Bellingham International Airport
KBLI, Bellingham, WA
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (6,700 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 miles to downtown Bellingham; the closest mainland jet airport to the San Juan Islands
Bellingham International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Bellingham
Bellingham International is about 10 minutes from downtown Bellingham and the closest mainland jet airport to the San Juan Islands.
- Main airport
- BLI / KBLI
- Elevation
- 170 ft
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (6,700 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Bellingham
The airport has a 6,700-foot runway and customs.
Bellingham is a base for Mount Baker, the San Juans and trips to Vancouver.
Bellingham Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Bellingham
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
San Juan Islands
Short turboprop or seaplane flights connect to the islands.
Canada
Vancouver is about an hour north by car.
When Demand Peaks in Bellingham
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Winter
- Skiing at Mount Baker.
- Summer
- San Juan Islands season.
Flight Times and Prices to Bellingham
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to BLI for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| 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 |
Best Aircraft for Bellingham
Light jets fly from the Northwest and California.
Bellingham Private Jet Questions
How far is Bellingham airport from downtown?
About five miles, or 10 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from San Francisco to Bellingham?
About 2 hr in a light jet.
