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In the year ending September 2026, 164 Space-A flights left Baltimore-Washington International Airport, most often for Ramstein AB, Pituffik SB and JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. On the 148 flights where the terminal reported who made the cut, Category VI travelers, the retirees and veterans at the back of the line, got a seat 68 percent of the time. Those flights moved 2,293 Space-A travelers.
These are the recorded destinations in the year ending September 2026, most frequent first. Terminals only publish firm schedules about 72 hours ahead, so treat this as the pattern, not a promise.
| Ramstein AB | 63 flights |
| Pituffik SB | 48 flights |
| JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst | 33 flights |
| Al Udeid AB | 10 flights |
| Kuwait (Ali Al Salem/Cargo City) | 10 flights |
Category VI is the last group called at roll call, and the fear is that nothing is left by then. The record at Baltimore-Washington International Airport says otherwise: 68 percent of the 148 reported flights had room by the time Cat VI was called. This is one of the tougher terminals for retirees, so flexibility and a backup plan matter more here than most places.
By raw volume, January and July saw the most departures in the year ending September 2026, and September the fewest. A busy month means more chances, not better odds, and both numbers matter when you pick a window.
Sign-up is free and does not commit you to anything. You can email the terminal at bwipax@us.af.mil (the email doubles as your dated proof of sign-up), use the AMC online sign-up portal and call (609) 253-8825 / (609) 253-8800 to confirm anything time-sensitive. Do it 45 to 60 days before you want to travel, because your place in line at roll call is your sign-up date, and a sign-up is good for 60 days.
In the year ending September 2026, Category VI travelers, which covers retirees and eligible veterans, made the cut on 68 percent of the 148 flights where Baltimore-Washington International Airport reported a category. The live boards at spaceascout.com show current results.
The most frequent destinations in the year ending September 2026 were Ramstein AB, Pituffik SB, JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Al Udeid AB, out of 164 recorded flights. Published schedules only firm up about 72 hours out.
Email bwipax@us.af.mil with your name, category, number of travelers and desired destinations, or use the AMC online portal. Sign up 45 to 60 days before you want to fly. It is free and the email gives you a dated record.
Open the live boards for Baltimore-Washington International Airport
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