# BLI — Bellingham International Airport > Machine-readable reference for BLI. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bli HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bli Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bli.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BLI.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T20:50:22.974+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Bellingham International Airport - IATA: BLI - ICAO: KBLI - City: Bellingham - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles - Distance from city: 3 mi (5 km) northwest of Bellingham - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 1.08M - Official website: https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport ## Overview Welcome Bellingham International Airport (BLI) is the cunning traveler's choice for those in Western Washington and Lower Mainland Canada. Just 3 miles northwest of downtown Bellingham, this no-nonsense airport is favored for its easy navigation, close-by parking, and magnificent efficacy. Canadians primarily flock here for affordable Allegiant and Alaska Airlines fares, bypassing the hustle of Seattle or Vancouver. Show up closer to departure, park without hassle, and walk directly to the terminal all make BLI an appealing option for those in the know. At a glance Hosting around 1.08 million passengers annually, BLI stands apart with its single runway and Main passenger terminal. Despite its compact size, it comfortably serves as a gateway for leisure and short regional hops, mainly operated by Allegiant, Alaska, and American Airlines. Not showcasing the sprawling amenities of major hubs, BLI attracts travelers through its operational simplicity and short security lines. Terminals & layout The Main Passenger Terminal is the heart of BLI, grouping check-in, security, boarding, and the few dining and shopping options into a centralized space. Flyers appreciate this small footprint a… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/terminals/main ## Dining (5) - **Cruisin Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/restaurants/cruisin-coffee - **Halibut Henry’s** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/restaurants/halibut-henry-s - **North Fork Brewery Taproom** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/restaurants/north-fork-brewery-taproom - **Scotty Brown’s Airport Lounge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/restaurants/scotty-brown-s-airport-lounge - **The Bagelery** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/restaurants/the-bagelery ## Lounges (1) - **Scotty Brown’s Airport Lounge** — access: Paid entry bar-restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/lounges/scotty-brown-s-airport-lounge ## Shops (5) - **Airport Gift Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/shops/airport-gift-shop - **Bellingham Marketplace** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/shops/bellingham-marketplace - **Duty Free Americas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/shops/duty-free-americas - **Halibut Henry’s** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/shops/halibut-henry-s - **Relay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/shops/relay ## Parking (5) - **Cell Phone Lot** — Waiting area · $0/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/parking/cell-phone-lot - **Economy Lot** — Long-term URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/parking/economy-lot - **Employee Lot** — Staff parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/parking/employee-lot - **Main Terminal Parking** — Short-term/long-term · $14.00/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/parking/main-terminal-parking - **Overflow Parking** — Event/peak overflow URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/parking/overflow-parking ## Ground transport (8) - **ABC Airport Shuttle** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/transport/abc-airport-shuttle - **Bellair Airporter Shuttle** — Bus/van URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/transport/bellair-airporter-shuttle - **Hotel Shuttles** — Hotel van URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Lyft** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/transport/lyft - **Private Shuttles** — Pre-booked van URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/transport/private-shuttles - **Rental Cars** — On-airport car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/transport/rental-cars - **Whatcom Transportation Authority Route 3** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/transport/whatcom-transportation-authority-route-3 - **Yellow Cab** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bli/transport/yellow-cab ## Insider tips - _Insider_: When entering from Canada, the border might steal time, but you need just 60–75 minutes at BLI for check-in and boarding. - _Money_: With parking right by the Main terminal and economy lot a 5-minute stroll away, trade in airport shuttles and save on tips. - _Local_: Enjoy the cozy vibe of the terminal’s small café and bar, more emblematic of BLI’s charm than generic chains. - _Avoid_: Steer clear of the mid-day Allegiant rush; opt for earlier or later flights to skip the crowd. - _Quiet_: Pilots and enthusiasts can retreat to Command Aviation at the east side to escape the terminal hustle. - _Time_: Expect Lyft only; Uber doesn’t service BLI—set up your account before landing. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BLI.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bli/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bli/departures — HTML page with live departures