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Background
The Port of Bellingham Commission established an advisory committee comprising aviation professionals and community members to provide input on Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and address relevant airport topics.
Bellingham International Airport Advisory Committee (BIAAC)
The BIAAC serves as the advisory committee to the Port of Bellingham Commission, providing input from aviation professionals and the community on the airport. The committee members provide both technical input and a community perspective to the Commission on airport operations, development, community partnerships, services, and impacts. Qualified BIAAC representatives must be members of their community, group, or be active members of the governing body listed, or possess aviation-related technical knowledge and experience for the vacant position being sought.
BIAAC member representation includes the following positions:
| Position | Available Positions | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Air Cargo | 1 member | OPEN |
| Air Traffic Control | 1 member | OPEN |
| Airport Businesses | 1 member | Filled |
| Bellingham City Council | 1 member | OPEN |
| Bellingham / Whatcom Tourism | 1 member | Filled |
| Birchwood Community | 1 member | Filled |
| Chamber of Commerce | 1 member | Filled |
| City of Ferndale Council | 1 member | OPEN |
| Cliffside Community | 1 member | Filled |
| Columbia Community | 1 member | OPEN |
| Commercial Aviation | 1 member | Filled |
| Corporate Aviation | 1 member | Filled |
| County/City Business Interest | 1 member | Filled |
| Environmental Interest | 1 member | Filled |
| Fixed Base Operator | 1 member | Filled |
| General Aviation | 1 member | Filled |
| Ground Transportation | 1 member | Filled |
| Higher Education | 1 member | Filled |
| Lummi Nation | 1 member | OPEN |
| North County Community | 1 member | Filled |
| Other Airport Tenants | 1 member | Filled |
| Pilots Association | 1 member | Filled |
| Urban Growth | 1 member | Filled |
| Whatcom County Council | 1 member | OPEN |
View a map of BIAAC member communities.
Apply for open BIAAC positions.
All upcoming BIAAC meetings are held at the ARFF Station located on 2005 W. Bakerview Rd. Bellingham WA, 98226.
Upcoming meetings:
Thursday, August 14th 2025
Thursday, October 2nd 2025
Thursday, December 18th 2025
Questions or comments should be emailed to the Airport Administration Office.