Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Use bwiairport.com homepage for real-time checkpoint waits; PreCheck/CLEAR cut it to under 10 min most times.

Peaks hit 30-45+ min general; D/E often quieter than A/B/C for Southwest crowds—add buffer for A-C to D-E connections requiring re-clear.

A/B/C share checkpoints; D/E is separate—switching means exit and re-clear, so allow 45+ min.

Southwest dominates A/B; international mostly E; connector exists D-E airside but not to A-C.

Best full sit-down option with solid American classics, crab soup, and healthier choices airside near B.

Over 50 options total including local spots; Flying Dog Tap House nearby for beer; avoid generic chains if time allows.

Easy come/easy go reputation holds for most days; watch runway work and summer peaks for delays.

Ranked top-10 US in recent AirHelp; typical on-time mid-70s% range with average delays under 20-25 min when they hit.