Campbell River Airport (CYBL)
Medium airport · Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Campbell River Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYBL |
| IATA | YBL |
| Elevation | 346 ft (105 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°57'3" W 125°16'16" 49.95080, -125.27100 |
| Location | Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,499 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Campbell River Airport at a glance
Campbell River Airport is a medium airport in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YBL. The field elevation of 346 ft (105 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYBL 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, 12/30, offers 6,499 ft (1981 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYBL 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 Campbell River Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | CYQQ | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Powell River Airport | CYPW | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | CAT4 | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Tofino / Long Beach Airport | CYAZ | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Nanaimo Airport | CYCD | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Campbell River Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 346 ft field elevation of Campbell River 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 Campbell River Airport
What is the ICAO code of Campbell River Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Campbell River Airport is CYBL, and its IATA code is YBL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Campbell River Airport above sea level?
Campbell River Airport sits at an elevation of 346 feet (105 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Campbell River Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.9508, -125.2710 — in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox, about 38 km away.
Does CYBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYBL 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 Campbell River Airport?
Campbell River Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,499 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.