Airport Comparison
| BWI | FCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | FCS |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | KFCS |
| City | Baltimore | Fort Carson |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 5,874 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 38.680000, -104.760000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 2,421 kilometers (1,504 miles / 1,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 278°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 13:47 in Baltimore, it's 11:47 in Fort Carson.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,731 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Fort Carson (FCS) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.