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Bella Coola Airport

IATA QBCICAO CYBD🇨🇦 Bella Coola
Coordinates
52.3875°N, 126.5960°W
Elevation
117 ft (36 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
16.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
20:23
Civil dusk
20:59

About 13h 49m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bella Coola Airport

Bella Coola Airport

Bella Coola Airport is located 6 nautical miles northeast of Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Bella Coola Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CBBC.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

CBBC

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced4,200 ft / 1,280 m100 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATFATF122.800 MHz
RCOPACIFIC RDO126.700 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V324 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
V324 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
CYD106 PACIFIC OCEAN (NEAR TOFINO, BC)Special useDangerGNDFL230
CYR163 COMOX, BC OCSL BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted18000 ft MSLFL600

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 26% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan37%-1,113 ft
Feb34%-1,286 ft
Mar41%-1,179 ft
Apr42%-969 ft
May45%-613 ft
Jun37%-335 ft
Jul32%-142 ft
Aug30%-24 ft
Sep34%-152 ft
Oct40%-553 ft
Nov34%-863 ft
Dec36%-1,022 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,286-24 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bella Coola Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bella Coola Airport?

The ICAO code for Bella Coola Airport is CYBD, and its IATA code is QBC.

Where is Bella Coola Airport located?

Bella Coola Airport is medium airport located in Bella Coola, Canada, at an elevation of 117 ft (36 m).

How many runways does Bella Coola Airport have?

Bella Coola Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,200 ft / 1,280 m.

Which airlines fly to Bella Coola Airport?

Airlines historically serving Bella Coola Airport include Pacific Coastal Airline (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Bella Coola Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Bella Coola Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Bella Coola Airport in?

Bella Coola Airport is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bella Coola Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bella Coola Airport is approximately 16.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bella Coola Airport?

The nearest airport to Bella Coola Airport is Dean River Airport (YRD), about 29.4 nm to the nnw, followed by Anahim Lake Airport and Rivers Inlet Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bella Coola Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.