Flying in Bellingham, WA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Bellingham — the nearest is Bellingham International Airport (KBLI), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 57m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 03m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Bellingham
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Bellingham International Airport
Skagit Regional Airport
Abbotsford International Airport
Orcas Island Airport
Langley Airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)
Friday Harbor Airport
Boundary Bay Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport
AJ Eisenberg Airport
Chilliwack Airport
Coupeville Nolf Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:01–19:59 | 15h 57m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 52m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:59–16:01 | 8h 03m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12.9°C / 55°F | 5.5°C / 42°F | 17 km/h | 50% |
| Summer | 21.8°C / 71°F | 13.9°C / 57°F | 16 km/h | 20% |
| Autumn | 14.7°C / 58°F | 8.3°C / 47°F | 17 km/h | 47% |
| Winter | 7°C / 45°F | 1.6°C / 35°F | 19 km/h | 62% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Bellingham, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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