Bellingham International (KBLI), Washington
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bellingham International (KBLI) sits in northwest Washington State, roughly 75 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, and functions as a towered, public-use airport with a single long asphalt runway. Its proximity to the Canadian border and on-site CBP inspection services make it a practical point of entry for cross-border business traffic, and nearby fields such as Abbotsford International and Boundary Bay Airport sit within a short flight of the airport.
Runways
Bellingham International has one paved runway, 16/34, 6,700 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bellingham International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bellingham International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bellingham International recorded 5,596 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KBLI concentrates in the summer months, peaking in August, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 733 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Bellingham International averages 0.2 days above 90°F in July and 13.3 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 73.1°F, and December the coldest, at 45.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bellingham International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiway A between Taxiway E and Taxiway F is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet. Portions of Taxiway A at Taxiway G and Taxiway J are not visible from the air traffic control tower.
The commercial ramp is closed to private aircraft.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, activate the MALSR for Runway 16, the REIL for Runway 34, and the HIRL for Runway 16/34 using the CTAF.
A noise abatement procedure is in effect.
Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 739/F/D/X/T
Air carrier operations use Taxiway A, Taxiway B, Taxiway C, Taxiway D west of Taxiway E, Taxiway E, Taxiway F west of Taxiway A, Taxiway G, and Taxiway H.
Flight Notification Service (ADCUS) is available.
For clearance delivery when the air traffic control tower is closed, contact Victoria Terminal on frequency 132.7.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bellingham International has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Abbotsford International Airport (CYXX), 15.61 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBLI
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$2,400.00 catering order at KBLI.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KBLI have on-site customs clearance?
Yes. Bellingham International (KBLI) offers CBP inspection services on site, and the field also lists Flight Notification Service (ADCUS) as available. This combination lets crews arrange advance customs notification and clear inspection without diverting to another airport. KBLI is a towered field, so arrival coordination runs through ATC during tower hours. Crews planning international arrivals should still confirm current CBP procedures and hours directly, since on-site availability does not by itself set a clearance schedule.
What runway does KBLI offer, and how long is it?
Bellingham International (KBLI) has a single runway, 16/34, an asphalt surface measuring 6,700 feet long and 150 feet wide. The PCR value listed for the pavement is 739/F / D/X / T. This is the airport's only paved runway, so all fixed-wing traffic operates on this strip regardless of aircraft size. At 6,700 feet, the runway accommodates a wide range of business and commercial aircraft operating into KBLI.
What are the taxiway restrictions at KBLI?
Bellingham International (KBLI) closes the portion of Taxiway A between Taxiway E and Taxiway F to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet. Separately, portions of Taxiway A at Taxiway G and Taxiway J are not visible from the air traffic control tower. Aircraft operations also route through a defined set of taxiways: A, B, C, D west of E, E, F west of A, G, and H. Dispatchers planning large-aircraft movements at KBLI should account for the wingspan-based closure when routing ground traffic.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at Bellingham International?
Yes. Bellingham International (KBLI) has a noise abatement procedure in effect, according to the airport's general remarks. The remark does not specify the exact profile or affected runway ends, so crews should obtain the current procedure before departure or arrival planning. KBLI also restricts its commercial ramp to airline traffic, closing it to private aircraft, which affects where business aviation traffic parks. Together these remarks indicate an airport managing both noise sensitivity and ramp capacity around commercial operations.
How does business aviation traffic at KBLI vary through the year?
Business aviation traffic at Bellingham International (KBLI) concentrates in the summer months, according to FAA TFMSC data covering 2025 cross-border traffic. August recorded 733 operations, the year's highest, while February recorded 292, the lowest. July and June also ran well above the winter months, with 629 and 547 operations respectively. Total annual business aviation operations for the period reached 5,596 against 13,079 total operations, indicating the summer peak plays a substantial role in the airport's yearly bizav volume.