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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · Baltimore, US
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Tuesday2 / 2 Open
Terminal MAIN
D/E Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 8:00 PM
B Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
All Terminals
1min
TSA Security (Expected)
+1h Forecast
1min
TSA Security (Expected)
+2h Forecast
1min
TSA Security (Expected)
+3h Forecast
7min
TSA Security (Expected)
+4h Forecast
22min
TSA Security (Expected)
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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. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.
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.
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Prediction factorsConfidence 56%
- Recent third-party observation indicates ~1 min at security (steady)
At the checkpoint
- — TSA PreCheck is typically 50–70% faster.
- — Have ID and boarding pass ready at the divider.
- — Liquids under 100 ml / 3.4 oz in a clear zip bag.
- — Laptops and large electronics in a bin alone.
- — CLEAR+ enrollment available at this airport.
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