BWI Today
Decent day. Departures at 77%, arrivals slightly better at 82%. Midday flights ran 17 points better than afternoon. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 85%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at BWI. 77% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 85%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 68%. That is a 17-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is 70 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, MDT is the better bet right now.
BWI Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Afternoon is a 17-point swing at BWI. The midday block runs at 85%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 79%. Hit 60% around 3pm, peaked at 93% around 7am. A 33-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 74%, last week 76%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
BWI has been bouncing between 43% and 89%. Best day was Feb 15 at 89%. Worst was Mar 16 at 43%. The norm is 71-77%, which is just how BWI runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About BWI Delays
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 77% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport), IAD (Washington Dulles International Airport), MDT (Harrisburg International Airport), PHL (Philadelphia International Airport) and RIC (Richmond International Airport). When BWI is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.