BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport set a record for passenger traffic in July 2024, with 2,667,660 travelers taking to the airport, breaking the previous record set in June, the state of Maryland announced in a press release on Monday, September 16th.

“BWI Marshall Airport connects Maryland residents and businesses to the world,” said Governor Wes Moore. “This new milestone highlights Maryland’s growing position as a major attraction for travel, tourism and commerce.”

The airport said the number of passengers in July 2024 was 8.4 percent higher than the same period in 2023.

“The record-setting performance demonstrates a continued demand for air travel,” said BWI Marshall Airport Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Ricky Smith. “Our team works tirelessly to offer an efficient, positive travel experience. We thank our customers and partners for their continued support.”

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is the busiest airport in the National Capital region for passenger and cargo traffic, with nearly 300 daily nonstop departures to over 90 domestic and international destinations, according to the state of Maryland. The airport’s total annual economic impact is $11.3 billion, and it supports over 107,000 jobs across the region.

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