Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is located between Baltimore & Washington, DC. Rated
@ACIworld
Best Airport In North America.
ALERT: Due to law enforcement investigation, the terminal roadway is temporarily shut down.
Vehicular traffic approaching the airport is currently being held.
Those in the terminal are advised to remain in place at this time.
More information to come.
Moments ago,
@AmericanAir
Captain Peter Nyce III arrived here to BWI Marshall Airport aboard the final flight of his 31-year career with American Airlines.
@BWIFire
honored Captain Nyce with a water salute. Happy retirement, Captain!
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#avgeek
The airport community today paid tribute to a fallen hero.
@USMC
Pfc Edward Nalazek was killed in WWII during the Battle of Tarawa. His family was on hand for today's dignified transfer ceremony. Pfc Nalazek will be laid to rest at
@ArlingtonNatl
in the coming days.
#MDOTheroes
One of our airport tenants shared these pictures with us of this afternoon's storm. This view from our cargo operations area.
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#SceneAtBWI
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We are proud to support Operation Enduring Friendship. One reason the airport remains open is to help fulfill our important role in supporting emergency response.
#COVID19
#MarylandStrong
#FrontlineMDOTforYou
On Saturday, First Lady Yumi Hogan and I stood on the tarmac at
@BWI_Airport
to welcome the first ever Korean Air passenger plane, carrying a very important payload of LabGun
#COVID19
test kits which will give MD the capability of performing half a million coronavirus tests.
Earlier today,
@GovLarryHogan
visited BWI Marshall Airport to acknowledge and thank about 130
@MDNG
soldiers that are deploying overseas in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
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Happy 10th anniversary to our friends at
@jetblue
!
On this day in 2009, the airline began service at BWI Marshall Airport. Let's celebrate with a look at one of the airline's most unique liveries,
#blueprint
.
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#avgeek
Enjoy a front row seat to Friday’s arrival of one of the world's largest cargo aircraft, the Antonov 124. BWI Marshall Airport plays an important role in cargo operations, including the distribution of
#COVID19
medical supplies and protective equipment.
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UPDATE: Law enforcement has cleared vehicle in question. Please be advised roadway operations will slowly return to normal.
For now, Upper Level roadway is open for both passenger dropoff/pickup.
Our airport community came together this afternoon to honor the dignified transfer of a fallen hero. Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Michael Kocopy was killed in the Battle of Tarawa in WWII. He will be laid to rest at
@ArlingtonNatl
next week.
#MDOTheroes
Happy anniversary to
@SouthwestAir
! Today (9/15) marks 26 years of Southwest Airlines service at BWI Marshall Airport.
#MarylandOne
has been part of the Southwest fleet since 2005.
#Open4BizMD
BIG BIRD: We welcomed one of the largest aircraft in the world, the Antonov An-124, this afternoon. A favorite among
#planespotters
, we'll share additional photos of this massive aircraft soon.
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#SceneAtBWI
#avgeek
Our airport community came together yesterday afternoon to welcome home a fallen sailor.
Seaman 2nd Class Challis Rudolph James was killed in action at Pearl Harbor aboard the USS Oklahoma on December 7, 1941.
He will be laid to rest at
@arlingtonnatl
on Friday.
As part of the snow removal process, crews push snow away from ramp and gate areas into large mounds located near snow melters. Each of our snow melters can melt 135 tons of snow per hour.
#MDOTsafety
#MDwx
We've officially welcomed Maryland favorite
@LedoPizza
to BWI Marshall Airport. Today's ribbon cutting marked the opening of 2 Ledo locations.
📍 Gate B5
📍 Pre-security near Observation Gallery
@creamcruiser
is also part of the pre-security location.
@FraportUSA
#Open4BizMD
This is what it looks like as brooms and plows push the snow (from right to left) off our runways and taxiways. A snow blower then completes the clearing process by hurling the snow high and far.
#MDOTsafety
#MDwx
#SceneAtBWI
New year = New pizza🍕!
Among the new and exciting things we have planned for 2020 is the arrival of 2
@LedoPizza
locations. Watch this space for more details soon.
#Open4BizMD
#food
#maryland
It is impressive to see the arrival of any aircraft from the perspective of being out on the airfield. Extra special as one of the world's largest cargo planes, the Antonov An-124, arrived at
#BWI
Marshall earlier this afternoon.
No one knows for sure what winter will bring, but our team is ready.
Our Operations & Maintenance team held its annual snow parade this morning to showcase equipment and team members.
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#MDwx
#snowMD
#airports
Snow melters are being placed around the
#BWI
airfield tonight. Our winter weather team will remain at work overnight to treat and clear the airfield for airline operations.
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#MDOTsafety
#MDwx
A big
#BWI
welcome for the first
@AirCanada
flight from
#Montreal
@aeroportsMTL
! We continue to grow international and domestic air service, with flights to new markets and new airline partners. Thanks to Air Canada!
Law enforcement continues to investigate vehicle on lower level roadway near terminal. Vehicular traffic continues to be held.
Those with vehicles in our Hourly Garage are advised to access the garage via underground tunnel in the middle of our main terminal or via Skywalk D.
On one of the coldest mornings of the winter, we salute all those working outside. Thanks for keeping planes and passengers moving!
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From 🎄 season to 🏈 season!
We've exchanged the red and green holiday lights for purple lights ahead of the
@ravens
playoff run.
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On September 15, 1993, we welcomed
@SouthwestAir
!
The airline began here with nonstops to Chicago Midway and Cleveland.
Southwest currently serves approximately 70 domestic and international destinations from BWI Marshall Airport.
#SceneAtBWI
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#onthisdate
#airports
Today is our Birthday! On this date in 1950, President Truman presided over the grand opening of Friendship International Airport. No delays are showing anywhere in the national system...what a great morning to fly as we celebrate 69 years of Friendship.
Meet Ruch!
Ruch is a 3-year old working with our partners,
@TheMDTA
Police. We caught up with Ruch and his handler as they wrapped up their shift a bit earlier today.
We appreciate the work of our law enforcement partners.
#FacesOfBWI
A special moment yesterday, courtesy of our partners at
@BWIfire
. Captain William Wray, an Orlando-based captain for
@SpiritAirlines
, received a water salute as he embarked on the final flight of his career (Flight 781 BWI-
@MCO
). Best wishes, Captain!
#SceneAtBWI
#MDOTscenes
We save the water cannons for the most special occasions! An Honor Flight from Orlando received a special welcome to BWI Marshall earlier this morning.
We are proud to announce
@ACIWorld
has named BWI Marshall Airport the Best Airport in North America, in our size category!
Thanks to our passengers, employees & partners for helping to make this happen. More at .
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#ASQawards
@ACI_ASQ
#airports
A moment of silence will be held throughout the terminal this morning at 8:46am to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
#MDOTcares
No Drone Zone!
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) remain in place for the Key Bridge zone. This
@FAANews
restriction also prohibits the public from using drones in the 3 nautical mile airspace surrounding this area.
More Info:
#KeyBridgeNews