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KBWI Airport	Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall
	Baltimore, Maryland

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 04/18/2024 - 6/13/2024

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:	BWI / KBWI (Bravo-Whiskey-India)
Lat/Lng:	39.1757283333, -76.6689911111 39-10-32.6220N, 076-40-08.3680W Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 11/18/2015 Surveyed.
Elevation:	143 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 11/18/2015
Magnetic Variation:	11W,(2000), [-11W (2024)]
Sectional:	WASHINGTON
From City:	9nm S of Baltimore

Operations

Use:	Open to the public
Ownership:	Publicly owned
Activation:	01/1950
Attended:	Continuous
Control Tower:	yes 24 hrs
Type:	ATCT
Days Tower Operational:	ALL
Airspace Class:	B
Tower Radar:	ASR,24hrs
ARTCC:	Washington(ZDC)Washington Center
FSS:	Leesburg FSS(DCA)
NOTAMs and Weather:	BWINOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:	Lighted
Segmented Circle:	yes
Beacon:	Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:	yes
ARFF:	I D S 05/1973

Communications

Weather:

ASOS 410-691-1278

ATIS:

115.1
127.8
operates continuously

Tower:

Contact 'Baltimore Tower'
119.4,	257.8

Ground:

Contact 'Baltimore Ground'
121.9

Clearance:

118.05

Approach:

Contact 'POTOMAC' Approach
119.0 ;020-100,	119.7 ;131-180,	124.55 ;101-130,
128.7 ;181-019,
282.275 ;020-100
290.475 ;131-180
307.9 ;181-019,
317.425 ;101-130
119.0 ;131-180,	119.7 ;020-130,
125.525 ;181-019
282.275 ;131-180
290.475 ;020-130

Departure:

Contact 'POTOMAC' Departure
124.55 ;East,	128.7 ;West,	307.9 ;West,
317.425 ;East

Class Freq:

CLASS-B---
119.0 ;020-100,	119.7 ;131-180,	124.55 ;101-130,
128.7 ;181-019,
282.275 ;020-100
290.475 ;131-180
307.9 ;181-019,
317.425 ;101-130

Emergency:

121.5,

243.0

Other:

---TRISH 125.525
---TRISH 291.625
---STAR 125.525
---STAR 126.825 ;10000 FT & BLW
---STAR 128.35
---STAR 133.75
---STAR 133.85
---STAR 133.85 ;11000 FT & ABV
---STAR 239.025 ;10000 FT & BLW
---STAR 254.25
---STAR 254.25 ;11000 FT & ABV
---STAR 254.35
---STAR 270.275
---STAR 291.625
---SWANN 124.55
---CONLE 124.55
---CONLE 317.425
---FIXET 124.55
---FIXET 317.425
---PALEO 124.55
---CLASS-B/S 119.0 ;131-180
---CLASS-B/S 119.7 ;020-130
---CLASS-B/S 125.525 ;181-019
---CLASS-B/S 282.275 ;131-180
---CLASS-B/S 290.475 ;020-130
---RAVNN 128.35
---RAVNN 270.275
---ANTHM 133.85
---ANTHM 254.25
---WESTMINSTER 126.825 ;10000 FT & BLW
---WESTMINSTER 133.85 ;11000 FT & ABV
---WESTMINSTER 239.025 ;10000 FT & BLW
---WESTMINSTER 254.25 ;11000 FT & ABV
---TERPZ 128.7
---TERPZ 307.9
---MIIDY 133.75
---MIIDY 254.35
---DP 124.55
---DP 128.7
---DP 307.9
---DP 317.425

Master Airport:

PCT (POTOMAC TRACON)

Master Provides:

ARTS-III
Class B
Conflict Alert
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
MSAW
Pdc
TDWR
Arrivals may be Extended Outside of Class B.

Services

Fuel:	Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue) Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair:	Major
Powerplant Repair:	Major
Bottled Oxygen:	High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen:	High/Low pressure
Transient Storage:	Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:	Air Freight, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA:	27
Multi Engine GA:	4
Jet GA:	11
Total:	42

Annual Operations

For year ending:	12/31/2022
Commercial Carriers:	189242
AirTaxi:	17041
Non-local GA:	12042
Military Operations:	951
Total:	219276

Ownership

Owner:	State of Maryland Po Box 8766 Bwi Airport, Md 21240-0766 410-859-7100
Manager:	Gregory Solek Po Box 8766 Bwi Airport, Md 21240-0766 410-859-7024

Runways

Runways:	10/28 15L/33R 15R/33L

Runway 10/28

Length:	10503 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 11/18/2015
Width:	150 feet
Surface:	Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):	105/F/A/W/T, 105, Flexible, Subgrade Strength High (represents CBR >e; 13), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 80,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 220,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1020,000 lbs Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1340,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	High Intensity

	End 10	End 28
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	10503 feet	10503 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	10503 feet	10503 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	10503 feet	10503 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	9953 feet	9803 feet
True Alignment:	094,(083 Magnetic)	274,(263 Magnetic)
ILS Type:	ILS	ILS
Runway Markings:	Precision Instrument,Good Condition	Precision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:	550'	700'
Elevation at End:	139.0' MSL	126.4' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:	141.4' MSL	129.8' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	143.4' MSL	142.7' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:	71' AGL	75' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:	3.00°	3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:	4-light PAPI on right side of runway	4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout Midfield Rvr Sensor Shared by Runway 10/28 & Runway 15R/33L.	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Runway Visual Value Equipment Available:	Yes
Approach Lights:	ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration	MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:	Yes	Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:	Yes
Objects:	Tree	Tree
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Precision Instrument Runway	Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:	40:1 Approach Ratio 50:1 to Displaced Threshold.	33:1 Approach Ratio 50:1 to Displaced Threshold.
Object Height:	35' AGL	31' AGL
Object Distance:	1606' Along centerline 305' Right of centerline	1230' Along centerline 425' Right of centerline

Runway 15L/33R

Length:	5000 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 11/18/2015
Width:	100 feet
Surface:	Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):	15 /F/A/W/T, 15 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength High (represents CBR >e; 13), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 30,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 45,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	High Intensity

	End 15L	End 33R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	5000 feet	5000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	5000 feet	5000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	5000 feet	5000 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	5000 feet	5000 feet
True Alignment:	144,(133 Magnetic)	324,(313 Magnetic)
ILS Type:	ILS	ILS
Runway Markings:	Precision Instrument,Good Condition	Precision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:	141.4' MSL	114.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	141.5' MSL	124.4' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:	47' AGL	47' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:	3.00°	3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:	4-light PAPI on left side of runway	4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:	Touchdown, Rollout	Touchdown, Rollout
Approach Lights:		MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):	Yes	Yes
Objects:	Pole	Tree
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Precision Instrument Runway	Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:	30:1	32:1
Object Height:	31' AGL	39' AGL
Object Distance:	1120' Along centerline 615' Right of centerline	1470' Along centerline 585' Right of centerline

Runway 15R/33L

Length:	9501 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 11/18/2015
Width:	150 feet
Surface:	Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):	70 /F/A/W/T, 70 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength High (represents CBR >e; 13), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 80,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 220,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 675,000 lbs Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 890,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	High Intensity

	End 15R	End 33L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	9501 feet	9501 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	9501 feet	9501 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	8601 feet	8801 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	8301 feet	8301 feet
True Alignment:	144,(133 Magnetic)	324,(313 Magnetic)
ILS Type:	ILS	ILS
Runway Markings:	Precision Instrument,Good Condition	Precision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:	301'	500'
Elevation at End:	139.0' MSL	129.6' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:	138.3' MSL	132.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	138.3' MSL	142.7' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:	73' AGL	72' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:	3.00°	3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:	4-light PAPI on right side of runway	4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Runway Visual Value Equipment Available:	Yes
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
Runway End Centerline Lights:	Yes	Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:		Yes
Objects:	Ant	Tower
Object Marking:	Lighted
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Precision Instrument Runway	Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:	35:1	47:1
Object Height:	126' AGL	154' AGL
Object Distance:	4724' Along centerline 908' Left of centerline	7460' Along centerline 906' Left of centerline
Other Objects:		Runway 33L +2 ft Road 170 ft from Runway End 500 ft Left.

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

•	Practice Landing & Approach by Turbo-Pwrd Aircraft Prohibited 2200-0600; Practice Landing & Takeoff by B-747 Aircraft Prohibited Runway 15R/33L.
•	Continuously Mowing Operations Adjacent All Runways & Taxiways - Apr Thru Nov.
•	No Apron Parking for Unscheduled Air Carrier.
•	Deer & Birds Ocnlly on & in Vicinity of Airport.
•	Distracting Lights (Golf Driving Range) Right Side Extdd Centerline Runway 33L from Aer to 1/4 Mi Final.
•	Noise Abatement Procedures in Effect - Rstrn for Runway 15L/33R Except for Emergency or Mercy Flights Contact Airport Manager for Info.
•	Major Constr on Airport Dly; Aircraft Mov & Prkg Areas Subject to Short Notice Change/Closure. for Current Info Phone Bwi Operations Center 410-859-7018.
•	Aircraft on Visual Approaches Expect to Maintain 3000 ft Until 10 DME from Bal Vortac; Departure Aircraft Should Expect Turns Based on Baltimore DME.
•	Taxiing Prohibited Between Concourse C & Adjacent Bldg Structure SW of Concourse C. Access to Gate C12 Must be Via Taxiway a.
•	Runway 15R Deice Pad, Position # 1, Rstrd to Aircraft with Wingspan of 156 ft 1 Inch or Less & Length of 180 ft 3 Inches or Less. Psn's #2 & #3 are Restricted to Aircraft with a Wingspan of 156 ft 1 Inch or Less, Position #3 is Rstrd to Aircraft with a Wingspan of 156 ft 1 Inch or Less & Length of 180 ft 3 Inches or Less; Position 4 Rstrd to Aircraft with Wingspan of 213 ft or Less & Length of 229 ft 2 Inches or Less.
•	Taxiway "S", South of Taxiway "P", Rstrd to Aircraft 60000 Lbs & Less.
•	General Aviation Aircraft Contact Unicom Prior to Arriving at General Aviation Ramp for Security Purposes.
•	Taxilanes 'T-1' & "H" Rstrd to Group III Aircraft with Max Wingspan of 118 Feet.
•	Concourse a Altitude Deicing Area is Rstrd to B737-800 Size Aircraft with Winglets or Smlr on Spots 6, 7 and 8.
•	Runway 28 De-Ice Pad Lane 1 Rstrd to Aircraft with Wingspan 171 ft or Less, Lane 2 Rstrd to Aircraft with Wingspan 135 ft or Less, Lane 3 is Used by Large Aircraft Max Wingspan 215 ft and When in Use- Lanes 2 and 4 are Unavailable. Lanes 4, 5 & 6 are Rstrd to Aircraft Wingspan 135 ft or Less.
•	Taxiway T Between Taxiway H and Taxiway E Restricted to Group Iv Aircraft with Wingspan Less than 171 ft. Taxiway T Between Taxiway E and Taxiway B Rstrd to Group V Aircraft with Wingspan Less than 214 ft; When Group V Aircraft are on Taxiway T, Taxiway a is Rstrd to Max Wingspans of 110 ft.
•	Asde-X in Use. Operate Transponders with Altitude Reporting Mode and Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled on All Airport Surfaces.
•	Dual Parallel Taxilanes Have Been Added to the 'D'/'E' Alleyway; Taxilane 'N' and Taxilane 'N1'. Taxilane 'N' is Designated a "Group V" Taxilane with Max Wingspan of 213 ft. Taxilane 'N1' is Designated a "Group Iv" Taxilane with Max Wingspan of 170 ft.
•	Taxiway 'a' is Rstrd to Group Iv Aircraft Wingspan 171 ft or Less.
•	Runway Len Available for Runway 28 Departures from Taxiway U1 is 9802 ft.
•	Runway Status Lights in Opn.
•	Aircraft Departing Runway 28 Exp Departure from Taxiway U1.
•	During ATC Zero Events, Unicom 119.4.
•	Unicom 119.4.

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