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Bellingham International Airport

IATA BLIICAO KBLILocal BLI🇺🇸 Bellingham
Coordinates
48.7928°N, 122.5380°W
Elevation
170 ft (52 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:42
Sunrise
05:23
Sunset
21:11
Civil dusk
21:51

About 15h 48m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bellingham International Airport

Bellingham International Airport

Bellingham International Airport is three miles (5 km) northwest of Bellingham, in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. BLI covers 2,190 acres (886 ha) of land, and is the fourth-largest commercial airport in Washington.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KBLI

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 346,700 ft / 2,042 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DVICTORIA APP/DEP132.700 MHz
ATISATIS134.450 MHz
CTAFCTAF124.900 MHz
GNDGND127.400 MHz
RDOSEATTLE RDO122.150 MHz
TWRTWR124.900 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (9)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BELLINGHAM CLASS DClass DControlledGND2700 ft MSL
BELLINGHAM CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Bellingham Herald276 ft102 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bellingham International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bellingham International Airport?

The ICAO code for Bellingham International Airport is KBLI, and its IATA code is BLI.

Where is Bellingham International Airport located?

Bellingham International Airport is medium airport located in Bellingham, United States, at an elevation of 170 ft (52 m).

How many runways does Bellingham International Airport have?

Bellingham International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,700 ft / 2,042 m.

Which airlines fly to Bellingham International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Bellingham International Airport include Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Bellingham International Airport?

Historical data lists 9 nonstop destinations from Bellingham International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Bellingham International Airport in?

Bellingham International Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bellingham International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bellingham International Airport is approximately 15.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bellingham International Airport?

The nearest airport to Bellingham International Airport is Cutty Field (WT15), about 3.1 nm to the nne, followed by Horse Fly Airport and Meadow Mist Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bellingham International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.