Baltimore–Washington International Airport statistics and facts 2023

BWI Airport Statistics 2026: Passengers, Flights, Cargo & Facts

BWI Airport statistics for 2026, including FY2025 passengers, daily flights, cargo, and Baltimore-Washington airport facts.

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Baltimore–Washington International Airport statistics and facts 2026Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is one of the most important airports in the mid-Atlantic. It serves the Baltimore-Washington corridor, a large domestic route network, and a strong mix of business and leisure demand.

Quick Answer (2026): BWI Marshall handled 25,964,711 passengers in FY2025. The airport also recorded nearly 240,000 total aircraft operations and moved nearly 535 million pounds of cargo during the fiscal year.

BWI Airport key statistics

Metric Latest figure Year / period
Total passengers 25,964,711 FY2025
Total passengers 27,045,950 FY2024
Total aircraft operations Nearly 240,000 FY2025
Total cargo Nearly 535 million lbs. FY2025
June 2025 passengers 2,396,945 June 2025

How many passengers use BWI Marshall?

BWI Marshall handled 25,964,711 passengers in FY2025. That was down 4.0% from FY2024, when the airport handled 27,045,950 passengers.

Even with that decline, BWI remains a very large airport by U.S. standards and one of the most important passenger airports in the mid-Atlantic.

How many flights does BWI handle?

BWI recorded nearly 240,000 total aircraft operations in FY2025. June 2025 alone saw 21,314 operations.

That level of activity shows why BWI continues to be such a critical part of the region’s aviation infrastructure.

Cargo activity at BWI

BWI Marshall transported nearly 535 million pounds of cargo in FY2025, up 0.9% from FY2024. That gives the airport another important dimension beyond passenger traffic alone.

FAQ

How many passengers used BWI in FY2025?

BWI Marshall handled 25,964,711 passengers in FY2025.

How many aircraft operations did BWI have in FY2025?

BWI recorded nearly 240,000 aircraft operations in FY2025.

How much cargo did BWI handle in FY2025?

BWI handled nearly 535 million pounds of cargo in FY2025.

Was FY2025 a record year for BWI?

No. FY2025 was below FY2024, which included record-setting months.

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