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In the year ending November 2026, 191 Space-A flights left Baltimore-Washington International Airport, most often for Ramstein AB, Pituffik SB and JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. On the 165 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 67 percent of the time. Those flights moved 2,753 Space-A travelers.
These are the recorded destinations in the year ending November 2026, most frequent first. Terminals only publish firm schedules about 72 hours ahead, so treat this as the pattern, not a promise. Each pair with enough history has its own page under routes, with weekday, seat and month detail.
| Ramstein AB | 76 flights |
| Pituffik SB | 56 flights |
| JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst | 39 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: 67 percent of the 165 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, October and January saw the most departures in the year ending November 2026, and June 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. The sign-up guide covers the new AMC website, family sign-ups and multi-leg trips.
Getting to and from the terminal. BWI long-term lots $11/day with free shuttles every 5-10 min; free parking option at Coast Guard Yard Curtis Bay North lot (~10 miles, pass from police station; $20+ Uber back). Free shuttle to Amtrak/MTA Light Rail/MARC station. DMV Military Rides Facebook group for rideshares. Rental agencies off-site with free shuttle; one-way rentals possible to Dover AFB. Alternatives within ~2 hrs: JB Andrews, Dover AFB.
Where to sleep. Roll calls cluster in the early morning, so plan to be within reach the night before. Options travelers use here:
What regulars know about Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
Terminal and traveler guidance as of November 2026; hours, prices and availability change, so confirm before you rely on any of it.
In the year ending November 2026, Category VI travelers, which covers retirees and eligible veterans, made the cut on 67 percent of the 165 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 November 2026 were Ramstein AB, Pituffik SB, JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Al Udeid AB, out of 191 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.
Travelers use Country Inn & Suites by Radisson BWI Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites Baltimore BWI Airport and La Quinta by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport among others. Roll calls at most terminals fall in the early morning, so staying within reach the night before matters more than which option you pick.
Open the live boards for Baltimore-Washington International Airport
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