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Airport Name
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Airport Location
The airport is located 10 miles south of Baltimore and 31 miles north of Washington.

Terminals
1

IATA Code
BWI

Telephone
410 859 7111

Airport Overview

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is located 30 miles outside Washington DC and just 10 miles south of Baltimore. It is a good alternative to the busier Dulles International Airport and Washington National Airports located in the region. Another reason to fly into Baltimore Washington International is that it serves a number of popular domestic routes in the US, as well as many international ones.

The single terminal BWI Airport has five concourses branching off from it, making for easy navigation of the airport and a less stressful airport experience. Passengers with time on their hands can peruse the great selection of shops and restaurants lining each of the concourses.

The airport is popular on America’s east coast as it is a major hub for Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways and Cape Air. Cities with direct flights to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport include Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Tampa, and Chicago. There are many discount flights to Baltimore/Washington International Airport that provide a friendly and efficient introduction to the Baltimore/Washington area.

Terminal Transfer

BWI is a one-terminal airport.

Getting into Town

Train: A free shuttle bus connects the airport to the Amtrak station, which is situated 1 mile from the airport. The MTA Light Rail station has a stop beside concourse E (the international concourse). Trains operate regularly between 6am and 11pm from Monday to Friday and less frequently on Saturdays and Sundays.

Taxis: Taxis are available outside arrivals. It’s a 30-minute drive into downtown Baltimore and a 45-minute drive to Washington, DC.

Bus: Buses to both Washington, DC and Baltimore leave from the airport terminal’s lower level. The Baltimore bus leaves every 40 minutes. The Washington DC bus leaves every 40 minutes.

Car Parking

Short and long-term parking is available at the airport. A free “cell phone waiting lot” is available for passenger pick-ups. All the parking areas, except the hourly garage, are located away from the main terminal building and are serviced by shuttles running to and from the terminal.

Information Desks

Information desks at BWI Airport are located near to concourses B and D in the terminal.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange facilities and auto exchange machines.

Luggage: Lost luggage is handled by the airline. Unfortunately, due to heightened security measures the TSA has said that US airports cannot offer luggage storage facilities.

Shopping: BWI Airport has a range of shopping opportunities including a popular tax and duty free shop in Concourse E. Travelers can expect all the usual airport items such as tobacco, alcohol, jewelry, perfumes, electronics and newsagents. Those with some time should consider stopping in at Borders Books for a good airplane read, other shops at the airport include the Body Shop, Taxco (sells Mexican silver jewelry), Godiva Chocolatier, I-Tech (electronics), Fire & Ice (jewelry), and Brooks Brothers (clothes).

Food and Drink: There’s a long list of varied and affordable restaurants and bars at BWI Airport. Passengers can choose from fast food such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Quizno’s Subs, Dunkin Donuts, Au Bon Pain and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Other options include California Tortilla, Manchu Wok, Euro Café and Formaggio. Bars at Baltimore/Washington Airport include Ram’s Head Tavern, Vino Volo Wine Bar, Rum Island Bar and Shannon’s pub.

Other facilities: BWI’s concourses feature a meditation room as well as observation gallery and a permanent exhibition on the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to hold the position of Supreme Court Justice. The airport also has first-aid facilities and a children’s playroom, which can be found in the Observation Gallery.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is available.

 

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