Bella Coola Airport (CYBD)
Medium airport · Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Bella Coola Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYBD |
| IATA | QBC |
| Elevation | 117 ft (36 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°23'15" W 126°35'46" 52.38750, -126.59600 |
| Location | Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,200 ft (1280 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Bella Coola Airport at a glance
Bella Coola Airport is a medium airport in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as QBC. The field elevation of 117 ft (36 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYBD 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, 05/23, offers 4,200 ft (1280 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYBD 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 Coola Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anahim Lake Airport | CAJ4 | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport | CBBC | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Port Hardy Airport | CYZT | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Burns Lake Airport | CYPZ | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat | CYXT | 266 km (144 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bella Coola Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 117 ft field elevation of Bella Coola 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 Coola Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bella Coola Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bella Coola Airport is CYBD, and its IATA code is QBC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bella Coola Airport above sea level?
Bella Coola Airport sits at an elevation of 117 feet (36 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 Coola Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.3875, -126.5960 — in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Anahim Lake Airport, about 88 km away.
Does CYBD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYBD 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 Coola Airport?
Bella Coola Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,200 ft (1280 m) with a ASP surface.