Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
BWI passenger traffic exceeds pre‑pandemic levels; MAA advances large capital projects and seeks cybersecurity staff
Summary
Maryland Aviation Administration officials told the subcommittee that BWI Thurgood Marshall has surpassed 2019 passenger levels, major projects such as the AB connector near completion, cargo and concession initiatives are underway, and the agency requests one IT security position to support cybersecurity work.
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport has recovered and exceeded pre‑pandemic passenger volumes, the Maryland Aviation Administration told the House Appropriations Committee Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee, and the agency is advancing its largest-ever capital projects while seeking to add cybersecurity staff and pursue solar and community investments.
Passenger and financial snapshot: The Department of Legislative Services reported the MAA fiscal 2026 allowance increases by $14.2 million (6%). The analyst said passenger counts at BWI have recovered and in calendar 2024 BWI recorded more than 27 million total passengers; the cost‑per‑emplaned‑passenger (CPE) metric improved in 2024 versus 2023. The MAA is largely self‑supported by…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
