KBLI

VFR

BELLINGHAM INTL

BELLINGHAM · WASHINGTON

Elev
171'
Longest RWY
6,700'16/34
Tower
07:00–22:30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR05:53Z
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Before you fly into KBLI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–22:30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,201'
MSL · field 171' + 1,030 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KBLI

Current METAR

Observed 05:53Z

KBLI 120553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP200 T01440089 10206 20117 53003
Wind
190° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-131 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
Pattern altitude
1,030 ft AGL · 1,201 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZVR · VANCOUVER
NOTAM facility
BLI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MATT RODRIGUEZ
Address
4255 MITCHELL WAY, SUITE 206, BELLINGHAM WA 98226

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 4 kt
RWY 16
164°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 164° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,201 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored164° / 344°6,700 ftASPH16 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
166,700'6,700'6,700'6,700'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
346,700'6,700'6,700'6,700'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KBLI BELLINGHAM INTL in BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 16
LD · CAT I
BLI
108.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 16
KBLI · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • TWY A BTN TWY E & F CLSD TO WINGSPAN GTR THAN 118FT. PORTIONS OF TWY A AT TWY G & J NOT VIS FM ATCT.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT - 360-739-1944.
  • COML RAMP CLSD TO PVT ACFT.
  • ACR OPS USE TWY A, TWY B, TWY C, TWY D WEST OF TWY E, TWY E, TWY F WEST OF TWY A, TWY G & TWY H.
  • FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD, CTC VICTORIA TRML ON 132.7 OR AT 604-586-4561.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 16; REIL RWY 34; HIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34PCR VALUE: 739/F/D/X/T

Other notes

  • ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
  • PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - 360-739-1944.
  • OVR 7500 LB.
  • TPA 1030 FT AGL FIXED WING; 530 FT AGL HELICOPTER; 1830 FT AGL TURBO.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KBLI

Answer card
ICAO
KBLI
Name
BELLINGHAM INTL
Location
BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON
Elevation
171 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,201 ft MSL (1,030 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2230
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 6,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Bellingham Intl sits in Bellingham, Washington. Field elevation is 171 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 16/34, at 6,700 ft. Tower service is published 0700-2230. There is one ILS approach. It serves runway 16. Pattern altitude for fixed wing aircraft is 1,030 ft AGL, which is 1,201 ft MSL.

Bellingham Aviation Services is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Plan to brief that before arrival. Flight notification service is available. The airport also publishes prior permission for unscheduled aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats.

For a first-time pilot, the main things to watch are the towered environment, the noise abatement rules and the mixed traffic picture on the field. Birds and wildlife are present on and near the airport. Taxiway A has a published closure for aircraft with wingspans greater than 118 feet between taxiways E and F. Portions of taxiway A at taxiways G and J are not visible from the tower. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery is handled through Victoria Terminal on 132.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBLI for fixed wing aircraft?
The published pattern altitude is 1,030 ft AGL for fixed wing aircraft. That is 1,201 ft MSL.
What runway does the ILS at KBLI serve?
KBLI has one ILS approach. It serves runway 16.
What are the tower hours at Bellingham Intl?
The tower is published as open from 0700 to 2230.
Which FBO is on the field at KBLI?
Bellingham Aviation Services is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Does KBLI have noise abatement procedures?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Call the airport at 360-739-1944 for the current details before you fly in.
Is there a curfew at KBLI?
The facts do not list a curfew. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.
What is the longest runway at KBLI?
The only runway is 16/34. It is 6,700 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Who do I call for clearance delivery when the tower is closed at KBLI?
When the tower is closed, contact Victoria Terminal on 132.7 or call 604-586-4561 for clearance delivery.

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