Bellingham International Airport

Aircraft should park in the white-outlined CBP box at the base of the tower. For FBO information contact Bellingham Aviation Services at (360) 676-7624.

• Aircraft should park in the white-outlined CBP box at the base of the tower.
• A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft to begin the inspection.
• Absent emergent circumstances do not leave the CBP inspection area without approval from a CBP Officer.
• All crew and passengers will be directed inside for processing.
• Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
• Call 360-734-5463 if no CBP officer present within 10 minutes of arrival.

Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two (2) hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KBLI. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re-secure permission to land.

• Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
• For FBO information contact Bellingham Aviation Services at (360) 676-7624.
• Aircraft importations require a minimum of 24 hours advance notification.
• Traveling with a dog into the United States? Go to: www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the united-states/dogs.html for requirements. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov March 18, 2026 Publication Number KBLI-0326

• Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Bellingham International Airport are available 7 days per week, 0730-1930 in accordance with the port's
• Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
• For FBO information contact Bellingham Aviation Services at (360) 676-7624.
• Aircraft importations require a minimum of 24 hours advance notification.
• Traveling with a dog into the United States? Go to: www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the united-states/dogs.html for requirements. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov March 18, 2026 Publication Number KBLI-0326 Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two (2) hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KBLI. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re-secure permission to land.

• Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Bellingham International Airport are available 7 days per week, 0730-1930 in accordance with the port's
• Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
• For FBO information contact Bellingham Aviation Services at (360) 676-7624.
• Aircraft importations require a minimum of 24 hours advance notification.
• Traveling with a dog into the United States? Go to: www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the united-states/dogs.html for requirements. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov March 18, 2026 Publication Number KBLI-0326