Bellingham International Airport (KBLI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bellingham International Airport in Bellingham, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bellingham International Airport (KBLI) is a regional airport serving Bellingham, WA at 170 ft. KBLI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (16, 34), longest 6,700 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBLI in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (180°) at 7 kt, gusting 17 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBLI 130853Z AUTO 18007G17KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP121 T01500111 53008
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Since the 0753Z (12:53 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0753Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBLI
KBLI is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 7 knots gusting 17, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 250 ft (field elevation 170 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBLI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 6,700 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 0 kt |
| 34 | 6,700 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBLI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bellingham International Airport in Bellingham, WA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBLI is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBLI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SEA UA /OV SEA161002/TM 0913/FL021/TP A321/SK BASES 015
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA161002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0913Reported at 09:13 UTC.FL021Altitude: 2,100 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 015Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA161005/TM 0843/FL030/TP B763/SK BASES 025
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA161005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0843Reported at 08:43 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 025Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA140002/TM 0520/FL014/TP B739/SK BKN014
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA140002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0520Reported at 05:20 UTC.FL014Altitude: 1,400 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN014Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA312048/TM 0406/FL145/TP B738/TA -14/IC LGT RIME 160-145/RM DURD MARNR8 ARR
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA312048Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0406Reported at 04:06 UTC.FL145Altitude: 14,500 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TA -14Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 160-145Icing: light rime 16,000–14,500 ft.RM DURD MARNR8 ARRRemarks.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA310080/TM 0359/FL290/TP B748/TB MOD 290-150/RM DURD MARNR ARVL VIXOR TRANSITION-ZSE
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA310080Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0359Reported at 03:59 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B748Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 290-150Turbulence: moderate 29,000–15,000 ft.RM DURD MARNR ARVL VIXOR TRA…Remarks.Show raw report
PAE UA /OV PAE340015/TM 0355/FL180/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD 180-150 LGT CHOP 150-120/RM DURD GRIZZ ARVL-ZSE
PAE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PAE340015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0355Reported at 03:55 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD 180-150 LGT CHOP …Turbulence: light to moderate 18,000–15,000 ft light chop 15,000–12,000 ft.RM DURD GRIZZ ARVL-ZSERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBLI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBLI reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 16
- 89%
- 34
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KBLI 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM BKN120 OVC200 FM130900 17010KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 OVC100 FM131500 18007KT P6SM VCSH OVC025 FM132100 18015G22KT P6SM BKN025 OVC050 FM140300 16010KT P6SM OVC030
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBLI
- IATA
- BLI
- FAA LID
- BLI
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 170 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.7928, -122.5380
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,700 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.45 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 16h 45m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Bell-Air R/C Flyers - Schnobrich Field , Ferndale, WA · 5 mi
- Lynden Flying Club 1 , Lynden, WA · 12 mi
- Orcas RC Aircraft Society - Mount Baker Rd , Eastsound, WA · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KBLI
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBLI reported VFR conditions during about 80.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 260 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.6 kt, calm 23.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65.4 | 24.7 | 3.2 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 72.0 | 20.9 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 78.0 | 18.6 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 85.6 | 12.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| May | 87.0 | 10.1 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 89.5 | 8.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 91.7 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 87.2 | 8.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 80.0 | 11.1 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 73.0 | 16.9 | 4.2 | 6.0 |
| Nov | 72.2 | 21.7 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 67.3 | 24.6 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.3 kt |
| Apr | 5.5 kt |
| May | 5.0 kt |
| Jun | 5.6 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 4.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.0 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBLI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Bellingham International Airport in Bellingham, WA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBLI weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBLI?+
KBLI has 2 runways: 16, 34; the longest is 6,700 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBLI report its own weather?+
Yes. Bellingham International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBLI have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBLI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBLI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBLI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBLI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Bellingham International Airport (KBLI) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Bellingham International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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