Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)
Medium airport · Bellingham, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bellingham International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBLI |
| IATA | BLI |
| Elevation | 170 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°47'34" W 122°32'17" 48.79280, -122.53800 |
| Location | Bellingham, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,700 ft (2042 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bellingham International Airport at a glance
Bellingham International Airport is a medium airport in Bellingham, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as BLI. The field elevation of 170 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBLI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 6,700 ft (2042 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBLI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bellingham International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orcas Island Airport | KORS | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Abbotsford International Airport | CYXX | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Langley Airport | CYNJ | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Boundary Bay Airport | CZBB | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Friday Harbor Airport | KFHR | 47 km (25 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bellingham International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 170 ft field elevation of Bellingham International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bellingham International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bellingham International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bellingham International Airport is KBLI, and its IATA code is BLI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bellingham International Airport above sea level?
Bellingham International Airport sits at an elevation of 170 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bellingham International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.7928, -122.5380 — in Bellingham, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Orcas Island Airport, about 29 km away.
Does KBLI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBLI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bellingham International Airport?
Bellingham International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,700 ft (2042 m) with a ASP surface.