How busy is Baltimore/Washington International right now?

The TSA wait at BWI is about 19-25 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy BWI is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for BWI?

The FAA airport status for BWI (Baltimore/Washington International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. BWI has an on-time departure rate of 78%, with an average delay of 58 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is BWI busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Baltimore/Washington International (BWI). TSA wait is currently about 19-25 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time from BWI. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Baltimore/Washington International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at BWI. On a typical day, 78% of departures from Baltimore/Washington International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 58 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Baltimore/Washington International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current BWI delays. Historically, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 58 minutes. About 1.9% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Baltimore/Washington International?

When departures at BWI (Baltimore/Washington International) are delayed, the average delay is about 58 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time. About 1.9% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Baltimore/Washington International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At BWI, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 58 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Baltimore/Washington International?

BWI sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Baltimore/Washington International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including BWI. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

BWI Baltimore Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at BWI?

The TSA wait at BWI is about 19-25 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (22-28 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Baltimore/Washington International

BWI delays today: Baltimore/Washington International has an on-time departure rate of about 78%. The FAA airport status for BWI typically shows an average delay of 58 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.9% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 14 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 19-25 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (22-28 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.