BWI Today
Decent day. Departures at 81%, arrivals better at 91%. Early morning flights ran 29 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at BWI. 81% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 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: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 93%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 64%. That is a 29-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 30 miles away and running 90% today. If your route is available from both airports, DCA 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
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 29-point swing at BWI. The early morning block runs at 93%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 89%. Hit 57% around 4pm, peaked at 100% around 3am. A 43-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (72% vs 75%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
BWI has been bouncing between 44% and 89%. Best day was Aug 26 at 89%. Worst was Jul 19 at 44%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how BWI runs. Today's 81% is a good day by BWI standards.
About BWI Delays
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is currently running on time with 81% on-time departures and 91% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has averaged 72% 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 airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport), IAD (Washington Dulles International Airport) and MDT (Harrisburg 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.