bellingham international airport has bustling general aviation activity. some of which is for the purpose of sightseeing in the san juan islands, victoria in british columbia, or the canadian gulf islands. the majority of general aviation operations are commercial in nature; charters, flight training, transient, and private business operations provide essential contributions to the economy. it is also a convenient port of entry for those flying internationally. general aviation facilities comprise a site of approximately 20 acres south of the passenger terminal facilities. there are total a 73 tie-down spaces; 48 for based aircraft and 25 for transient aircraft. 103 aircraft are sheltered by seven t-hangar and corporate aircraft structures. there is also a terminal building dedicated to general aviation servicing.