BWI guide
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore/Washington International
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Security wait
General TSA
12 min
PreCheck
7 min
Customs
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Reading
Modeled
Security
Terminal AB
min
Terminal CD
min
Terminal E
min
Modeled waits
Wait times for BWI are modeled from historical patterns. They are not a live checkpoint reading. Airports with scraped data show a Live badge.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has a consolidated checkpoint in its main terminal that feeds all concourses (A through F). TSA PreCheck is offered at the main checkpoint lanes. After clearing security, passengers can walk or take the people mover between concourses. BWI is a major hub for Southwest Airlines, leading to frequent high-volume periods on Fridays and Mondays. MARC commuter rail and Amtrak both connect the airport station to Baltimore and Washington D.C., making BWI a popular train-accessible airport. Arrive at least 90 minutes early for domestic flights during peak seasons.