Parties were held at airline gates to mark the 75th departure and the 75th arrival of the day, with refreshments and giveaways. The BWI Marshall Airport Fire and Rescue Department welcomed the 75th daily arrival with a special water salute.
On June 24, 1950, President Harry S. Truman officially dedicated Friendship International Airport. Over the past 75 years, the airport – now named BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport—has grown into a major international gateway.
BWI Marshall Airport is a leading aviation hub serving Maryland and the National Capital Region. The airport served more than 27 million passengers in 2024 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. The airport and visitors produce and support more than 107,000 jobs throughout Maryland and the region.
Further information about the BWI Marshall Airport 75th anniversary is available on the airport’s website—
https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/bwi75-celebrating-75-years-of-taking-you-there/
