Alert Bay Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 13h 43m 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 Alert Bay Airport
This is a list of airports in British Columbia. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Alert Bay Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYZT.
Live weather
CYZTNOTAMs
CYZTReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 / 27 | 2,900 ft / 884 m | 75 ft | Asphalt | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(10)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HARDY, BC CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| T719 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V347 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| T719 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| PORT HARDY, BC CAE | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| V347 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| WILLIAMS LAKE, BC CAE | Class E | Controlled | 6000 ft MSL | 12500 ft MSL |
| CYD106 PACIFIC OCEAN (NEAR TOFINO, BC) | Special use | Danger | GND | FL230 |
| CYD111 PACIFIC OCEAN (NEAR TOFINO, BC) OCSL BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | FL230 | FL310 |
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: ESE (from about 112.5°), on 17% of observations, averaging 14 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69% | -938 ft | |
| Feb | 65% | -1,180 ft | |
| Mar | 72% | -953 ft | |
| Apr | 80% | -775 ft | |
| May | 76% | -435 ft | |
| Jun | 72% | -179 ft | |
| Jul | 64% | -15 ft | |
| Aug | 56% | 59 ft | |
| Sep | 59% | -77 ft | |
| Oct | 67% | -483 ft | |
| Nov | 69% | -787 ft | |
| Dec | 65% | -851 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,180–59 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alert Bay Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Alert Bay Airport?
The ICAO code for Alert Bay Airport is CYAL, and its IATA code is YAL.
Where is Alert Bay Airport located?
Alert Bay Airport is small airport located in Alert Bay, Canada, at an elevation of 240 ft (73 m).
How many runways does Alert Bay Airport have?
Alert Bay Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,900 ft / 884 m.
What time zone is Alert Bay Airport in?
Alert Bay Airport is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Alert Bay Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Alert Bay Airport is approximately 16.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Alert Bay Airport?
The nearest airport to Alert Bay Airport is Port McNeill Airport (YMP), about 4.3 nm to the w, followed by Port Hardy Airport and Rivers Inlet Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Alert Bay Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.