FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 31 JULY 2008
Location
| FAA Identifier: | BWI |
| Lat/Long: | 39-10-31.3000N / 076-40-06.0000W 39-10.521667N / 076-40.100000W 39.1753611 / -76.6683333 (estimated) SURVEYED |
| Elevation: | 146 ft. / 44.5 m (surveyed) |
| Variation: | 11W (2000) |
| From city: | 9 miles S of BALTIMORE, MD |
| Time zone: | UTC -4 (UTC -5 during Standard Time) |
| Zip code: | 21240 |
Airport Operations
| Airport use: | Open to the public |
| Activation date: | 01/1950 |
| Sectional chart: | WASHINGTON |
| Control tower: | yes |
| ARTCC: | WASHINGTON CENTER |
| FSS: | LEESBURG FLIGHT SERVICE STATION |
| NOTAMs facility: | BWI (NOTAM-D service available) |
| Attendance: | CONTINUOUS |
| Wind indicator: | lighted |
| Segmented circle: | no |
| Lights: | DUSK-DAWN |
| Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) |
| Landing fee: | yes |
| Fire and rescue: | ARFF index D |
| International operations: | customs landing rights airport |
Airport Communications
| UNICOM: | 122.95 |
| WX ASOS: | PHONE 410-691-1278 |
| BALTIMORE GROUND: | 121.9 |
| BALTIMORE TOWER: | 119.4 257.8 |
| POTOMAC APPROACH: | 119.0(020-100) 119.7(131-180) 124.55(101-130) 128.7(181-019) |
| CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 118.05 |
| CLASS B: | 119.0(020-100) 124.55(101-130) 128.7(181-019) |
| CLASS B IC: | 119.7(131-180) |
| D-ATIS: | 115.1 127.8 |
| EMERG: | 121.5 243.0 |
| WX AWOS-3 at FME (7 nm SW): | 123.925 |
| WX AWOS-3 at ANP (15 nm S): | 122.9 (617-262-3825) |
| WX AWOS-3 at MTN (15 nm NE): | PHONE 410-682-8848 |
| WX AWOS-3 at CGS (17 nm SW): | 121.225 (301-864-5497) |
| WX AWOS-3 at W29 (20 nm SE): | 120.575 (410-643-8795) |
- ASR ELEV. 156.6 CPME#1 39-07-50.7003N 76-40-52.0185W CPME#2 39-10-15.9333N 76-39-40.8329W MTI#1 39-09-36.7801N 76-39-31.7474W MTI#2 39-10-20.1186N 76-38-45.3352W FEED HORN ELEV. 234.8
Nearby radio navigation aids
| VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
| BAL at field | | BALTIMORE VORTAC | | 115.10 | | 11W |
| ADWr033/23.9 | | ANDREWS VORTAC | | 113.10 | | 10W |
| EMIr151/24.0 | | WESTMINSTER VORTAC | | 117.90 | | 08W |
| DCAr051/25.6 | | WASHINGTON VOR/DME | | 111.00 | | 09W |
| OTTr017/28.4 | | NOTTINGHAM VORTAC | | 113.70 | | 10W |
| PPMr242/29.0 | | PHILLIPS VOR/DME | | 108.40 | | 09W |
| FDKr121/(35.8) | | FREDERICK VOR | | 109.00 | | 08W |
| AMLr077/39.9 | | ARMEL VORTAC | | 113.50 | | 08W |
Airport Services
| Fuel available: | 100LL JET-A |
| Parking: | hangars and tiedowns |
| Airframe service: | MAJOR |
| Powerplant service: | MAJOR |
| Bottled oxygen: | HIGH/LOW |
| Bulk oxygen: | HIGH/LOW |
Runway Information
Runway 10/28
| Dimensions: | 10502 x 200 ft. / 3201 x 61 m |
| Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in fair condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | | Single wheel: | 100.0 | | Double wheel: | 220.0 | | Double tandem: | 500.0 | | Dual double tandem: | 790.0 |
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| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 10 | | RUNWAY 28 |
| Latitude: | 39-10.484830N | | 39-10.357925N |
| Longitude: | 076-41.377100W | | 076-39.160560W |
| Elevation: | 139.0 ft. | | 126.2 ft. |
| Gradient: | 0.2% | | 0.2% |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 105 magnetic, 094 true | | 285 magnetic, 274 true |
| Displaced threshold: | 550 ft. | | 500 ft. |
| Declared distances: | TORA:10502 TODA:11202 ASDA:10502 LDA:9952 | | TORA:10502 TODA:10502 ASDA:10502 LDA:10002 |
| Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
| Visual slope indicator: | | | 4-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
| RVR equipment: | touchdown, midfield, rollout | | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
| Approach lights: | ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III) | | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights |
| Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
| Touchdown point: | yes, lighted | | yes, no lights |
| Instrument approach: | ILS | | ILS |
| Obstructions: | 43 ft. tree, 1770 ft. from runway, 400 ft. right of centerline, 36:1 slope to clear RY 10 APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THLD. | | 28 ft. tree, 1200 ft. from runway, 420 ft. right of centerline, 35:1 slope to clear RY 28 APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THLD. |
Runway 15R/33L
| Dimensions: | 9501 x 150 ft. / 2896 x 46 m |
| Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | | Single wheel: | 100.0 | | Double wheel: | 220.0 | | Double tandem: | 500.0 | | Dual double tandem: | 790.0 |
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| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 15R | | RUNWAY 33L |
| Latitude: | 39-11.121965N | | 39-09.852493N |
| Longitude: | 076-40.919035W | | 076-39.743055W |
| Elevation: | 138.6 ft. | | 129.2 ft. |
| Gradient: | 0.1% | | 0.1% |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 155 magnetic, 144 true | | 335 magnetic, 324 true |
| Declared distances: | TORA:9501 TODA:9501 ASDA:9501 LDA:9501 | | TORA:9501 TODA:9501 ASDA:9501 LDA:9501 |
| Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
| Visual slope indicator: | | | 4-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
| RVR equipment: | touchdown, rollout | | |
| Approach lights: | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights | | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights MALSR CTLD BUT NOT MONTRD BY ATCT. |
| Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, lighted |
| Instrument approach: | ILS | | ILS |
| Obstructions: | 1366 ft. twr, lighted, 43418 ft. from runway, 700 ft. left of centerline, 31:1 slope to clear | | 154 ft. tower, 7450 ft. from runway, 900 ft. left of centerline, 47:1 slope to clear RY 33L +2 FT ROAD 170 FT FROM RY END 500 FT LEFT.. |
Runway 4/22
| Dimensions: | 6000 x 150 ft. / 1829 x 46 m |
| Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in fair condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | | Single wheel: | 100.0 | | Double wheel: | 220.0 | | Double tandem: | 500.0 | | Dual double tandem: | 728.0 |
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| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 4 | | RUNWAY 22 |
| Latitude: | 39-10.012688N | | 39-10.839743N |
| Longitude: | 076-40.282063W | | 076-39.586790W |
| Elevation: | 146.0 ft. | | 137.7 ft. |
| Gradient: | 0.1% | | 0.1% |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 044 magnetic, 033 true | | 224 magnetic, 213 true |
| Declared distances: | TORA:6000 TODA:6000 ASDA:6000 LDA:6000 | | TORA:6000 TODA:6000 ASDA:6000 LDA:6000 |
| Markings: | nonprecision, in good condition | | nonprecision, in fair condition |
| Visual slope indicator: | 4-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
| Runway end identifier lights: | yes | | yes |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
| Obstructions: | 51 ft. tree, 2190 ft. from runway, 500 ft. left of centerline, 39:1 slope to clear | | 60 ft. pole, lighted, 1920 ft. from runway, 330 ft. left of centerline, 28:1 slope to clear |
Runway 15L/33R
| Dimensions: | 5000 x 100 ft. / 1524 x 30 m |
| Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in fair condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | | Single wheel: | 30.0 | | Double wheel: | 60.0 |
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| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 15L | | RUNWAY 33R |
| Latitude: | 39-11.242405N | | 39-10.574137N |
| Longitude: | 076-39.812415W | | 076-39.193838W |
| Elevation: | 141.5 ft. | | 114.1 ft. |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 155 magnetic, 144 true | | 335 magnetic, 324 true |
| Declared distances: | TORA:5000 TODA:5000 ASDA:5000 LDA:5000 | | TORA:5000 TODA:5000 ASDA:5000 LDA:5000 |
| Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
| Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
| RVR equipment: | touchdown | | touchdown |
| Approach lights: | | | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights |
| Runway end identifier lights: | yes | | yes |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
| Instrument approach: | ILS | | ILS |
| Obstructions: | 115 ft. tree, 3220 ft. from runway, 110 ft. right of centerline, 26:1 slope to clear | | 7 ft. tree, 310 ft. from runway, 400 ft. right of centerline, 15:1 slope to clear |
Helipad H1
| Dimensions: | 100 x 100 ft. / 30 x 30 m |
| Surface: | asphalt, in fair condition |
| Operational restrictions: | HELIPORT LCTD NE OF TWY Q ON GENERAL AVIATION APRON. |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Markings: | basic, in good condition | | |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
| Ownership: | Publicly-owned |
| Owner: | STATE OF MARYLAND PO BOX 8766 BWI AIRPORT, MD 21240-0766 Phone 410-859-7100 |
| Manager: | JOHN STEWART PO BOX 8766 BWI AIRPORT, MD 21240-0766 Phone 410-859-7018 |
Airport Operational Statistics
| Aircraft based on the field: | | 96 | | Single engine airplanes: | | 63 | | Multi engine airplanes: | | 20 | | Jet airplanes: | | 13 |
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| Aircraft operations: avg 811/day * | | 89% | commercial | | 9% | transient general aviation | | 1% | local general aviation | | <1% | air taxi | | <1% | military | | * for 12-month period ending 31 December 2007 | |
Additional Remarks
| - | ACFT PARKED AT GATE PSNS D-15; 16; ENCROACH RY 04/22 7:1 (FAR 77) TO HEIGHT OF 58'. |
| - | RWY 15L/33R RESTRICTED TO ACFT PRODUCING LESS THAN 90 DECIBELS EXCP FOR EMERGENCIES. |
| - | MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ON ARPT DLY; ACFT MOVEMENT & PARKING AREAS SUBJECT TO SHORT NOTICE CHANGE/CLOSURE. FOR CURRENT INFORMATION PHONE BWI OPNS CENTER 410-859-7018. |
| - | CLEARWAY 500 FT BY 1000 F (152 BY 204 METERS END OF RY 10. |
| - | ACFT ON VISUAL APCHS EXPECT TO MAINTAIN 3000 FT UNTIL 10 DME FROM BWI; DEPARTURE ACFT SHOULD EXPECT TURNS BASED ON BALTIMORE DME. |
| - | TAXIING PROHIBITED BTN GATE C16 & ADJ BLDG STRUCTURE SW OF PIER C. |
| - | RY 15R DEICE PAD, POSITION # 1, 2 & 3 ARE RSTD TO ACFT WITH A WINGSPAN OF 135 FT OR LESS, POSITION #4 IS RSTD TO ACFT WITH A WINGSPAN OF 156 FT OR LESS & POSITION #5 IS RSTD TO ACFT WITH 214 FT OR LESS. |
| - | TWY "S", SOUTH OF RY 22, RESTRICTED TO AIRCRAFT 60000 LBS. & LESS |
| - | GENERAL AVIATION ACFT CTC UNICOM PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT GENERAL AVIATION RAMP FOR SECURITY PURPOSES. |
| - | PRACTICE LNDG & APCH BY TURBO-PWRD ACFT PROHIBITED 2200-0600; PRACTICE LNDG & TKOF BY B-747 ACFT PROHIBITED RY 15R/33L. |
| - | RYS 04/22, 10/28, 15L/33R: PAVEMENT CONDITION IS FAIR WITH NUMEROUS CRACKS ON ALL SURFACES. |
| - | TWY "A" RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF 171 FT OR LESS. DESIGN GROUP IV. |
| - | TAXILANES A-1 AND H, RESTRICTED TO GROUP III ACFT WITH MAX WINGSPAN OF 118 FEET. |
| - | RY 15R ALT DE-ICE PAD IS RSTD TO GROUP III ACFT WITH A MAX WINGSPAN OF 118 FT. |
| - | RY 28 DEICE PAD, LANE #1 RSTD TO ACFT-WINGSPAN OF 171 FT OR LESS, LANE #2 RSTD TO ACFT WINGSPAN OF 135 FT OR LESS, LANE #2A IS USED BY LARGE ACFT- MAX WINGSPAN OF 215 FT & WHEN IN USE - LANES #1 & #3 ARE UNAVBL; LANES #3 , #4 & #5 ARE RSTD TO ACFT- WINGSPAN 135 FT OR LESS. |
| - | CONCOURSE A - ALTERNATE DEICING AREA IS RESTRICTED TO B737-800 SIZE AIRCRAFT WITH WINGLETS OR SMALLER ON SPOTS 6, 7A, AND 8A. B737-700 SIZE AIRCRAFT WITH WINGLETS OR SMALLER ARE RESTRICTED TO SPOTS 7B AND 8B. |
| - | PAEW WITHIN 200 FT OF RY 15L/33R CNTRLN FOR MOWING OPNS CONDUCTED 0600-1600 DLY APR-OCT. |
| - | NO APRON PARKING FOR UNSKED ACR. |
| - | NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT,CTC ARPT MANAGEMENT FOR DETAILS AT 410-859-7018. |
| - | RY 04/22 CLSD MULTI-ENG ACFT 2200-0700. RY 04/22 CLSD JET ACFT TKOFS. RY 22 CLSD LNDG JET ACFT. RY 04/22 RESTRICTIONS APPLY EXCEPT FOR EXCESSIVE CROSSWINDS; EMERGENCIES; OR NON-AVAILABILITY OF OTHER RYS. |
| - | DEER & BIRDS OCNLLY ON & INVOF ARPT. |
| - | DISTRACTING LGTS (GOLF DRIVING RANGE) RIGHT SIDE EXTDD CNTRLN RY 33L FROM AER TO 1/4 MI FINAL. |
Instrument Procedures
NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight. FAA instrument procedures published for use between 31 July 2008 at 0901Z and 28 August 2008 at 0900Z.
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
KFME - Tipton Airport (7 nm SW)
KANP - Lee Airport (15 nm S)
W00 - Freeway Airport (15 nm S)
KMTN - Martin State Airport (15 nm NE)
KCGS - College Park Airport (17 nm SW)
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Times for 29-Aug-2008
| | Local (UTC-4) | | Zulu (UTC) |
| Morning civil twilight | | 06:07 | | 10:07 |
| Sunrise | | 06:34 | | 10:34 |
| Sunset | | 19:40 | | 23:40 |
| Evening civil twilight | | 20:08 | | 00:08 |
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| Current date and time |
| Zulu (UTC) | 29-Aug-2008 20:33:29 |
| Local (UTC-4) | 29-Aug-2008 16:33:29 |
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| METAR |
| KBWI | 292000Z 07008KT 3SM -RA BR FEW008 OVC020 23/21 A2992 RMK AO2 P0000
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KDMH 7nm N | 291954Z AUTO 23/20 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02280200 PWINO TSNO
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KFME 7nm SW | 292012Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM OVC023 22/22 A2995 RMK AO1
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KNAK 14nm SE | 291954Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM -RA OVC027 24/22 A2992 RMK AO2 RAE25B49 SLP132 P0000 T02440217 TSNO
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KMTN 14nm NE | 291945Z 00000KT 3SM RA OVC020 25/22 A2995
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KCGS 17nm SW | 292010Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT006 OVC011 23/23 A2993 RMK AO1
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KW29 20nm SE | 292012Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM BKN027 BKN035 OVC055 25/20 A2992 RMK AO1
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| TAF |
| KBWI | 291726Z 291818 07008KT 5SM BR BKN008 OVC012 TEMPO 0812 1SM BR OVC005 FM1400 36003KT 6SM HZ BKN015 FM1600 35004KT P6SM BKN050
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KMTN 14nm NE | 291726Z 291818 00000KT 4SM -RA BR OVC015 TEMPO 0812 1SM BR OVC005 FM1400 36003KT 6SM HZ BKN015 FM1600 35004KT P6SM BKN050
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