Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)
Facilities at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)
One of busiest airports on the US eastern seaboard, Baltimore-Washington International Airport serves over 20 million passengers per year. It is located about 10 miles south of Baltimore, making it easy to get to the airport.
Ground transportation options serve the airport and Baltimore, Washington DC and other neighbouring areas. Most major hotels also provide courtesy pick-up and drop-off services from and to the airport.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport has one single terminal with full facilities for passengers. There are two levels serving arrivals (Lower Level) and departures (Upper Level).
Two Travel Business Service centres provide first-class business equipment, while meeting rooms can be hired at CK's Catering and Conference Room and Friendship Centre. Those requiring bigger conference rooms can contact the Hilton and Marriot hotels located nearby.
The airport features wireless internet access, which is available throughout the building. Postal facilities are available throughout the terminal, as are cafés and restaurants. There are many duty-free shops and retail stores for last-minute shopping.
Transportation at Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Getting to the airport is easy. Baltimore-Washington International Airport is well-connected to downtown Baltimore and Washington DC by bus, train and taxi. Those wishing to drive can find the terminal located off I-195.
Amtrak trains operate between the airport and Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Alexandria and Wilmington, with frequent shuttle buses running from the station to the airport. Taxi stands are located outside the Baggage Claim area on the Lower Level and provide services between the airport and neighbouring areas.
Local buses connect the airport with various destinations including Baltimore, Columbia, Laurel, Odenton, Greenbelt (Washington DC), Glen Burnie, Calvert, St Mary's and Charles. Those wishing to travel to Baltimore or regional Maryland towns can find commercial shuttle services waiting outside the terminal building on the Lower Level.
Parking at Baltimore-Washington International Airport
There are many parking options at the airport, both covered and surface. Two parking garages cater to more than 10,000 vehicles, serving long-term and short-term parking, while the surface lots serve more than 20,000 vehicles.
All parking lots are monitored by CCTV surveillance and each parking area has designated spaces for disabled passengers. Shuttle buses are on hand to take you from the parking lots to the terminal.
Airport information: +1 505 244 7700
Flight information: Baltimore-Washington International Airport