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 141654Z 21009G17KT 10SM SCT050 SCT180 BKN250 32/19 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP099 T03170189Wind 210° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 21
Current TAF
TAF KBWI 141502Z 1415/1518 20008KT P6SM FEW050 BKN250 FM142100 21013G23KT P6SM -SHRA SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1422/1502 VRB15G35KT 4SM TSRA OVC040CB FM150400 24006KT 6SM -SHRA BKN045 FM150700 29008KT P6SM BKN045 FM151400 32012KT P6SM FEW250Decode 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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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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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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