BWI Airport Operations Normal After Bomb Threat

BALTIMORE, MD — A bomb threat prompted a police investigation at Baltimore/Washington International Airport on Wednesday, according to a CNN report citing a source familiar with the situation. The vehicle in question was later cleared by authorities, officials said in a 4:15 p.m. update.

According to CNN's report, a person parked outside the terminal claimed to have a bomb in their vehicle, and the person was arrested.

Airport officials confirmed in a social media post that police were investigating a vehicle on a lower-level roadway near the terminal.

During the investigation, airport officials closed the terminal road to traffic and asked travelers inside the airport to remain inside.

The Maryland Transit Administration briefly terminated light rail service to the airport due to police activity. As of 4:25 p.m., officials said normal operations had resumed.

"Thanks to our law enforcement partners for a quick and safe resolution. We appreciate the patience of passengers and airport visitors," BWI officials tweeted Wednesday evening.

Interstate 95 at Aviation Boulevard was also closed during the investigation, according to the Maryland Department of Emergency Management.

As of 4:15 p.m., flight tracking website FlightAware.com reported a total of 92 delayed flights in and out of the airport. It's unclear if the delays were related to the threat.