Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS), a leading aviation service organization in northwest Washington State, is pleased to welcome Steve Mahre, World Championship Gold medal winner and Olympic Silver medalist in downhill slalom skiing.

Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS), a leading aviation service organization in northwest Washington State, has lots of available ramp space for parking private jets and charters during the Winter Olympics happening in Vancouver, BC this February.

Bellingham's airport is outside of the aviation security zone that blankets the Olympic Winter Games and, because of that, the airport is anticipating big business from private jets and charters.

Looking to visit the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics? First, here's what not to do: Roll into downtown Vancouver and hunt for parking near your venue. And don't even think of driving up to Whistler for the day, because they'll physically stop you at a checkpoint.

OK, you've been meaning to make plans to experience the 2010 Winter Games that begin Feb. 12 in Vancouver, B.C., but you never got around to it. Is it too late? Not at all, say Olympics organizers and Vancouver tourism officials.