294)

Useful Phone Numbers

TSA may approve security-friendly laptop bag in August
The TSA is likely to approve a laptop computer bag in August that will not require travelers to remove their computers before passing through security. Pathfinder Luggage will start selling the approved bag in September or October, company officials said.

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Click here to download a Terminal Map & Guide PDF.

Click here to download a Terminal Map & Guide PDF.

Q: How do I get to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall)?
A: Directions to BWI Marshall are located under the Directions and Parking section of our web site. Click here for door-to-door directions.

Q: How early do I need to arrive to the airport before my flight?
A: Suggested arrival time varies from airline to airline between 2-3 hours. Please contact your airline for their specific arrival time suggestion. BWI Marshall suggests allowing additional time to park and ride the parking shuttle to the BWI Marshall terminal.

Q: Does BWI Marshall offer internet access?
A: The high-speed Wi-Fi network at BWI is now operational in all secure areas as well as the Observation Gallery. Travelers can purchase either a daily or monthly plan from Boingo Wireless for their internet access services.

Q: Where is the closest gas station to the BWI Marshall terminal building?
A: The BWI Shell Station is located just off of Aviation Boulevard. You can get directions here. They are open 24 hours.

Q: What are the baggage restrictions?
A: The airlines regulate baggage size and weight limits, so check with your specific airline. Travelers are permitted one carry-on bag and one personal item, such as a purse, briefcase or laptop.

Q: What identification is required to check-in and proceed through the security checkpoints?
A: government issued, photo ID is required to receive your boarding pass. For additional information, please contact your airline.

Q: Can persons without tickets accompany travelers to the airline gates?
A: Due to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security measures, only ticketed passengers or authorized personnel are allowed through security checkpoints. Special arrangements can be made with your airline for accompanying children under 12 traveling alone or others needing assistance to the gate.

Q: Whom can I contact to make arrangements for wheelchair assistance?
A: You can prearrange for a wheelchair and other passenger services with your airline.

Q: Is curbside check-in available?
A: Yes, curbside check-in is available for most airlines. Please check with your airline ahead of time for specific information and hours of operation.

Q: Can I park my vehicle in front of the terminal long enough to get out and unload my baggage?
A: You are allowed to unload your baggage at the curbside in front of the terminal. Someone will need to be with the vehicle at all times. Unattended vehicles are subject to towing.

Q: Are there any places to store baggage at BWI Marshall?
A: Baggage storage has been suspended by order of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Q: Can BWI Marshall Airport page someone for me?
A: Yes, we have staff available from 6:00am to 12:00am daily to page someone for you, whether you are in the terminal or calling from another location. If you are in the terminal you can simply pick up a Courtesy Phone and dial “0”. Courtesy Phones are located through the BWI Marshall Terminal. If you are calling from another location, please call 410-859-7111 or 1-800-435-9294 and follow the automated instructions to speak with an airport representative.

Q: How do I check-in if I have an e-ticket versus a paper ticket?
A: Generally, passengers with e-tickets may check their luggage curbside and bypass the ticket counters. If not checking baggage, passengers may go directly to the gate. However, contact the airline in advance since procedures vary.

Q: Where can I exchange money at BWI Airport?
A: Currency exchange services are available at BWI Airport with The Change Group. They are located at the ticket counter between US Airways and Continental Airlines. They are also located in the International Terminal, Concourse E on the lower level. For more information please call The Change Group at 410-850-5402.

Q: How can I become a vendor at BWI Marshall?
A: You can find information on doing business with the Maryland Aviation Administration by going to the MAA Web Site.

Q: Where can I find lost & found items?
A: Lost & found items can be retrieved either at your airline’s Lost & Found office, the BWI Marshall Lost & Found Office located between Concourse B&C/Upper Level, or the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Lost & Found office. Please contact your airline directly to find out their lost & found phone number. To contact BWI Marshall Lost & Found, please call 410-859-7387 or e-mail maalostandfound@bwiairport.com.

Q: Where do I go for lost baggage?
A: Lost baggage is the responsibility of each airline. Please call you airline for further information.

Q: Does BWI Marshall have designated parking for people with disabilities?
A: Yes, all parking facilities at BWI Marshall Airport have designated parking for persons with disabilities. Detailed information on parking facilities at BWI Marshall is listed under the Directions and Parking section of the BWI Marshall web site.

Q: Where can I pick someone up at BWI Marshall Airport?
A: Only ticketed passengers are allowed through security. Therefore, BWI Marshall suggests meeting passengers in baggage claim or outside of their arrival concourse. This information can be found on arrival/departure monitors throughout the airport and under the Flight Status section of the BWI Marshall web site. If you choose not to meet the arriving passenger in the airport, BWI Marshall offers free parking for one half hour in the parking garage directly across from the terminal.

Q: How early/late is the BWI Marshall Airport Terminal open?
A: The BWI Marshall terminal is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please contact your airline to find out their specific ticket counter hours.

Q: How late are parking facilities open at BWI Marshall Airport?
A: The BWI Marshall parking facilities are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Q: Where can I observe planes taking off and landing?
A: Thomas A. Dixon Observation Area and Park is located on Dorsey Road/ Route 176 East. From 95, take 195 east, to 170 east. Make a left on Dorsey Road/ Route 176. Go three miles and the park will be on your right hand side.

Q: How can I get a job at the airport?
A: Check out the new BWI Marshall Job Center located on the ticketing level, Concourse C next to American Airlines. Except for Federal Holidays (when the Center is closed), the Job Center is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and aims to provide career information to job seekers and current employees. For more information contact the Center at 443-603-6615 or 410-365-6501. At the job center, patrons can access computers for available job searches and can leave resumes at the center to be shared among employers throughout the State and around BWI specifically. Not only does the Center provide information on job openings, employees can also find information on transportation options and transit benefits, answers to inquiries concerning the Anne Arundel County College operations, training, events and employer services as well as printed catalogs and schedules of classes.

Another option would be to visit the Maryland Workforce Exchange website. You'll note the site provides a link option to BWI Thurgood Marshall airport-related jobs. As well, if you are interested in working for one of the vendors or airlines at BWI Marshall Airport, you may also contact them directly. For employment with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), please visit their web site. For employment with the Maryland Aviation Administration, please visit the MAA Web Site.

Q: Is there meeting space available at BWI Marshall Airport?
A: Yes, there is meeting space available at BWI Marshall Airport located on the Upper Level of the terminal building, between Concourses “D” and “E”, on the public side of security.

The conference room is available for rent seven days a week, between 6:30am and 6:30pm. For more information, please call the Maryland Aviation Administration at 410-859-7661.

Q: Where can I smoke inside the Airport Terminal?
A: In accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 11.03.01.08, smoking is permitted only in designated areas of the Airport and its facilities. Effective January 1, 2008, the designated smoking areas will be on the outer curb (center island) of the upper and lower levels of the terminal. Smoking is prohibited on the inner curb of the upper and lower levels and all other areas of the terminal.

TDD Phones for the Hearing Impaired

There are public telephones equipped with TDD devices throughout the airport. There are also TDD phones at the Concourse C Information desk and the Welcome Center desk.

Visual Paging for the Hearing Impaired

Visual paging monitors are available at the lower and upper levels at all concourses. Contact Communications at 410-859-7111 or toll-free 1-800-I-FLY-BWI to display a message. The message will be displayed on the screens for the hearing impaired passengers.

Lift-Equipped Buses

Shuttle service to the parking lots and to the railroad station can be provided by lift-equipped buses. Notify First Transit (Operator of the shuttle bus service) at 410-684-3346 to request a wheelchair accessible shuttle bus. It usually takes a few minutes for them to send a specially requested bus.

Unisex Bathrooms

These bathrooms are especially equipped for people with disabilities. It is possible for a person with a disability to use them with or without an attendant. The only unisex bathroom before security is located behind the Concourse D ticket counters.

Wheelchair Service

Wheelchairs can be obtained with or without a skycap by contacting one of the skycaps or an agent. You can call communications at 410-859-7111 or toll-free 1-800-I-FLY-BWI and have them page a skycap with a wheelchair from the traveler's airline.

Parking

Handicapped parking is available in all BWI Parking Facilities.

During your time at the airport, the staff here at BWI Thurgood Marshall are committed to ensuring you have a pleasurable passenger experience.

BWI Customer Service Center

The BWI Customer Service Center is located on the upper level of the terminal near Concourse D – behind the Air Tran ticket counter. The hours of operation are 9:00 am. – 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday. You may contact the Customer Service Center at 410-859-7992.

Passenger Information

BWI’s customer service desks are located on the upper level ticketing area before Concourse A/B, Concourse C, and Concourse D; and on the lower-level in the International Concourse arrivals area. Because the customer service desks are staffed by our Pathfinder Volunteers, hours at each desk may vary. A first-level of staffing priority is given to the Concourse D desk and is typically staffed daily from 5:00 am. – 9:00 pm. For facilities and after-hours assistance, please contact BWI’s airport management assistants at 410-859-7736. Or pick up a white courtesy phone, located throughout the terminal, to be directed to other services.

BWI Welcome Center

The Maryland office of Tourism also staffs three desks located on the lower level of the terminal at Concourse A (across from baggage claim #3); Concourse C (between baggage #9 and 10) and Concourse D (across from baggage #13-14). Opened daily from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Visitors to Maryland and the Baltimore/Washington region can obtain information such as

• In-airport directions and information
• Maps and brochures to travelers on Maryland/Washington, DC and the surrounding region
• Assistance with itineraries which promote Maryland Tourism
Assistance with visitor lodging requests within Maryland, Washington DC, and BWI area (Hotel Reservations)
• Directions on how to access public transit for Baltimore and Washington Metro areas
• Assistance on how to use the various public transportation alternatives from BWI
• Driving directions to destinations in the Baltimore Washington Metro Areas and to destinations throughout the Eastern United States

BWI Pathfinder Volunteers

At Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport we have a group of volunteers, known as the “Pathfinders.”

The Pathfinders are a group of 153 mostly retired, or semi-retired, men and women who love aviation, have a heart filled desire to assist our military personnel, and provide face-to-face, first class Customer Service to all visitors.

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 Airlines. We have several individuals who worked nearby at Ft. Meade with the National Security Agency (NSA). We also have a Pathfinder who is a registered nurse, and another recently retired as a cartoonist with a local newspaper.

Pathfinders contribute at least 4 hours per week staffing several information kiosks, and roaming.
In 2007 they volunteered at our airport for a total of 22,263 hours.

The Pathfinders can be found in the terminal seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Some of the events at BWI the Pathfinders participated in:

• Annual Strawberry Festival, at the Benson Hammond House
• Assisting War World II “Honor Flight” Veterans
• Annual Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Fantasy Flight to the North Pole
• U.S. Military Holiday Mass Exodus of 3,000 Soldiers returning home for the Holidays
• British Troop Movement
• Operation Welcome Home

Interested In Being a Pathfinder Volunteer?

Join the high-energy, exclusive world of the BWI Airport Volunteers and enjoy an exciting and prominent position where you'll meet interesting people from around the world.

As a BWI Pathfinder, you will help to reinforce the airport's reputation as a friendly place by greeting travelers, answering questions and assisting thousands to navigate the terminal and the region.

As a member of this elite and highly visible team, you will be serving in an environment that is always dynamic and engaging.

So, take off as a BWI Pathfinder and land the best volunteer position in town, at one of the fastest growing airports in North America: BWI Marshall.

Pathfinder Testimonials:

"I am recently retired and find being a Pathfinder very rewarding because each time I volunteer I am presented with new and exciting challenges."

"I really enjoy the camaraderie among the Pathfinders and look forward to my shift. We have so many interesting, helpful and friendly people who I am proud to call my friends."

"I always try to go the extra mile and put myself in the customer's shoes. If I felt lost, I would want someone to do the same for me."

Training

All Pathfinders attend one full-day orientation, offered quarterly, which includes an Introduction to our Program, a BWI Airport Tour and various topic-appropriate Guest Speakers. Each Pathfinder completes at least four one-on-one training sessions with a Pathfinder mentor.

We also encourage participation in our Monthly Newsletter, Brown Bag Lunches, and the MD Office of Tourism Familiarization Tours and Nationally Certified Training Program.

Rewards & Recognition

• Annual Holiday Party
• Volunteer Appreciation Month Events
• Complimentary Airport Parking

For items left at the security checkpoint areas:
Contact the TSA Lost and Found office - 410-689-3620.

For items left on an aircraft or in a boarding area:
Contact the airline on which you traveled.

For items left on the BWI Airport parking shuttle buses:
Contact the airport shuttle bus service - 410-684-3346.

For items left at one of the BWI airport parking garages or parking lots:
Contact Maryland Parking - 410-859-9230.

For items left in other areas:
Please contact the BWI Airport Lost and Found office at 410-859-7387. You may also contact Lost and Found by sending an e-mail to maalostandfound@bwiairport.com. The Lost & Found Office is located in the BWI Landside Operations Center between Concourse B & C on the upper level of the terminal. The BWI Airport Lost and Found office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. All calls and e-mails will be returned.

Click here to download the Customer Assistance Brochure.

Welcome BWI Travelers and Guests!

The staff at BWI Thurgood Marshall airport welcomes you. We understand (and hope you will too!) that often travelers can be unfamiliar with airline and security procedures, as well as navigating their way around a busy terminal to depart for a flight or meet and greet arriving family and friends.

BWI offers these tips as a portal to information you need to ensure your travel arrangements go as planned.

Flight Information:

The best travel advice is to arrive at the airport early. This way you have time to react to any changes you might encounter. If you are making travel plans, or expecting a guest, check your flight status on-line or check with your airline for appropriate information. Make sure you have your airline’s 800 telephone number with you, or preprogrammed in your phone, so if your flight is cancelled, or if you are in a line, you can reach them on the phone for rerouting. Remember, if you’re traveling out of the country, new rules might require you to take your passport to get back to the U.S. Also, we suggest you keep your wallet, keys and/or cell phone with you and not in your checked luggage.

If you are experiencing long delays, denied boarding, or your flight is cancelled, BWI recently published a guide as a resource for getting help. It addresses airline services as well as customer information at BWI. For a downloadable print out, please download the "Trip Going As Planned?" brochure.

Customer Assistance:

While you are in the BWI terminal, questions can be addressed at our passenger information desks located throughout the terminal. The Concourse D customer service desk is operated daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please note, BWI’s customer service desks are staffed by Pathfinder volunteers, and hours at other desk locations may vary. For assistance with facilities and after-hours assistance, call on our airport management assistants at 410-859-7736 or pick up a white courtesy phone located throughout the terminal. For other key contacts at BWI, please check out our contact information on the website under the customer assistance tab, or dial 1-800-I-FLY-BWI.

Parking and Ground Transportation:

At BWI, parking is plentiful. BWI’s Smart Park system makes it easy to find a space in the Hourly or Daily garages. Just follow the green lights to an empty space. Or choose BWI’s Express lot, now offering a special Express for Less rate of $9.00/day through September 1, 2008. (Visit www.bwiexpressserviceparking.com for coupon.) Since we know this lot may fill on peak travel days, please use your coupon at the Daily lot IF the Express lot is closed. If you’re picking up a passenger and time is of the essence, use our cell phone lot located in front of the Express lot on the parking map and have your guests call you when they deplane. It’s quick, easy and you avoid circling around the terminal.

BWI offers a variety of ground transportation options, so if you are renting a car, or looking for shuttle or taxi information, you’ll find these service desks on the lower level of our terminal. BWI is also served by an airport train station. Access to the Amtrak and Marc train schedules is available through the ground transportation area of our website.

Security:

TSA is educating passengers how to SimpliFLY your travel by expeditiously navigating through security checkpoints. Remember, there are some other Do’s and Don’ts regarding what you can carry through the checkpoints. Please be reminded, to not wrap gifts in your luggage; they may be opened for inspection. Instead, the U.S. Postal Service may be a good option.

Spending Time in the Terminal:

The high-speed Wi-Fi network at BWI is now operational in all secure areas, concourses A/B, C, D, and E of the airport as well as the Observation Gallery. Travelers can purchase either a daily or monthly plan from Boingo Wireless for their internet access services.
BWI has opened new restaurants and retail offerings both pre-security and down our concourses. Check out the concession offerings in A/B Terminal and Terminals C, D and E and choose what interests you.

Baggage Claim:

Baggage is a service of the airline. At BWI, particularly in the A/B concourse (served by Southwest), often you arrive in the baggage area before your luggage. To help simplify your retrieval when suitcases arrive en-mass, we suggest using a distinctive luggage tag, or marking, on your luggage so you can identify it quicker.

BWI -- Doing our Best to Accomodate You!

We hope that the above is helpful and ask all of our passengers to understand that traveling can be a bit stressful. We will be doing our best to accommodate you and your fellow passengers. Your patience and understanding is appreciated to help expedite all travelers’ plans. Thank you for flying BWI and for letting us be a part of your journey.

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Terminal A | B	Terminal C | D | E

Around Town

Hotel boards and phones are located on the lower level of the BWI Airport Terminal, near the Baggage Claim belts 5 and 9 and in the International Terminal. Most hotels in the vicinity of BWI provide a free shuttle service for their guests.

You can connect directly to the hotel of your choice by dialing ext. 7111 on an airport courtesy phone, then selecting option 6.

Lodging (Numbers match locations on Hotel Map below.)

1. Four Points
   by Sheraton On Airport Grounds
   7032 Elm Road
   410-859-3300 * 1-800-325-3535


2. Best Western
   6755 Dorsey Road
   410-796-3300 * 1-800-528-1234


3. Candlewood Suites
   1247 Winterson Road
   410-850-9214 * 1-888-226-3539


4. Comfort Inn
   6921 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd.
   410-789-9100 * 1-800-228-5150


5. Comfort Suites
   815 Elkridge Landing Road
   410-691-1000 * 1-800-228-5150


6. Country Inn and Suites
   1717 West Nursery Road
   443-577-1036 * 1-888-201-1746


7. Courtyard by Marriott
   1671 West Nursery Road
   410-859-8855 * 1-800-321-2211


8. Econo Lodge
   5895 Bonnieview Lane
   410-796-1020 * 1-800-553-2666


9. Embassy Suites
   1300 Concourse Drive
   410-850-0747 * 1-800-362-2779


10. Extended Stay America
    1500 Aero Drive
    410-850-0400 * 1-800-398-7829


11. Hampton Inn
    829 Elkridge Landing Road
    410-850-0600 * 1-800-426-7866


12. Hampton Inn & Suites
    7027 Arundel Mills Circle
    410-540-9225 * 1-800-426-7866


13. Hilton Garden Inn
    1516 Aero Drive
    410-691-0500 * 1-800-774-1500


14. Hilton Hotel
    1739 West Nursery Road
    410-694-0808 * 1-800-445-8667


15. Holiday Inn
    890 Elkridge Landing Road
    410-859-8400 * 1-800-465-4329


16. Holiday Inn Express
    7481 Ridge Road
    410-684-3388 * 1-800-465-4329


17. Homestead Studio Suites
    939 International Drive
    410-691-2500 * 1-888-782-9473


18. Homewood Suites
    1181 Winterson Road
    410-684-6100 * 1-800-225-5466


19. Hyatt Place
    940 International Drive
    410-859-3366 * 1-800-833-1516


20. La Quinta Inn and Suites
    1734 West Nursery Road
    410-859-2333 * 1-800-531-5900


21. Marriott, BWI
    1743 West Nursery Road
    410-859-8300 * 1-800-228-9290


22. Microtel Inn and Suites
    1170 Winterson Road
    410-865-7500 * 1-888-771-7171


23. Ramada BWI Hotel
    7253 Parkway Drive
    410-712-4300 * 1-800-272-6232


24. Red Roof Inn
    827 Elkridge Landing Road
    410-850-7600 * 1-800-843-7663


25. Red Roof Inn
    7306 Parkway Drive
    410-712-4070 * 1-800-843-7663


26. Residence Inn by Marriott
    1160 Winterson Road
    410-691-0255 * 1-800-331-3131


27. Residence Inn by Marriott
    7035 Arundel Mills Circle
    410-799-7332 * 1-800-331-3131


28. Sheraton, BWI
    1100 Old Elkridge Landing Road
    443-577-2100 * 1-888-627-8231


29. Sleep Inn and Suites
    6055 Belle Grove Road
    410-789-7223 * 1-800-221-2222


30. Springhill Suites by Marriott
    899 Elkridge Landing Road
    410-694-0555 * 1-888-287-9400


31. Springhill Suites by Marriott
    7544 Teague Road
    410-799-7100 * 1-800-331-3131


32. Staybridge Suites BWI
    1301 Winterson Road
    410-850-5666 * 1-877-238-8889


33. TownePlace Suites by Marriott
    1171 Winterson Road
    410-694-0060 * 1-800-257-3000


34. Westin Hotel
    1110 Old Elkridge Landing Road
    443-577-2300 * 1-800-937-8461


35. Wingate Inn
    1510 Aero Drive
    410-859-0003 * 1-800-993-7232

Cargo Services

Airlines & Schedules

DAILY FROM BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON THURGOOD MARSHALL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(as of June 5, 2008)

BWI Airport's Monthly Downloadable Flight Schedules* - a FREE online service.

To access daily flight schedules online, click here.

Now, we bring you easy ways to get the up-to-the-minute schedules you need for flights from BWI Airport! It only takes a moment to download the flight schedules to your desktop or personal computer, Palm™, or Pocket PC™ device. Access the current BWI Airport flight schedules - for FREE!

Adobe Acrobat is required to view the (PDF) Flight Schedule. www.adobe.com


Notes for Palm™ Devices
Compatible with Palm OS v3.0-v5.0 which includes a range of devices from Palm™, Sony, Symbol™, etc.

Conduit – For internet enabled devices. Allows the device to go online and automatically download and synchronize the latest schedule. Any future sync will update the device with the most recent schedule.

Application – For users with a Mac OS, users behind any firewall that blocks the conduit, or when a device's internet connection is not permanent.

Database – This is complementary to application (above). Allows user to update their device with the latest schedule available.


Notes for PocketPC™ Devices
Compatible with most PDA's using the Windows CE/Pocket PC operating system from Hewlett Packard®, Compaq, Casio® and O2, etc. These devices can also be based on different CPUs such as ARM, MIPS and SH3.

Memory Required:
Most timetables including single and double connections will fit on a 2Mb device if sufficient memory is free, however, for the larger timetables a higher capacity PDA may be needed.




*Flight information provided is subject to the accuracy of the respective airline's data entry. BWI Airport assumes no responsibility for information accuracy. Airlines may have made changes to the flight schedule after these files are produced.

Press Room

Introduction

The Maryland Aviation Administration’s (MAA) Division of Communications is committed to serving the needs of the traveling public and the mass media. The MAA owns and operates Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Martin State Airport. The purpose of the MAA’s Media Guide is to provide the local and national media with information and assistance from the MAA and the tenants of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and Martin State Airport.

CONTACT US

MAA Division of Communications—410-859-7027, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

After Hours Automated Paging System—410-859-7737, after business hours, weekends and holidays. An MAA Public Affairs Specialist will be notified and will respond to media inquiries.

Media should not call Airport Operations, as the Operations Center staff is busy with the safe management of BWI facilities.

MEDIA ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS

Members of the media are welcome in public areas that include, but are not limited to, terminal lobbies and hallways prior to the entrances of security screening areas at BWI Marshall. Public areas also include parking lots, garages, and designated aircraft observation areas.
Photography and videotaping of the security checkpoints at the entrance to each concourse is prohibited. These security screening areas, the equipment, the screening procedures, and personnel may not be photographed according to Airport security policy.

When filming at the airport, taking still photos, or conducting interviews, all media should contact the MAA Division of Communications for assistance prior to arriving at BWI Marshall Airport. Media representatives are required to display press identification and identify themselves to anyone they interview, photograph, or film.

The media should not block or restrict movement anywhere in the terminal, and concourse entrances and exits should not be obstructed. When conducting interviews, the media must not interfere with airport or airline operations.

Aircraft arrivals and departures may be viewed from the BWI Observation Gallery located on the upper level of the Airport between Concourse B and Concourse C. Other locations include the upper level terminal roadway adjacent to Concourse A or the International Terminal / Concourse E, as well as the Thomas A Dixon Observation Area along Dorsey Road (MD-176). This public park is an ideal location to view commercial aircraft arrivals and departures near the south end of Runway 15 R - 33 L, one of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport’s two primary commercial jet runways.

MEDIA INQUIRIES

All requests for interviews with MAA representatives should be made to MAA Manager of Communications, Jonathan O. Dean, who will provide the appropriate spokesperson to address the particular topic of the interview.

Contact information is provided above.

PARKING AND LIVE SHOTS

Media personnel will park all vehicles in the Airport’s public parking lots. Television trucks providing a live shot or satellite feed may park in the grass and next to the entrance of the parking lot outside the International Terminal. A map is available from the MAA Division of Communications. Take Interstate 195 to Aviation Boulevard to Elm Road. Turn left at the first traffic light, cross the light rail tracks and turn right onto a service road that leads toward the International Terminal.

All vehicles must be attended at all times on airport roadways. Unattended vehicles will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

If there is a serious incident or emergency, a staging area for media will be established. Media will be notified via telephone, e0mail, FAX, and/or Internet web site of the location of the staging area.

WEATHER and DELAYS

Airlines, FAA air traffic controllers, and pilots determine the delay, cancellation, or re-routing of flights. Inquiries about the number of impacted flights and passengers should be directed to individual airlines.

Adverse weather conditions could affect airport operations due to airfield conditions, visibility, or other reasons. BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport does not close during most inclement weather conditions. At times, there may be an interruption in operations in order to clear snow and ice from the runways or aircraft ramps. Atmospheric conditions, navigational equipment, aircraft equipment, pilot qualifications, aircraft de-icing, ground movement, and terminal gate availability all impact decisions to have flights delayed, canceled, or re-routed to other airports.

Only during severe weather would the runways close for any extended period of time. Flights may be delayed or canceled due to weather at the flight destination or in other cities. The Airport terminal would remain open unless damaged or other safety concerns warrant closing all or part of the terminal. Some airlines or the FAA may delay arrivals or departures until visibility and conditions improve.

POLICE INCIDENTS

If a criminal investigation is underway, coordination of press activity will be the responsibility of the Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA) Police. MdTA Public Affairs will answer questions. Filming of crime, accident or incident scenes or other investigative events will be controlled by the MdTA Police.

COMMERCIAL FILMING

Requests to film at BWI Marshall should be made to the MAA Division of Communications. MAA Communications personnel will coordinate requests to film at Martin State Airport through the Airport Manager. Media interested in filming passengers, aircraft and/or equipment of a particular airline must receive approval from MAA Communications and that airline’s corporate or local contact. TSA security measures are always enforced.

Requests for commercial or non-profit filming should be directed to Nancy Sites of the MAA Division of Communications at 410-859-7026. Applicable charges and insurance apply, and a Location Agreement must be completed and reviewed by a representative of the MAA Legal Office.

The BWI website www.bwiairport.com can be used as a source for current and historical information, including press releases, flight information updated by the airlines, ground transportation services, area hotels, and more.

For information about Martin State, log on at www.martinstateairport.com.

LEASED AREAS

The areas that are leased by the airlines and other tenants, including ticket counters, gate areas/waiting areas, airline clubs, private offices, stores, and restaurants are under the control of those specific parties. Media access to those areas must be approved by the appropriate business.

Ground Transportation

Amtrak trains provide service to the BWI Rail Station, where free shuttles serve the airport terminal. To contact the BWI Rail Station, please call 410-672-6169.

For Amtrak schedules and information call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) or go to www.amtrak.com.

From Washington, DC
Board the Amtrak Train to BWI from Washington’s Union Station. To contact Amtrak Passenger Services at Union Station, please call 202-906-3260.

From Philadelphia, PA
Board the Amtrak Train in Philadelphia, PA on 30th and Market Streets. To contact the Philadelphia 30th Street Train Station, please call 215-349-2270.

From Wilmington, DE
Board the Amtrak Train in Wilmington, DE located at M. L. King Blvd and French Street.

From Alexandria, VA
Board the Amtrak Train in Alexandria, VA located at 110 Callahan Drive.

Reservations
1-800-BLUE VAN (258-3826)

Group Sales, Charters & Conventions
1-800-622-2089
OR
1-703-416-7873 EXT. 707

Office
410-859-3427

Fax
410-859-7649

Online
www.supershuttle.com

MARC Trains provide service to the BWI Rail Station, where free shuttles serve the airport terminal. To contact the BWI Rail Station, please call 410-672-6169.

The MTA recently announced a new feature known as the MARCTracker which enables passengers to determine the location and status of every operating MARC train. For more information on this new service, log onto www.MARCTracker.com. Customers can also call the MTA Customer Call Center Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 1-866-RIDE-MTA or log onto the MTA website.

Listed below is location specific information about MARC Train service. This information is subject to change. To verify the below information or for MARC schedules call 1-800-325-RAIL or go to www.mtamaryland.com.

From Washington, DC:
Board MARC Trains at Washington’s Union Station located at Massachusetts Ave. and First Street, NE. The Union Station ticket office is open daily from 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
To contact the Union Station ticket office, please call (202) 906-3104.

From Baltimore City:
You can board MARC trains at Baltimore’s Penn Station located at 1500 North Charles Street. Penn Station is open from 5:30 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. To contact Penn Station, please call (410) 291-4165.

From Prince Georges County:
You can board trains on the Penn Line at the following stations in Prince Georges County:

• New Carrollton
  Located at 4300 Garden City Drive @ New Carrollton Metro Station
  Phone: 202-906-3764
  
  
• Seabrook
  Located on Lanham Severn Road (MD Route 564)
  
  
• Bowie State
  Located on Laurel-Bowie Road (MD Route 197) @ Bowie State University
  
  

Anne Arundel County/Odenton Station:
You can board the MARC Train at the Odenton Station in Anne Arundel County. The Odenton Station is located at 1400 Odenton Road.
Phone: 410-674-4885.

Baltimore County/Martin State Airport Station:
You can board the MARC Train at the Martin State Airport Station in Baltimore County. The train station is located on Eastern Boulevard opposite the airport in Middle River, MD.
Phone: 410-687-2475.

Harford County:
You can board trains on the Penn Line at the following stations in Harford County:

• Edgewood
  Located on Old Edgewood Road off of US Route 40.
  Phone: 410-676-1334
  
  
• Aberdeen
  Located on US Route 40 East
  Phone: 410-273-9766
  
  
• Perryville
  Located at Broad Street and Harford Avenue
  Phone: 410-642-6429
  
  

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Metro now offers BWI Express Metro bus service between BWI and the Greenbelt metro station. The service provides a direct connection between BWI and the Greenbelt Metro Station. The BWI Express/B30 service runs every 40 minutes, 7 days a week to the Greenbelt Metro Station, which is located on the Green Line of the Washington Metro System. Buses run 25 times each weekday and 21 times on Saturdays and Sunday, every 40 minutes. For more information call 202-637-7000 or go to www.wmata.com.

BWI Express/Metro buses will serve two stops, one at the lower level International Concourse and the other is the BWI Business District light rail station. Southbound buses will leave the BWI Business District stop, loop through the airport to the International Concourse (lower level) and out Interstate-195 to the BWI Parkway to the Greenbelt Metro Station.





Catch the BWI Express from BWI Airport. There are two WMATA Bus Stops. One is located on the lower level of the International Concourse and the other stop is located on the lower level of Concourse A/B. The B30 will pick you up outside at the bus shelter. Follow the signs that say “Public Transit.”
The Greenbelt Metro Station connects to Metro Stations throughout Washington, DC, Virginia, Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties. A route map and schedule is available now on Metro's website, www.wmata.com.

The Light Rail Service is provided by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to and from BWI Airport.

Light Rail service is available to downtown Baltimore, Timonium, and Hunt Valley from BWI airport. To go to Penn Station , please exit the train at Mt. Royal Avenue, and take the Penn Station Light Rail. There is only one fare for both trains at $1.60 one way.

For schedules call 410-539-5000 or go to www.mtamaryland.com

Click on the link below to view the Light Rail System maps, schedules, fare details and other general information.

MTA Light Rail Service

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Airport Shuttle offers door to door reservation service covering the State of Maryland. Arriving passenger’s flights are tracked and passengers are met at curbside. Vans carry 7 to 10 passengers. Corporate and charter programs are also available. Service not available midnight - 3AM.

For reservations and information:
http://www.theairportshuttle.com
1-800-776-0323
In Maryland - 410-381-2772
All major credit cards accepted


Areas & Hotels Served by The Airport Shuttle

Howard County (Columbia, Ellicott City,Jessup, Savage, etc.)
The Columbia Sheraton
Hilton Inn
Staybridge Suites
Turf Valley Hotel
Holiday Inn

Anne Arundel County(Annapolis, Severna Park, Crofton, Fort Meade, Pasadena, Bowie, etc.)
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Loew's of Annapolis
Marriott Annapolis
Sheraton
Radisson

Taxi Service - Operated by BWI Taxi Management, Inc.

The BWI taxi stand is located just outside of the baggage claim area of the Lower Level of the BWI Marshall Airport Terminal. Please note that this service is available from BWI only. For cab service to BWI, please consult your local cab company. The following are estimated rates only as of August 2007. BWI taxicabs are prohibited from charging flat rates. For more information, call 410-859-1100.

Private Car / RMA Worldwide - Sedans and Limousines

Private Car/RMA Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation serves the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. RMA provides round trip services, immaculate late model luxury sedans, limousines and vans, professional chauffeurs, and 24-hour service. Please ask about group services. Please make reservations online at www.rmalimo.com. All major credit cards accepted.

Baltimore 410-519-0000
Washington 301-912-0000
Nationwide 800-878-7743

Sample sedan rate transfers are listed below. Estimates updated Spring 2007.

Howard Transit provides fixed route bus service in Columbia, Ellicott City and Clarksville. Service is also available to BWI Marshall Airport and to employment centers along US 1 in Howard County. Most routes operate Monday through Saturday with service available to BWI Marshall Airport seven days per week.

Silver Route - Columbia Mall/BWI Light Rail Station

Service to:
Columbia Mall, BWI MARC/Amtrak Station
Snowden Square, BWI Marshall Airport Terminal
Maryland Food Center, MTA Light Rail Stations
Arundel Mills

For information go to www.howardtransit.com or call Howard Transit customer service at 1-800-270-9553.

Smart Ride, Inc. provides shuttle service to/from Southern Maryland and Southern Anne Arundel County to/from BWI Airport.  Smart Ride, Inc. provides door-to-door service, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day with reservations.

Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 7:00pm.

For more information or for reservations, please call 301-866-1800 or 866-221-5796 or send an email to info@smartrideinc.com.

Daily Commuter Assistance? The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties) offers FREE assistance to area employers, employees and residents for Drive Alone Alternatives. TCC's staff can assist area employers with the development of Transportation Demand Management Programs that best suit the needs of their businesses with employees choosing a drive alone to work alternative, which benefit both Employers and Employees. Employers may receive both Federal and State Tax Credits for TDM Programs. Employees may be eligible for incentives such as the Regional Guaranteed Ride Home Program.

CALL: 1-800-SO-CLOSE

BWI Airport has opened a spacious, rental car facility providing one-stop rental car shopping for our customers.  The facility is located at Stoney Run Road and New Ridge Road.  Free shuttle service carries customers to and from the Airport.  Passengers arriving on flights should take the free shuttle from the lower level terminal for a ten-minute ride to the new facility.  When returning a vehicle, look for highway directional signs to the facility. The address of the Car Rental Facility is:

7432 New Ridge Rd. Hanover, MD 21076

	(410) 859-1680*			(800) 325-8007*
	(410) 859-8092			(410) 850-7400*
	(410) 859-0850			(410) 859-8860
	(800) 800-4000			(410) 850-7139*

MTA Bus Service- 17 Bus

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) offers bus service from BWI Airport connecting to Parkway Center, Arundel Mills Mall, Airport 100 Park, and the Patapsco Light Rail Stop.

For complete fare, schedule, and other MTA information, call 410-539-5000 or log onto: www.mtamaryland.com

To visit the BayRunner Shuttle website, click on their logo below.

BayRunner Shuttle provides daily, scheduled, high quality transport services for airline passengers traveling from the Greater Salisbury, Easton, Cambridge, Ocean Pines and Ocean City service areas to BWI Marshall Airport.

Phone Numbers:
Salisbury: 410-912-6000
Easton: 410-822-5444
Pick up Hotline: 410-334-6440
...or call your professional travel agent.

JUNE 10, 2008

Bayrunner Shuttle Announces Addition of New Service From BWI to Ocean City and Ocean Pines

Salisbury, MD., Bayrunner Shuttle, the Eastern Shore’s premier airport transportation solution, today announced a major expansion of its established airport ground shuttle service. Effective June 12th, Bayrunner will be extending its routes to include scheduled stops at both Ocean Pines and Ocean City, MD., offering five(5) new daily round trips to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The current schedule of seven daily trips from Salisbury, Cambridge, and Easton will remain the same. The departure point in Ocean Pines will be from the Rite Aid at the Ocean Pines south gate, and from Ocean City the shuttle will depart from the West Ocean City park and ride on Ocean Gateway (Rt. 50). There is free parking at this location.

EASTON RATES

• First Person ($40.00)
• Party of Two ($71.00)
• Party of Three ($98.00)
• Party of Four+ ($27.00 per person)

SALISBURY RATES

• First Person ($60.00)
• Party of Two ($99.00)
• Party of Three ($131.00)
• Party of Four+ ($32.00 per person)

CAMBRIDGE RATES

• First Person ($57.00)
• Party of Two ($94.00)
• Party of Three ($126.00)
• Party of Four+ ($32.00 per person)

OCEAN CITY RATES

• First Person ($95.00)
• Party of Two ($149.00)
• Party of Three ($197.00)
• Party of Four+ ($40.00 per person)

OCEAN PINES RATES

• First Person ($95.00)
• Party of Two ($149.00)
• Party of Three ($197.00)
• Party of Four+ ($40.00 per person)

To visit the Annapolis Transit website, click on the transit logo below.



The Annapolis Department of Transportation (ADOT) provides transit and commuter solutions through three shuttle routes and a fixed-route system comprised of eleven routes. The ADOT system links residents and visitors to the State's capital with recreational areas, shopping centers, educational and medical facilities and employment hubs. Through a deviated fixed-route services, ADOT also offers transportation for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

About BWI

BWI HISTORY AT A GLANCE

2000 - Present | 1990-1999 | 1980 - 1989 | 1970 - 1979 | 1950 - 1959 | 1784 to 1947

2007

• BWI Marshall is showcased in a list of the “Top Ten Easiest U.S. Airports To Get To” by Aviation.com. Created for business travelers, industry analysts, and aviation enthusiasts, the site ranked BWI Marshall the tenth easiest U.S. airport for access.
• The food and retail concessions program at BWI Marshall is again honored by industry publication Airport Revenue News with the 2007 award for “Best Overall Concessions” in the medium-sized airport category.
• 20,698,967 commercial passengers flew through BWI Marshall Airport in 2006. This figure, an increase of 4.8% over 2005, represents an all-time record for passenger traffic.
• The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), Airfield Lighting Committee, recognizes BWI Marshall Airport as its Air Carrier Airport of the Year. IESNA's Airfield Lighting Committee selected BWI Marshall based on an airfield project that installed specialized lighting to enhance safety and assist in aircraft navigation.

2006

• BWI’s concessions program is heralded by Airport Revenue News with the 2006 award for Airport with the Best Concession Program. In addition to the overall award for Airport with Best Concession Program, several individual operators were recognized: Fire & Ice, Jos. A. Banks, Borders Books, and Hudson News were all singled out with their own awards in the annual competition. BAA Maryland is responsible for the subleasing, design, construction, tenant coordination, and management of the Airport’s food and retail program.
• North American Airlines begins one weekly international flight to Banjul, The Gambia and continuing to Accra, Ghana. This new international air service is estimated to provide an annual economic impact of $40 million for the State of Maryland.
• BWI ranked among the best North American Airports for Passenger Satisfaction. The J.D. Power and Associates and Aviation Week study ranked BWI Thurgood Marshall airport third in overall passenger satisfaction among medium-sized (10 million to 30 million passengers) airports. The study measured overall airport satisfaction based on eight specific performance factors – airport accessibility, check-in/baggage check, terminal facilities, food and beverage, retail services, baggage claim, and immigration/customs control.
• BWI served as the primary repatriation site for American citizens evacuating Lebanon. During this time 19 flights carrying 4,492 repatriates arrived at BWI. The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Department of Human Resources (DHR), and BWI worked together to coordinate services provided to the repatriates arriving from Cyprus.

2005

• Governor Ehrlich officially dedicated the new Terminal A/B facility at BWI. The 510,000 square foot facility provides for 11 new gates for Southwest Airlines, which connect to 15 current gates on Concourse B creating a compact, 26-gate concourse facility. Terminal A/B also includes in-line baggage screening and additional passenger screening checkpoints to help expedite screening procedures. A number of new food and retail concessions are also available.
• BWI’s name officially becomes Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Recognizing the achievements and the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, an exhibit chronicling his life and career is displayed on the upper level of the BWI terminal.
• Transportation Secretary Robert Flanagan announces senior aviation executive Tim Campbell to lead BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Mr. Campbell has more than 30 years of airport-management experience and was most recently the Executive Director at Salt Lake City Department of Airports.
• New daily non-stop service between BWI and Mexico City begins as BWI welcomes Mexicana Airlines. From its operations hub in Mexico City, the airline flies to more than 50 destinations in North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The annual economic impact from this new international service at BWI is projected to be more than $54 million.
• BWI relocated the Express Service Parking (ESP) lot to a site closer and more convenient to the airport terminal.

2004

• USA 3000 and US Airways began service from BWI to Bermuda.
• BWI serves as first of 115 U.S. international airports using the outgoing US-VISIT process. Designed and implemented by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology process is used to confirm the identity of travelers entering and exiting the U.S. via air travel. All international airports perform incoming US-VISIT functions; BWI is test airport for the outgoing system.
• Free Arrival Waiting Area, also known as the Cell Phone Lot opens at BWI. The lot provides drivers with about 50 short-term parking spaces as they await cell phone contact from arriving travelers. The lot is an alternative that saves drivers time, while limiting traffic in front of the Airport terminal during construction.
• BWI's second skywalk opens to the public, connecting the terminal (at Concourse B) to Level 6 of the Hourly Garage. This is the second of three skywalks to be completed and opened to the public. The skywalks provide quick, safe and convenient access to and from the main terminal.
• Tripling the number of parking spaces available close to the main terminal building, BWI opened the new Daily Garage. Located at MD 170 (Aviation Blvd) and Elm Road, the garage offers 8,400 spaces and was constructed with “Smart Park” technology. “Smart Park” is an automated guidance system intended to make finding a space quick and easy. At the time of opening, BWI was the only East Coast airport to mount ultrasonic sensors over each parking space to monitor the availability of spaces.

2003

• Joseph Paul Malandrino, Jr. replaces Arnold Cole as the new Federal Security Director at BWI. Prior to his role at BWI, Mr. Malandrino managed the operations department at Washington Dulles-International Airport, with responsibility for airport security.
• The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) announces BWI as a winner of the 2002 Perpetual Pavement Award. To qualify for this prestigious award, a pavement must meet strict criteria and demonstrate Hot Mix Asphalt's long-life characteristics, excellence in design, quality in construction and value to the traveling public. It also must have been constructed at least 35 years ago.
• Air Tran Airways begins non-stop service between BWI and Freeport International Airport on Grand Bahama Island. This is the only service linking Grand Bahama Island to the nation's capital.
• Southwest begins transcontinental service from BWI to San Diego and San Jose.
• Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. welcomes the return of Aer Lingus to BWI. The Irish national airline begins once daily round trip flight from BWI to Ireland's Shannon and Dublin Airports.
• Hooters Air celebrates inaugural flight from BWI to Myrtle Beach, S.C.
• BWI earns top honors at annual Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Excellence in Marketing and Communications Contest in the categories of Photography, Public Relations Campaigns and Television Advertising. BWI also awarded second place in the Marketing Campaigns category and third place for Color Print Advertising.
• Rest and Recuperation Leave Program begins at BWI for Operation Iraqi Freedom service members and Department of Defense civilians. The program allows members on 12-month orders to take a 15-day break from the mission with free air travel to the United States and Europe.
• The BWI Airport Fire and Rescue Department receives the 2003 American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Valor Award. BWI's nomination for the national honor was based on their superb performance over a 12-month period, in 2002 and 2003, when the department responded to an airfield record of 2,726 calls.
• BWI's first of three skywalks opens to the public. The skywalk at Concourse D connects the Airport terminal with Level 6 of the Hourly Garage. The skywalk provides quick, safe and convenient access to and from the main terminal.
• BWI opens $134.8 million Consolidated Rental Car Facility, centralizing the operations of eight different national rental car companies. The 47,000-square-foot customer service building and 22-acre parking garage simplifies the system of getting travelers to and from their rental cars.

2002

• For the second year in a row, ACI-NA data shows BWI as the fastest growing airport among the 30 busiest in North America.
• Midwest Express initiates non-stop service between Milwaukee and BWI, thus becoming the fourth airline in four months to establish service at Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
• Paul J. Wiedefeld named new Executive Director of the Maryland Aviation Administration. Mr. Wiedefeld, 46, previously held the position of vice-president for the engineering firm Parsons Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas, Inc., managing the company's Baltimore Office.
• BWI becomes first U.S. airport to have federal security screeners working at checkpoints and airline jetways.
• Maryland Board of Public Works approves a $10.2 million contract for the construction of a customer service building within the new Consolidated Rental Car Facility at BWI.
• Aer Lingus Chief Executive Officer, Willie Walsh, announces the Irish national air carrier plans to re-establish direct international service between Dublin/Shannon and BWI.
• Maryland Board of Public Works approves a $3 million contract for the demolition and re-construction of Pier A to create a 31-gate continuous concourse for Southwest Airlines Co. This project signals the beginning of major terminal expansion at BWI.

2001

• BWI named the fastest growing airport among the 30 busiest in North America.
• Groundbreaking for BWI's five-year, $1.8 billion expansion program.
• BWI becomes first airport in the U. S. to implement high-tech parking guidance system, BWI Smart Park, and the only metro-area airport with technology allowing customers to prepay for parking service (Pay-and-Go).
• BWI is credited with being one of the most powerful economic engines in Maryland, generating $6.5 billion and 85,000 jobs for the state's economy.
• AirTran Airways joins BWI's list of service providers with three daily non-stop flights between BWI and Boston and three daily nonstop flights between BWI and Atlanta.
• BWI serves two million passengers in a single month for the first time in July, then again in August.
• Total passenger traffic reaches more than 20.4 million, a new record for the eighth consecutive year and 3.9 percent increase compared with 2000 totals

2000

• Maryland and Ghanaian officials gather to celebrate Ghana Airways inaugural flight between BWI and the Ghanaian capital of Accra.
• BWI's five-year, $1.8 billion expansion and improvement VISION unveiled.
• Aer Lingus, the Irish national airline, begins service from BWI Airport.
• The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) completes installation of 29 life-saving, automatic external defibrillator (AED) units throughout the BWI terminal complex.
• Total passenger traffic reaches more than 19.6 million, a new record for the seventh consecutive year and 12.4 percent increase compared with 1999 totals.

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1999

• Runway 28 de-icing pad complete, cost: $7.4 million. The pad accommodates up to seven commercial jets. Phase II of the Runway 28 pad project will add a second 600,000-gallon de-icing fluid storage tank and construct an underground piping system to pump fluid to the tank, cost: $3.5million.
• MAA announces a unique public/private partnership that will build, own and operate new Cargo Complex on the midfield of BWI.
• Plans begin for renovation of Piers A and B, cost: $85.2 million. BWI project will provide more gates for the expansion of Southwest Airlines Co.
• BWI hiker/biker trail complete. The 12.5-mile recreational trail is the only one of its kind in the country that encircles the property of a major commercial airport.
• Southwest Airlines Co. opens first East Coast flight attendant crew base at BWI.
• BWI wins International Marketing Award for its innovative and effective advertising campaign in various British media outlets
• Total passenger traffic reaches more than 17.4 million, a new record for the sixth consecutive year and 16.2 percent increase over 1998 total.

1998

• Southwest Airlines Co. pilot base opened at BWI, brings 200 new jobs with an estimated $42.3 million annual economic impact.
• Adjacent to Runway 28, construction begins on third BWI de-icing pad.
• More than 15 million passengers choose the 'easy come, easy go' airport, a new record for the fifth year in a row.

1997

• Federal Aviation Administration brings new, Terminal Doppler Weather Radar System (TDWRS) on line. The TDWRS is better able to detect microbursts and windshear.
• BWI's new, state-of-the-art Aircraft Rescue Fire-fighting Facility opens in July, housing all aircraft rescue and fire-fighting resources in one location.
• Construction completed on $1.5 million project to modify drains at Pier C. Upgrades, and two additional glycol recovery vehicles, allow collection of de-icing fluid from 13 aircraft gates.
• BWI parking garage expansion project complete, providing a total of 5,600 spaces, 4,600 for public use and 1,000 spaces for rental car storage.
• First moving walkways installed from the airport's parking garage through the pedestrian tunnel, open to the public.
• Frontier Airlines begins service from BWI to Denver, Colorado.
• Governor William Donald Schaefer International Terminal opens. The $140 million project features Light Rail service on the lower level.
• Total passenger traffic at BWI reaches more than 14 million, a new record for the fourth consecutive year.

1996

• Southwest Airlines begins non-stop flights to Tampa and Orlando and direct service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• BWI Parking Garage expansion project more than doubles the size of the existing garage, accommodating 5,600 vehicles.
• Construction on second de-icing pad complete. The $2.5 million facility accommodates simultaneous de-icing for up to three commuter or general aviation aircraft.
• Total passenger traffic at BWI tops 13.4 million, a new record for the third consecutive year.

1995

• SuperShuttle initiates ground transportation service to Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington D.C.
• First de-icing pad complete, accommodating simultaneous de-icing for up to five commercial jet aircraft, included is a 600,000-gallon storage tank and transmission pipeline between the de-icing pad and tank. Construction on second de-icing pad, adjacent to Runway 15L/33, begins.
• First new gates of Pier C expansion in use, renovations continue.
• BWI Observation Gallery officially opens to the public with enthusiastic response to the Gallery and the Smithsonian Museum Shop.
• Phase Two of the BWI Bike Trail opens to public; Tom Dixon Aircraft Observation Area, on Dorsey Road, re-opens with paved parking, rest room facilities and bike racks.
• United Airlines adds daily non-stop service to San Francisco, with connections to Hong Kong, Osaka, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo.
• Total passenger traffic at BWI reaches nearly 13.2 million, eclipsing the previous mark set in 1994. The combined commercial passenger increases of 2.7percent at BWI, in 1995, exceed the 1.4 percent growth rate reported for U.S. airline traffic nationwide, as reported by the Air Transport Association (ATA).

1994

• Construction starts on first de-icing pad adjacent to Runway 15R. The pad was partially completed and used for limited de-icing fluid collection during the winter of 1994-1995.
• First section (4.4-miles) of the 12.6-mile BWI Bike Trail opens in July. Built largely with federal funds, the trail links community resources and employers on the East Side of the airport.
• Mass Transit Administration breaks ground on multi-story-parking garage for BWI Rail Station.
• BWI breaks ground on $27.6 million expansion to extend Pier C, bringing six additional domestic gate positions to the terminal. Southwest Airlines Co. signs up for all six new gate positions.
• Airfield capacity at BWI boosted with completion of extension to Commercial Runway 10/28. The 10,500-foot expansion enables the airport to handle long-haul air traffic in most weather conditions.
• Construction begins on $140-million international terminal to handle projected traffic increases into the 21st century. The new wing will add six gates, more ticket counter space, and expands the existing U.S. Customs and Immigration and Naturalization Service facilities.
• Over 12.8 million passengers served by BWI Airport in 1994, an all-time high nearly 36 percent more than the previous year.

1993

• Construction begins in June on an extension to Runway 10/28 to better accommodate long haul international traffic.
• Southwest Airlines Co. selects BWI as its first East Coast gateway airport. Service begins on Sept. 15th to Cleveland and Chicago.


• British Airways opens service to London's Gatwick Airport.

1992

• Air Ontario, an Air Canada connector, begins three daily flights from BWI to Toronto. BWI becomes first area airport to offer service to three major Canadian cities.
• Design work begins in October for new international pier, to include ticket counters, gates, federal processing facilities and a terminus for the light rail line from the Baltimore region.
• Construction begins on the BWI Bike Trail, linking recreational resources around BWI and connecting to the Baltimore Annapolis Trail.

1991

• New, four-level parking garage, located in the front of the main terminal, opens Sept. 16th. Total cost of the project is $29 million. The garage features space for rental car facilities and 2,800 parking spaces to ease drop-off/pick-up traffic congestion.

1990

• Icelandair begins Boeing 757 service from BWI to Iceland-Stockholm.
• After five years of work, Interstate I-195 opens, connecting BWI directly to I-95, greatly improving access from the Baltimore-Washington metro area.
• BWI ends year with record growth in international passengers (up 34 percent) and freight (up nearly 70 percent) over 1989 totals.

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1989

• Work begins to lengthen the General Aviation runway at BWI to 5,000 feet to accommodate commercial commuter traffic.
• Over and above FAA requirements, BWI enhances its security system.
• BWI breaks all previous passenger traffic records, reaching more than one million passengers in a month for the first time (Aug.). Totals 10.4million passengers for the year.

1988

• BWI celebrates official opening of new commuter terminal and expansion of Pier D to handle growth of USAir/Piedmont hub operation.
• Runway 15L/33R rehabilitated.

1987

• Runway 10/28 rehabilitated.

1986

• New master plan study, a comprehensive development plan, is completed with recommendations covering airfield improvements, terminal expansion, parking, cargo buildings, noise abatement, maintenance and fire/rescue facilities.
• Major replacement and upgrade begins on runway and taxiway lighting system.

1984

• BWI experiences its largest yearly gain in passenger traffic in 23 years, 6,675,191 passengers, an in