BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport CompletesMajor Runway Rehabilitation Project

Project Advances Moore-Miller Administration’s Emphasis to Enhance Safety, Modernize Transportation Infrastructure and Grow Maryland’s Economy


Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today announced the successful completion of a major runway construction project. The full rehabilitation of Runway 10-28, the longest at BWI Marshall, is an important investment in the airport’s infrastructure that will help ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations for years to come. The runway was reopened this afternoon.


“The completion of this project showcases the Moore-Miller administration’s commitment to maintaining world-class transportation infrastructure to fuel Maryland’s economic growth,” said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson. “This project was a significant investment in the operation of BWI Marshall Airport that will benefit our passengers, airlines and the future of our region’s premier airport.”


The rehabilitation project included milling and paving the runway, along with the installation of a modern LED runway lighting system. Runway 10-28 is one of two commercial runways at BWI Marshall Airport. Throughout much of the construction, the airport’s other major runway was closed during overnight hours to accommodate paving work in the intersection of the two runways. The entire project was coordinated carefully with airport tenants including passenger airlines, cargo carriers and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


“We appreciate the work of our construction team, designers, airline partners and the MAA team and the entire airport community that helped us complete this critical project,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration. “As I emphasized at the start of construction this summer, this project promotes safety and enhances Maryland’s gateway and improves the heart of our airport.”


The FAA’s Infrastructure Grant program and the Maryland Transportation Trust Fund provided funding for the $83.8 million construction project which kicked off on July 22. BWI Marshall Airport served more than 25 million passengers in 2025 and offers approximately 300 daily nonstop departures to about 90 domestic and international destinations. BWI Marshall Airport generates a total economic impact of $11.5 billion, creating and supporting more than 117,000 jobs across Maryland and the region.

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Celebrates Inaugural Breeze Airways Flight

New Airline for BWI Marshall Expands Travel Options, Adds Two New Routes
To Vero Beach and Burlington


October 1, 2026 – Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today celebrated the inaugural flight from Breeze Airways, marking the launch of a new airline in the market. Breeze began roundtrip service between BWI Marshall and Vero Beach, Florida Thursday. The airline will add roundtrip service between BWI Marshall and Burlington, Vermont on Sunday. Growing airline service and expanding travel options at BWI Marshall to meet the needs of residents, business and visitors is a priority under the Moore-Miller Administration.


“Welcoming a new airline to the region’s premier airport is a moment to celebrate and a major achievement for the people of Maryland under the Moore-Miller Administration,” said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson. “New airlines and new routes will help boost Maryland’s economy by strengthening connections and expanding opportunities for tourism and business development.”


The Breeze flights to both markets will operate three times per week, on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Breeze currently operates more than 300 year-round and seasonal routes to 91 cities in the United States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean on its new, efficient Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Travel and ticketing details are available on the airline’s website, flybreeze.com, or the Breeze Airways app.


“Today is a great day for our airport and the communities we serve as we welcome Breeze Airways,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. “We are excited to partner with Breeze and look forward to connecting our state and region to even more destinations.”


The inaugural Breeze flight today was celebrated at BWI Marshall with a water cannon salute from the airport’s fire and rescue department, a gate celebration with passengers and a ribbon cutting. The celebration brought together airport and airline representatives and passengers to mark the occasion.


“We believe affordable travel should still feel premium, and that’s exactly what we’re bringing to Baltimore,” said David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways. “With Breeze’s high-value, low-cost model, we’re excited to welcome Baltimore Guests on board and show them what Seriously Nice™ travel feels like.”

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Runway 10-28 Rehabilitation

An important airfield construction project at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is underway as crews perform a full rehabilitation of Runway 10-28.

Aerial of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Runway 10-28 is highlighted in green with text noting the closure of Runway 10-28 between July 22 and October 8. Intersection work prompts nightly closure of Runway 15R-33L beginning August 4.

Runway 10-28, the longest runway at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, will be temporarily closed from July 22 through October 8 in order to accommodate the work. This runway rehabilitation project will include milling and overlay of existing runway asphalt pavement of the full length of Runway 10-28, plus the intersection with Runway 15R-33L. In addition, the project will enable selective grade correction to improve drainage along Runway 10-28 and include the installation of new LED in-pavement lighting.

A full closure of the intersection of Runways 10-28 and 15R-33L will take place 6 nights a week (no intersection work on Sunday nights/Monday mornings) from August 4 through October 7. We have worked extensively with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), our airline partners and other stakeholders to ensure flight schedules are modified to accommodate this vital construction work.

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BWI Airport secures $62.4 million for runway upgrades in national infrastructure push

July 4, 2026- BWI is set to receive a $62.4 million grant after the Trump Administration announced a series of upgrades to airports across the U.S on Thursday.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy made the announcement that 46 states would receive investments to rehabilitate and upgrade their airports ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

“What better way to celebrate America than investing in its future,” Duffy said in a statement issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation. “We’re ushering in the Golden Age of Transportation and rebuilding our airport infrastructure is critical to making that vision a reality.”

According to the U.S. DOT, BWI Airport was awarded $62.4 million for runway and runway lighting rehabilitation. 

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BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Welcomes Breeze Airways with Service to Burlington and Vero Beach

New Airline for BWI Marshall Arrives in October

June 24, 2026 – Breeze Airways today announced that it will begin service at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport in October, introducing new nonstop flights to Burlington, Vermont and Vero Beach, Florida. A new airline for BWI Marshall Airport, Breeze will offer additional travel choices for passengers while further enhancing the airport’s growing network of destinations.

“We are excited to welcome Breeze Airways to our market and to celebrate the addition of these two new routes,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. “The new service will boost tourism and economic development while providing our passengers with convenient access to attractive destinations.”

Breeze roundtrip service to Vero Beach will begin on October 1. Roundtrip service to Burlington will launch on October 4. Both Breeze flights will operate three times per week on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Travel and ticketing details are available on the airline’s website, flybreeze.com, or the Breeze Airways app.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Baltimore into the Breeze network and expand our service in Maryland,” said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ founder and CEO. “With two new nonstop destinations we know our Guests in the region will love the value and convenience Breeze has to offer.”

The addition of Breeze Airways further strengthens BWI Marshall Airport’s key role as a premier gateway and a vital engine for economic growth. The airport offers approximately 300 daily nonstop departures to about 90 domestic and international destinations. BWI Marshall Airport generates an annual economic impact of $11.3 billion. The airport and visitors produce and support more than 107,000 jobs throughout Maryland and the region.

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Ranked Among Top U.S. Airports in 2026 AirHelp Score

Airport Cracks the Top 10 for U.S. Gateways in New Survey

June 18, 2026 – Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport was recognized as one of the top-performing U.S. airports in the 2026 AirHelp Score. BWI Marshall secured the tenth-highest score among U.S. airports in the annual survey. The scoring reflects the airport’s continued commitment to customer service while serving as a major transportation asset and economic development engine.

Passengers walking through the B/C Connector inside BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The comprehensive AirHelp Score examines data related to on-time performance, passenger satisfaction and the quality of aviation facilities to highlight the best airports in the world. For the 2026 rankings, AirHelp analyzed data from 279 airports in 76 countries.

“I am extremely proud of this achievement, which showcases the hard work of the entire airport community to deliver outstanding air travel for our passengers,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. “The ranking will drive us to further innovate and elevate the passenger experience.”

AirHelp is a global travel technology and air traveler rights company that helps airline passengers understand and pursue compensation claims for flight disruptions. The company publishes annual airport and airline rankings, which evaluate performance based on factors such as on-time operations, customer experience and passenger feedback.

BWI Marshall Airport served more than 25 million passengers in 2025 and offers approximately 300 daily nonstop departures to about 90 domestic and international destinations. BWI Marshall Airport generates a total economic impact of $11.3 billion, supporting more than 107,000 jobs across Maryland and the region.