¶ Standard Operating Procedures
Before reading this SOP, you are recommended to be familiar with basic control procedures and JO 7110.65.
¶ Airport Information
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
KBWI
Airspace: Washington Class B
TRACON: Potomac Approach (Baltimore Sector)
¶ ATC Positions
| Radio Callsign | Position Identifier | Position Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Delivery | KBWI_DEL | 118.050 | Primary |
| Baltimore Ground | KBWI_GND | 121.900 | Primary |
| Baltimore Tower | KBWI_TWR | 119.400 | Primary |
| Potomac Approach | KBWI_APP | 128.700 | Low Sector |
| Potomac Approach | KPCT_APP | 118.050 | High Sector |
| Washington Center | KZDC_CTR | 134.150 | High Sector |
¶ Version History
| Version | Changes | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 7110.1A | Initial Release | 10/11/2024 |
¶ IFR
| SID | SID Type | Pronunciation | Aircraft | Runways | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONLE# | RNAV | CON-LEE | Jet Only | All | 14000 |
| DUKPN# | RNAV | DUCK-PIN | Jet Only | All | 14000 |
| FIXET# | RNAV | FIX-IT | All Aircraft | All | 14000 |
| FOXHL# | RNAV | FOX-HILL | Jet Only | All | 17000 |
| LINSE# | RNAV | LIN-SEY | Jet Only | All | 16000 |
| TERPS# | RNAV | TERPS | Jet Only | All | 17000 |
Departure Headings
| Departure Runways | Departure Headings |
|---|---|
| 15R/L | 150 |
| 28 | 280 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 33L/R | 330 |
Runway heading should be assigned to the following SIDS:
- CONLE#
- DUKPN#
- FIXET#
- FOXHL#
- LINSE#
- TERPS#
Example:
Cleared to Miami Intl airport via the CONLE# departure, SCOOB transition, then as filed. Maintain 14,000’ft, expect FL300 10 minutes after departure. Departure frequency 125.05, squawk 1234.
IFR squawk code assignment:
via Aurora
¶ Pre-Departure Clearance
PDC via CPDLC is available at this airport.
¶ VFR
Baltimore/Washington International (KBWI) is surrounded by class B airspace. Aircraft entering class B airspace VFR require a clearance in accordance with 7110.65 Chapter 7, section 9-2.
VFR squawk code assignment:
Via Aurora
¶ Transponder
Baltimore/Washington International Airport is facilitated with ASDE–X (Ground Radar). Pilots are required to operate transponders on mode ‘active’.
¶ Runway Operations:
-
North Operations
To be used during calm wind conditions and tailwind components up to 5 knots.
Arrivals: Runways 33L, 33R
Departures: Runways 28, 33R
Runway 33L may also be used for Departures to the North. -
South Operations
To be used during calm wind conditions and tailwind components up to 5 knots.
Arrivals: Runways 15L, 15R
Departures: Runway 28, 15L
Runway 15R may also be used for Departures to the North.
¶ Missed Approach
- When an aircraft declares a Missed Approach, the Local Controller should instruct the aircraft to fly Runway heading and maintain 3000 feet. Once clear of the airport, they should be instructed to contact Potomac Approach. All departures should be held for release upon a go-around.
¶ Runway configuration
¶ VFR
VFR Local Pattern Example:
Cleared through the Washington Class Bravo Airspace, expect left traffic runway 15L, pattern altitude 1,500’ft, squawk 03xx.
VFR aircraft leaving:
- You are leaving my airspace, squawk VFR, frequency change approved.
- You are leaving my airspace, contact Potomac approach on 128.700.
For patterns, RWY’s 15L and 33R are preferred.
Clearance Delivery is only responsible for entering flight plan information and issuing a squawk code. Local Control must issue the Class B airspace clearance.
All VFR Departures shall be instructed to “fly runway heading” during their Class Bravo clearance.
VFR Departure Altitudes:
- Jets – At or below 3,500’ft
- Props – At or below 2,000’ft
- Helicopters – At or below 2,000’ft
VFR squawk code assignment:
Via Aurora (Any VFR flight: 0207-0277)
¶ Airspace
Potomac Approach (CHP sector)is responsible for all airports within its airspace from surface up to A170 as depicted above.
¶ IFR Departure Gates
| Departure Gate (Exit) | Restrictions |
|---|---|
| BUFFR | Aircraft going to the Northwest |
| CLTCH | Aircraft going to the Southwest. For aircraft unable to comply, select CSN |
| DAILY/COLIN | Aircraft going to the south or southeast |
| JERES | Aircraft going to the North or Northwest |
| JDUBB | Aircraft to the Southwest. For aircraft unable to comply, select GVE |
| OTTTO | RNAV Aircraft going to the West. For aircraft unable to comply, select LDN |
| PALEO | Aircraft going to the Northeast. |
| RAMAY | Aircraft going to the West |
| SCRAM | Aircraft going to the Southwest. |
| SWANN | Aircraft going to the Northeast. |
| WOOLY | Aircraft going to the Northeast. |