Orcas Island Airport
KORS, Eastsound, WA
18 miles from BLI
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (2,901 ft)
In Eastsound, about 1 mile to the village
Orcas Island airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Bellingham International (BLI)
Bellingham International is the closest mainland jet airport to the San Juan Islands.
- Codes
- BLI / KBLI
- Elevation
- 170 ft
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (6,700 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying into Bellingham International
- Bellingham International is the closest mainland jet airport to the San Juan Islands.
- A 6,700-foot runway suits light, midsize and super-midsize jets.
- It is also a practical option for trips to Mount Baker and to Vancouver, about an hour north by car.
Planning a trip to Bellingham? See the Bellingham private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 5 miles to downtown Bellingham; the closest mainland jet airport to the San Juan Islands.
Flight Times to Bellingham International
Estimated one-way times and prices to BLI for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,396 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 20 min$49,000–$74,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,029 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,400–$16,600 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,756 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr$55,000–$84,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,723 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$28,500 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,742 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,000 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,951 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$25,500–$32,000 | 4 hr 20 min$39,500–$60,500 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 772 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 954 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Airports Near Bellingham International
Alternatives when BLI is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Friday Harbor Airport
KFHR, Friday Harbor, WA
29 miles from BLI
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (3,402 ft)
About 1 mile to Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor airport guideVancouver International Airport
CYVR, Vancouver, Canada
40 miles from BLI
- Longest runway
- 08R/26L (11,500 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 20 minutes to downtown Vancouver
Vancouver International airport guideVictoria International Airport
CYYJ, Victoria, Canada
41 miles from BLI
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (7,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 25 minutes to downtown Victoria
Victoria International airport guideSeattle Paine Field International Airport
KPAE, Everett, WA
62 miles from BLI
- Longest runway
- 16R/34L (9,010 ft)
About 6 miles to downtown Everett and 25 miles to Seattle
Paine Field airport guideNanaimo Airport
CYCD, Nanaimo, Canada
63 miles from BLI
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (6,602 ft)
About 20 minutes to downtown Nanaimo
Nanaimo airport guideBellingham International Private Jet Questions
Does BLI have customs?
Yes. Bellingham International has US Customs and Border Protection on the field, so international flights can arrive directly.
How far is Bellingham International from town?
About 5 miles to downtown Bellingham; the closest mainland jet airport to the San Juan Islands.