Bellingham International Airport (BLI) has secured several federal funding awards and program approvals supporting airport infrastructure and operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $9.3 million through Grant 73, which, together with a previously awarded grant, funds the airport’s runway rehabilitation project at a 95% federal share.
BLI was also selected to receive $946,000 through the Airport Terminals Program to replace the commercial terminal HVAC chiller, also covering 95% of project costs. And the airport was approved for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Law Enforcement Officer reimbursement program, helping offset security checkpoint staffing costs.