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Where should we meet for a pickup at BWI?
BWI separates private-vehicle flow by roadway level: pickups belong on Arrivals and Lower Level, while drop-offs use Departures and Upper Level. Hotel and off-airport shuttles have reserved lower-level zones, so a family driver should follow private-vehicle signs instead of stopping in a commercial shuttle bay.
BWI route identity
This page is for Baltimore/Washington International (BWI). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- BWI assigns passenger pickup to the lower roadway and drop-off to the upper roadway.
- Commercial shuttle zones 1 through 4 are not private-car meeting points.
- The passenger should wait until ready to exit before summoning the driver.
Mistakes to avoid
- Driving to Departures for a routine pickup without coordinating the change.
- Stopping in a commercial shuttle zone with a private vehicle.
- Using the entire lower roadway as the meeting description.
BWI pickup questions
What roadway level is BWI passenger pickup?
Use the Arrivals and Lower Level roadway and follow the signs for personal vehicles.
Can a family driver use BWI shuttle zones 1 through 4?
No. Those lower-level zones are assigned to hotel and off-airport parking shuttles.
What should a BWI passenger text from the lower level?
Send the concourse-side door or visible sign and confirm the group is ready for immediate loading.
Related BWI pickup guidance
BWI pickup timing
Connect the pickup_zones draft to the related pickup_timing guide.
BWI waiting areas
Connect the pickup_zones draft to the related waiting_areas guide.
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