Long Term Parking A

$11 a day, on-airport, and the DIY crowd swears by the “A side.”

Long Term Parking A runs $11 per day and sits off 7160 Aviation Blvd in Linthicum, a surface economy lot that feeds a dedicated shuttle loop to BWI’s single Terminal. Shuttles run roughly every 10 minutes, and it’s about a 10‑minute ride to the terminal doors once you’re on board. No walking option here: you park, wait under the shuttle shelters, and ride in.

Coming south on MD‑295 from the Baltimore side, Lot A is the first long‑term turnoff, so you avoid circling the whole airport ring road to reach Long Term B. Locals mention they pick A on autopilot when returning toward MD‑295 or I‑695 after the trip, since it spits you back toward Baltimore with fewer lane changes. If you’re using GPS, plug in the exact address, 7160 Aviation Blvd, instead of just “BWI parking” to skip some of the muddled overhead signs.

Official BWI materials list Lot A as long‑term economy parking with shelters at shuttle stops, but regulars add their own systems. Many drop a pin in Apple or Google Maps when they park because the rows repeat and there aren’t many landmarks beyond row numbers on poles. Expect big surface-lot vibes: lots of asphalt, no garages, and basic covered waiting areas dotted through the lot.

Watch out for two recurring complaints: spots in some rows feel poorly lit late at night, and winter plowing can leave snow piles around cars that make backing out annoying after a storm. If you’re nervous about lighting, aim for spaces close to a shuttle shelter or main drive aisle where more cars and buses pass. One last tip: snap a photo of your row marker and your nearest shuttle stop sign the second you park—future you at midnight will be grateful.