BWI Arrivals & Departures
Live flight status, arrivals, departures and airport information for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore, United States.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is a major international airport serving Baltimore, United States. The airport connects the region to destinations across the globe on a busy schedule of daily arrivals and departures. Monitor real-time BWI arrivals, departures, and delays on this live airport board, powered by ADS-B transponder feeds that update continuously and display each aircraft's altitude, speed, and status with the freshest available data. All BWI flight data refreshes automatically every 60 seconds, ensuring you always have the most current view of airport activity and any delays in progress.
Current FAA Status
FAA Delay History
Delay history will appear here as new FAA status changes are detected for this airport.
About Baltimore Airport Delays
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) delay status is monitored in real time using FAA National Airspace System (NAS) data. FAA delay advisories at BWI include Ground Delay Programs (GDPs), Ground Stops (GS), Arrival and Departure Delay Advisories, and Airport Closures. These are system-wide restrictions issued by the FAA and affect all airlines and flights operating at the airport. Data refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.
FAA Abbreviation Reference
Baltimore (BWI) Airport Delays — FAQ
What does an active FAA delay mean at BWI?
An active FAA delay at BWI means the FAA has issued an advisory — such as a Ground Stop, Ground Delay Program, or Arrival/Departure Delay — affecting flights operating at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. It is a system-wide restriction, not specific to one airline.
What is a Ground Delay Program at BWI?
A Ground Delay Program at BWI means inbound flights are being held at their departure airports and given controlled release times. This absorbs delay on the ground rather than in the air, saving fuel and improving safety. GDPs typically last several hours.
What is a Ground Stop at BWI?
A Ground Stop at BWI temporarily halts all departures heading to Baltimore. Flights already en route are generally allowed to continue. Ground Stops are usually shorter in duration than Ground Delay Programs and are issued when conditions change rapidly.
How often is BWI FAA delay data updated?
FAA delay status for BWI on FlightStatus.flights refreshes every 5 minutes from official FAA NAS data. The Delay History section above shows all status changes detected in the past 24 hours.
Are FAA airport delays the same as individual flight delays at BWI?
No. FAA airport delays are system-wide advisories issued by the FAA affecting all flights at BWI. Individual flight delays may also be caused by airline-specific issues such as late-arriving aircraft, crew availability, or mechanical problems. Both can occur simultaneously.