BWI Marshall Airport Archives

BWI Marshall Airport sets new record for international passenger traffic in 2023

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport set a new record for international passenger traffic in 2023. The airport recorded 1,365,847 international passengers, which is 2.58% higher than the previous record set in 2018. “BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is a key economic driver and international gateway for our region,” said Governor Wes Moore. “We’re making Maryland more competitive, and BWI is […]

Police arrest man at BWI wanted for Baltimore County rape, assault

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority Police arrested a Montgomery County man earlier this month during a traffic stop at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. At around 2 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, an MDTA Police Officer assigned to BWI Airport stopped a silver Dodge Ram on the inner roadway of the airport’s upper level. The inner roadway is a high […]

Governor Moore announces $150 million transportation budget restoration

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As part of his Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal, Governor Wes Moore this week announced the one-year restoration of $150 million in funding to address transportation needs across the state. The proposed funding will enable restoration of previously planned reductions to the Maryland Department of Transportation’s budget for one year and will continue to drive the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment […]

Maryland joins lawsuit to block JetBlue-Spirit merger

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: JetBlue has issued the following statement: “It’s unfortunate that these states have decided to join the DOJ’s effort to protect the dominant position of the four largest airlines in the U.S. The facts show that preserving the status quo is the most anti-competitive step that the federal government and these states can take. In Newark, United controls about 70% […]

More than 3 dozen high temperature records broken or tied across eastern U.S. on Thursday

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Many high temperature records fell across the eastern U.S. on Thursday. At BWI Airport, a new record high of 79 degrees broke the previous record of 78 that was set back in 1874. Thursday’s high of 81 degrees at Washington Reagan National Airport broke the previous record of 78 that was set in 1874. It also registered as the […]

Governor Moore directs Maryland Aviation Administration to conduct new procurement for Airport Retail and Concessions Program

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore directed the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) to conduct a new procurement solicitation for the Airport Retail and Concessions Program for the Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport. The new procurement solicitation cancels the solicitation and the contract award recommendation by the previous administration. With more than 9 million enplanements, BWI Marshall is the busiest commercial […]

Governor Hogan announces activation of emergency response operations for winter storm, urges caution for holiday travel

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that the state has activated emergency response operations ahead of the winter storm that is set to enter the region beginning overnight. With the storm expected to create hazardous conditions, state officials are urging Marylanders to closely monitor the forecast and adjust holiday travel plans as necessary, building in extra time in case […]

BWI hits new record high on Monday

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The recent mid-autumn warm stretch led to a new record being set in Baltimore. A record high of 81 degrees was recorded at BWI on Monday, November 7th. the previous record was 77 degrees set back in 2020. The National Weather Service says numerous high temperature records for were broken or tied on Monday, with several locations across the […]