Bellingham International Airport – BLI Bellingham
Bellingham International Airport is located three miles northwest of Bellingham, Washington. It covers a land area of 886 hectares, which makes it the third largest commercial airport in Washington. The Port of Bellingham runs the airport. Due to its low fare and its short distance to Canada, 65% of the total passengers in the airport are from Canada. It is a good alternative to Vancouver International Airport. The airport is both operating for commercial and military purposes.
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Bellingham International Airport has a single runway measuring 2,042 meters in length. The airport has five gates, a restaurant with a bar and a coffee shop. The commercial side of the airport serves airlines such as Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Airlines and San Juan Airlines. It serves destinations such as Seattle, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oakland, Palm Springs, Eastsound, Friday Harbor, Lopez and few others. Other than its commercial operations, the airport is busy with general aviation as well and carries military units. The airport is near the cities of Richmond, Vancouver and Coquitlam.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Holiday Inn Bellingham is 10 minutes away by car from Bellingham International Airport. It has a heated indoor saline pool and hot tub. Best Western Plus Bellingham Airport Hotel is only 3 minutes away from the airport and offers free shuttle. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bellingham also offers a private shuttle and is 10 minutes away from the airport.
Bellingham International Airport is 24.4 miles from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), 48 miles from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and 69.1 miles away from Ganges Harbour Airport (YGG).