AviatDataBellingham International Airport BLI / KBLI
Bellingham, Washington · United States · Port of Bellingham
533kpax · 2024
Limited hoursInternational · customs & immigrationJet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAKBLI / BLI
OperatorPort of Bellingham
Coordinates48.7927°N, 122.5375°W
Elevation171 ft · 52 m
Time zonePT (UTC-8/-7 DST)
Passengers / yr533,406 (2024)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceKBLI — FAA Chart Supplement / d-TPP
Operating hoursTower operates 0700-2230 daily (CTAF/UNICOM outside tower hours); no published curfew; PPR not required for scheduled ops.
TerminalsSingle terminal building (~104,000 sq ft after a $38.5M expansion completed 2014) with 5 gates, expanded from an original 2-gate, 27,000 sq ft facility.
Runways (1)
- 16/34 · 2,042 m / 6,700 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt (grooved) · ILS ILS/DME Runway 16
Alaska/Horizon Air links BLI to Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) and, new in 2026, Portland (PDX); Allegiant runs seasonal leisure routes from an operating base slated to end November 2026; San Juan Airlines is based here flying inter-island commuter service to the San Juan Islands. Southwest Airlines exited BLI in August 2024. BLI is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection port of entry near the Canadian border, with roughly 65% of passengers historically being Canadian residents using it as a low-cost alternative to Vancouver (YVR). 2024 total passenger figure is estimated by doubling the FAA CY2024 enplanement count (266,703), as only enplanement data was published.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 4 providers
Bellingham Aviation Services
Provides aircraft handling/ramp support, tie-downs (single, twin, jet), and heated hangar rentals for based and transient GA and business aircraft at BLI.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air
Self-handles at BLI: Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air directly employs its own Ramp & Customer Service Agents at the station rather than contracting a third-party ground handler, per active company job postings for Bellingham.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Allegiant Air
Self-handles at BLI: Allegiant directly hires Customer Service/Ground Operations Agents (CSA/GOA) at the station who perform ramp, aircraft cleaning, and customer service duties, per active local job postings. Allegiant is closing its Bellingham crew base on Nov 2, 2026 but will continue turn-based scheduled service and station self-handling.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
San Juan Airlines
Commuter/charter carrier headquartered and based at BLI (Cessna 172/206/207 fleet) that self-handles its own ground operations for scheduled flights to the San Juan Islands, Anacortes, and charter service.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available
Bellingham Aviation Services
Bellingham's full-service FBO selling Jet A and 100LL avgas, with full-service and 24-hour self-serve/call-out options and World Fuel/AirBoss contract fuel programs. · 4:30 AM-8:30 PM daily, 24-hr self-serve
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Seasonal
Bellingham Aviation Services
Offers aircraft de-icing service for based and transient aircraft during winter operations, per the FBO's own service listing.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 line maintenance
Available · 2 providers
Bellingham Aviation Services
FAA-authorized 135 repair station performing turbine and piston aircraft maintenance and avionics repair/installation, plus oxygen and nitrogen servicing.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Command Aviation, Inc.
AP/IA maintenance facility at BLI performing annual and progressive inspections, avionics installation, and prop balancing for piston and light turbine aircraft.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 base maintenance
Available
Command Aviation, Inc.
Authorized service center for Mooney, Diamond Aircraft, and Robinson Helicopter (factory-authorized overhaul center), also servicing King Air, Citation, Beechjet, Pilatus, and Bell turbine aircraft.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Component shops & overhaul
Available · 7 providers
Waypoint Avionics LLC
Avionics / instrument shop — bench avionics repair, panel restoration and upgrades; authorized Garmin dealer. Holds FAA Part 145 repair station certificate #4WPR747D, Limited class rating: Airframe, Instrument, Radio. Located at KBLI, 4131 Mitchell Way Unit 8A.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Six Pack Aero (Jansma Design, LLC)
Avionics / instrument shop — Cessna instrument-panel bench repair, PMA-approved panel manufacturing (Legacy XL stationary panel) and avionics upgrades. Holds FAA Part 145 repair station certificate #JANR618E; class rating unconfirmed beyond published Part 145 status. Located at KBLI, 2010 W Bakerview Rd.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Northwest Heli Structures, Inc.
Composite / structures shop — helicopter airframe modification and structural repair. Holds FAA Part 145 repair station certificate #N36R982Y, Limited class rating: Airframe. Located near KBLI, 3911 Spur Ridge Lane, Bellingham WA.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Acuren Inspection, Inc.
NDT shop — nondestructive testing/inspection (eddy current, ultrasonic and related NDE methods) on aircraft and industrial components. Holds FAA Part 145 repair station certificate #JI6R640N, Specialized rating: NDI/NDT. Located near KBLI, 3957 Irongate Rd Suite 120, Bellingham WA.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Bellingham Aviation Services, LLC (Bellingham Jet Center)
Oxygen shop — crew/passenger oxygen and nitrogen system servicing and replenishment. Holds FAA Part 145 repair station certificate #YGIR141Y (135 repair station); oxygen/nitrogen rating class unconfirmed beyond published capability listing. Located at KBLI, 4201 Mitchell Way.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Bellingham Aviation Services, LLC (Bellingham Jet Center)
Avionics / instrument shop — radio and instrument bench repair, certifications and avionics upgrades. Holds FAA Part 145 repair station certificate #YGIR141Y, Limited class rating: Airframe, Instrument, Radio. Located at KBLI, 4201 Mitchell Way.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Amentum Services, Inc.
Avionics / instrument shop — in-house/contractor bench repair of radar, comms, nav and instrument systems for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Air and Marine Operations, Bellingham Branch) aircraft based at KBLI. Holds FAA Part 145 repair station certificate #4DS7637B, Limited class rating: Instrument, Radio.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Flight catering
On request
Bellingham Aviation Services
Coordinates catering orders for based and transient aircraft as part of its concierge services; functions as an arranger rather than an in-house caterer, so evidence is treated as unconfirmed for actual food preparation.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft cleaning
Not listed
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Available · 3 providers
Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air
Horizon Air is named by the Port of Bellingham as one of the airport's air cargo service providers, carrying belly cargo on its scheduled flights.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
FedEx
Named directly by the Port of Bellingham's official General Aviation page as one of the airport's air cargo service providers.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
UPS
Named directly by the Port of Bellingham's official General Aviation page as one of the airport's air cargo service providers.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Available
Bellingham Aviation Services
Provides courtesy crew cars and coordinates ground transportation/hotel arrangements for crews and passengers.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Available
Bellingham Aviation Services
Provides flight planning and on-site U.S. Customs processing (BLI is a 24-hour northwest port of entry), plus general concierge trip support.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Available
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham Airport
On-airport hotel (4260 Mitchell Way) adjacent to the BLI terminal, used for crew and passenger lodging; noted by the Port of Bellingham as an on-site amenity.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source