Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (CBBC)
Medium airport · Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CBBC |
| IATA | ZEL |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°11'6" W 128°9'25" 52.18500, -128.15699 |
| Location | Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,700 ft (1128 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport at a glance
Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport is a medium airport in Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as ZEL. The field elevation of 141 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CBBC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 3,700 ft (1128 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CBBC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Coola Airport | CYBD | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Port Hardy Airport | CYZT | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Anahim Lake Airport | CAJ4 | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat | CYXT | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Sandspit Airport | CYZP | 273 km (147 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 141 ft field elevation of Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport is CBBC, and its IATA code is ZEL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport above sea level?
Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.1850, -128.1570 — in Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bella Coola Airport, about 109 km away.
Does CBBC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CBBC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport?
Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 3,700 ft (1128 m) with a ASP surface.