KBLI METAR

Current observed weather at Bellingham International Airport (BLI · KBLI), Bellingham, WA, elevation 171 ft. Reported 7 Aug 2026 0153Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations.

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METAR observed 7 Aug 2026 0153Z

VFR
METAR KBLI 070153Z 19003KT 10SM FU CLR 24/15 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02440150
Wind
190° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Ceiling
Clear
Temp / Dewpoint
24° / 15°C
Altimeter
29.93"

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.

What it says

FieldValueWhat that means
Flight categoryVFRVisual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Wind190° at 3 ktDirection is degrees true, as reported.
Visibility10+ SM10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater.
CeilingUnlimitedNo broken, overcast or obscured layer reported.
SkyClear below 12,000 ft
Temperature24°C (76°F)
Dewpoint15°C (59°F)
Temp/dewpoint spread9°CThe margin before the air reaches saturation.
Altimeter29.93 inHgSet this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.
VFRMVFRIFRLIFRhover for the full observation
Flight category
20:0002:0008:0014:0019:00
Wind · kt (gust shading)
Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)
Visibility · SM
All 22 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
TimeCategoryWindVisibilityCeilingTemp
0253Z IFR 000° at 0 kt 2 SM Clear 21°C
0353Z MVFR 000° at 0 kt 4 SM Clear 17°C
0453Z MVFR 000° at 0 kt 4 SM Clear 16°C
0453Z MVFR 000° at 0 kt 4 SM Clear 16°C
0753Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 14°C
0953Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 8 SM Clear 13°C
1053Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 7 SM Clear 13°C
1153Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 9 SM Clear 13°C
1253Z MVFR 000° at 0 kt 4 SM Clear 13°C
1353Z MVFR 000° at 0 kt 5 SM Clear 13°C
1453Z VFR 210° at 3 kt 10+ SM Clear 17°C
1453Z VFR 210° at 3 kt 10+ SM Clear 17°C
1653Z VFR Variable at 3 kt 10+ SM Clear 19°C
1753Z VFR Variable at 4 kt 10+ SM Clear 22°C
1853Z VFR Variable at 3 kt 10+ SM Clear 22°C
1953Z VFR 300° at 5 kt 10+ SM Clear 24°C
2053Z VFR 220° at 5 kt 10+ SM Clear 24°C
2153Z VFR 240° at 5 kt 10+ SM Clear 25°C
2253Z VFR Variable at 5 kt 10+ SM Clear 26°C
2353Z VFR Variable at 4 kt 10+ SM Clear 27°C
0053Z VFR 310° at 5 kt 10+ SM Clear 26°C
0153Z VFR 190° at 3 kt 10+ SM Clear 24°C

Frequently asked

What is the current METAR at KBLI?

The 7 Aug 2026 0153Z observation at Bellingham International Airport reads: METAR KBLI 070153Z 19003KT 10SM FU CLR 24/15 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02440150

Is KBLI VFR right now?

Bellingham International Airport is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.

How often is the KBLI METAR updated?

Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.

More about KBLI

Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.