BWI terminal layout: concourses A/B/C and D/E
BWI’s passenger terminal serves concourses A, B, C, D and E. Check your airline’s current gate and the official airport map before choosing where to spend time after security. The airport maps distinguish the A/B/C area from the D/E area; do not assume every concourse is connected after screening.
Follow the current departure board and airport signs, since gates can change. If you plan to use a lounge, meet another traveler or visit a particular facility, check whether you can reach it from the area serving your flight and still arrive at your gate on time.
Source: BWI official terminal maps.
Plan parking before your terminal arrival time
The Hourly Garage offers pedestrian access opposite the terminal. The Daily Garage, Express Parking and Long Term A/B use airport shuttles. Private parking reservations have their own arrival addresses and transfer terms, so use the confirmation for the offer you select.
BWI recommends being at the terminal two hours before a domestic departure or three hours before an international departure. Add driving, parking and transfer time before that point. Compare the BWI parking options and rates and save the correct parking address before leaving home.
Source: BWI security and arrival guidance.
BWI rail connections: MARC, Amtrak and Light Rail
MARC Penn Line and Amtrak trains serve the separate BWI Rail Station, linked to the terminal by airport shuttle. MARC provides connections with Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station. Check the train operator’s current timetable for your travel date, including the final onward service after an evening arrival.
Light Rail stops immediately outside the terminal’s lower level near Concourse E and provides a route toward downtown Baltimore. Choose the service that fits your destination and leave time for baggage collection and the transfer from the terminal.
Sources: BWI MARC guidance and BWI Light Rail guidance.
Arrange assistance and check passenger facilities
BWI provides accessible spaces in all airport-operated parking facilities. Its parking-lot and rail-station shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible. Arrange airline wheelchair assistance directly with your airline, and confirm the arrangements for any private parking or hotel transfer separately.
The Club BWI is in Concourse D near Gate D10. Review BWI lounge access guidance before buying a pass, especially if your flight uses A/B/C. The airport’s maps and facilities information should be your reference for the locations available along your departure route.
Sources: BWI accessibility and The Club BWI.
Build the rest of your trip around the flight
For an early departure or late arrival, compare hotels near BWI and confirm the hotel’s shuttle hours. A room booking does not automatically include parking throughout your trip; read the hotel parking guide if you need both.
For sightseeing before or after your flight, explore Baltimore places of interest and allow a realistic return to the airport. Leave luggage and vehicle arrangements clear before starting an excursion.
BWI map and official airport information
The passenger-terminal navigation address is 7050 Friendship Road, Baltimore, MD 21240. Use an individual parking facility’s address when parking, and your provider’s confirmation for a private reservation.
Open BWI Airport in Google Maps ↗
Official terminal maps ↗ · Official parking information ↗ · BWI airport website ↗
Looking for where to leave your car? Use the BWI parking addresses for the exact lot or garage, then compare airport parking rates and terminal access.
Map is for the passenger terminal. Use your parking facility’s address for parking check-in.
Frequently asked questions
What does BWI stand for?
BWI is the airport code for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, serving the Baltimore–Washington region.
Can I walk between every concourse after security?
Do not assume that. Consult the current BWI map: the A/B/C and D/E areas have separate checkpoint arrangements.
How early should I reach the terminal?
BWI recommends two hours before a domestic departure and three hours before an international departure. Add parking and transfer time before terminal arrival.
Is this the airport operator’s website?
No. Airport Parking Baltimore is an independent parking reservation and travel guide. Official airport information is linked separately for reference.