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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · Baltimore, US

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Domestic88 min

International88 min

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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Tuesday2 / 3 Open

Terminal MAIN

D/E Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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B Checkpoint

4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Open Now

C Checkpoint

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Closed

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Main Terminal

88min

Checkpoint A

Main Terminal

88min

Checkpoint A (PreCheck)

Main Terminal

88min

Checkpoint B

Main Terminal

88min

Checkpoint B (PreCheck)

Main Terminal

88min

Checkpoint BC

Main Terminal

88min

Checkpoint BC (PreCheck)

Main Terminal

88min

Checkpoint DE

Main Terminal

88min

Checkpoint DE (PreCheck)

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BWI Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is approximately 7 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 11 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 4 minutes.

TSA security lines at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) currently average about 7 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 4 minutes. Figures are enhanced prediction, updated on a rolling basis as new signals arrive.

Yes, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 4 minutes compared to 7 minutes in regular lanes.

The best times to go through TSA security at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are typically early morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and mid-afternoon (2:00-4:00 PM). Avoid peak hours between 5:00-8:00 AM for morning business flights and 4:00-7:00 PM for evening departures when security lines are longest.

For domestic flights at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, arrive at least 90 minutes before departure. For international flights, arrive 150 minutes early to allow time for security, immigration, and boarding. If traveling during holidays or peak seasons, add an extra 30 minutes.