Security wait times at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Baltimore, Maryland KBWI #26 US airport by passengers
Official wait times are not published as open data, so we combine what travelers report with practical checkpoint advice.
- FAA status
- No delays reported Updated just now
- Weather now
- VFR 49°F Observed 4 h ago
- Late departures
- 33.6%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
- No recent reportsAdd yours
Security wait at BWI
No security reports for BWI in the past week. The TSA does not publish wait times as open data, so this page fills in as travelers report. Be the first to report
Checkpoints and tips
The four checkpoints are at A, B, C and D/E. Checkpoint D/E serves the United, Delta and most other carriers, while A, B and C serve Southwest, American and Contour.
- The airport recommends arriving about two hours before a scheduled departure.
- Use the checkpoint that matches your gate, because the lines differ by checkpoint.
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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