BWI Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 26%, arrivals better at 53%. Late morning flights ran 38 points better than early morning. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 78%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 38-point swing at BWI. The late morning block runs at 78%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning was already rough at 56%. Hit 14% around 4am, peaked at 80% around 10am. Currently at 26%, well below the morning numbers. A 66-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 23 points from last week (45% vs 68%). Arrivals down 18 points too. Mon was the worst day, Wed 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 67-73%, which is just how BWI runs. Today's 26% is well below the norm.
About BWI Delays
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is currently experiencing significant delays with 26% on-time departures and 53% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has averaged 45% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.