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Airports / Washington / BLI
Medium airport · BLI
Bellingham International Airport.
Bellingham, Washington · 170 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
847 ratings
0
Operators based
170
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Bellingham, WashingtonELEV 170 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
847
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
170
Field elevation
feet above sea level
16
Nearest alternate
nm to ESD
Field standing
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
Orcas Island Airport (ESD), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Bellingham International Airport (KBLI / BLI) is a mid-sized airport serving Bellingham, Washington. The field lies at an elevation of 170 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
BLI has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 16 nm), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 16 nm), and Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ, 16 nm). BLI offers a single 6,700-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of BLI vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BLI, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KBLI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Bellingham Aviation Services
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated in Bellingham, Washington - 20 miles south of the Canadian Border, 50 miles south of Vancouver B.C. and 90 miles north of Seattle, Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is a full-service fixed-based operation (FBO). BAS offers a wide range of services ranging from aircraft maintenance and avionics, to flight lessons and charters, and is the home of the Bellingham Jet Center.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 05:00 - 21:00 daily, after-hours call-outs available
- Unicom 131.30
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Daily parking is only $10 USD, which is a huge plus, and rental cars are easy to access right on site.”
Julio Yanes5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff are helpful, lines are short, and everything from check-in to security is efficient.”
Julio Yanes5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KBLI
IATA
BLI
FAA / Local
BLI
Elevation
170 ft
Coordinates
48.7928° N · 122.5380° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs WA fields
state range 10–2,556 ft
At 170 ft, BLI sits lower than 60% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,700 ft
- 16/346,700 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,700 ft
BLI's 6,700 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 16nmESDOrcas Island AirportEastsound
- 16nmYXXAbbotsford International AirportAbbotsford
- 16nmRSJRosario Seaplane BaseRosario
- 17nmBYWBlakely Island AirportBlakely Island
- 18nmOTSAnacortes AirportAnacortes
- 19nmYLYLangley AirportLangley
Location
Open the full mapKBLI · Bellingham International Airport · Bellingham, WA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BLI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 580 nm | 1h 45m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 657 nm | 1h 56m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 671 nm | 1h 58m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 829 nm | 2h 20m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 865 nm | 2h 25m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 885 nm | 2h 27m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 894 nm | 2h 29m |
| Denver (DEN) | 932 nm | 2h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BLI?
- Bellingham International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,700 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BLI?
- Bellingham International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,700 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Bellingham International Airport?
- One FBO serves BLI: Bellingham Aviation Services. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BLI?
- The closest alternate is Orcas Island Airport (ESD), about 16 nm away, followed by Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) at 16 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BLI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 45m (580 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 56m (657 nm), San Francisco about 1h 58m (671 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.