BWI Baltimore-Washington Airport Traffic Cameras
Monitor real-time traffic cameras around Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport — the primary airport for the Baltimore-DC region and a Southwest Airlines focus city. Track I-195, I-95, Light RailLink, MARC Penn Line, and every BWI terminal approach on TrafficVision.Live.
VIEW BWI CAMERAS →Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the primary airport for the Baltimore-Washington DC region and a major Southwest Airlines focus city. Located in Linthicum, MD between Baltimore and Washington DC, BWI is accessed via I-195 (the dedicated airport spur), I-95, MD-170, and MD-295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway). Per MTA, Baltimore Light RailLink serves BWI Airport Station with service every 10-15 minutes on weekdays and 15 minutes on weekends. MARC commuter rail also serves BWI via the BWI Airport Station on the Penn Line. MDOT and MD 511 operate extensive BWI-area camera coverage.
BWI Approach Coverage
I-195 Airport Spur
Dedicated BWI freeway
I-195 is the direct airport freeway connecting I-95 with BWI's terminal loop.
I-95
Primary Mid-Atlantic corridor
I-95 serves BWI from both Baltimore and DC — one of the most heavily traveled freeways in America.
MD-295 Baltimore-Washington Parkway
DC-Baltimore corridor
Scenic parkway connecting BWI to downtown DC via the Beltway.
Light RailLink BWI Airport Station
Direct light rail to Baltimore
Per MTA, Light RailLink connects BWI to downtown Baltimore and Hunt Valley via the dedicated airport terminus branch.
MARC Penn Line
Commuter rail to DC + Baltimore
MARC Penn Line serves BWI Airport Station with connections to Union Station DC and Baltimore Penn Station.
Glen Burnie / Ferndale
Light rail alternative stops
North Linthicum, Linthicum, BWI Business District, Ferndale, and Glen Burnie are all Light RailLink stations near BWI.
Major Events Affecting BWI Traffic
- America 250 July 4, 2026 in Washington DC — BWI is a primary arrival airport. See the Washington DC America 250 guide.
- Baltimore Orioles / Ravens games at Camden Yards / M&T Bank Stadium
- DC-area conventions and events — BWI often cheaper than DCA/IAD for DC-bound travelers
- Thanksgiving/Christmas peak travel — BWI is one of the busiest airports for holiday travel in the Mid-Atlantic
Pro Tip: MARC Penn Line to DC Union Station Is a Sleeper Option
Per MARC, the Penn Line connects BWI Airport Station directly to Union Station DC in about 35-40 minutes. For DC-bound travelers, MARC can be dramatically faster than driving I-295 Baltimore-Washington Parkway during peak commute hours. Use TrafficVision cameras on I-195 and I-95 to verify driving conditions.
For Baltimore-DC area visitors, see our Maryland traffic cameras guide, Washington DC traffic cameras guide, Washington DC America 250 guide, Virginia traffic cameras guide, and I-95 corridor guide.
Track BWI Airport Traffic
Browse live MDOT and MD 511 camera feeds covering every BWI approach.
VIEW BWI CAMERAS →Where is BWI Airport located?
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is in Linthicum, MD, between Baltimore (11 miles south) and Washington DC (32 miles north). Primary access is via I-195 (dedicated airport spur), I-95, MD-170, and MD-295 Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
Is there a train to BWI?
Yes, two rail options. Baltimore Light RailLink serves BWI Airport Station with trains every 10-15 minutes weekdays per MTA. MARC Penn Line commuter rail also serves BWI Airport Station with connections to Washington DC Union Station and Baltimore Penn Station.
Which BWI approach has the worst traffic?
I-95 during peak commute hours between Baltimore and DC produces the heaviest BWI-area congestion. I-195 itself is the airport spur and backs up during peak departure hours.
Are Maryland traffic cameras free to view?
How does BWI compare to DCA and IAD?
BWI serves both Baltimore and DC with often-lower fares (especially on Southwest). Reagan National (DCA) is closest to downtown DC but has perimeter rules. Washington Dulles (IAD) is Virginia's primary international gateway with the longest DC-area drive for many travelers.
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