Bellingham International Airport — Bellingham, United States
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Distance & flight time from BLI
Bellingham International Airport
Bellingham International Airport, coded BLI, serves Bellingham, Washington, close to the Canadian border in the Pacific Northwest, at an elevation of 170 feet. A single runway here accommodates scheduled commercial flights along with general aviation traffic. As a medium airport, BLI has become an option for travelers in the region, including some from nearby Vancouver, British Columbia, looking for alternative fares or routes. Bellingham sits along Puget Sound, and the airport's location gives it a role connecting northwest Washington to destinations further south and east. Its runway and terminal size remain modest compared to Seattle's larger airport further south.
Runways at Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6700 ft (2042 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | VICTORIA APP/DEP | 132.7 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 134.45 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 124.9 MHz |
| GND | GND | 127.4 MHz |
| RDO | SEATTLE RDO | 122.15 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 124.9 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
- Orcas Island Airport (ESD) — 28.9 km (18.0 mi)
- Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) — 28.9 km (18.0 mi)
- Langley Airport (YLY) — 34.9 km (21.7 mi)
- Boundary Bay Airport (YDT) — 46.4 km (28.8 mi)
- Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) — 46.6 km (29.0 mi)
- Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW) — 49.8 km (30.9 mi)
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) — 64.9 km (40.3 mi)
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ) — 67.3 km (41.8 mi)
Travelers near Vancouver search BLI when comparing cross-border fares against flying out of a Canadian airport instead. Others look up Bellingham International Airport's code while checking baggage and customs steps for flights connecting northwest Washington state to destinations across the US.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bellingham International Airport?
The IATA code for Bellingham International Airport is BLI.
What is the ICAO code for Bellingham International Airport?
The ICAO code for Bellingham International Airport is KBLI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.