Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB)
Medium airport · Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Boundary Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZBB |
| IATA | YDT |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°4'28" W 123°0'25" 49.07434, -123.00688 |
| Location | Delta, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,606 ft (1709 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 5,605 ft (1708 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Boundary Bay Airport at a glance
Boundary Bay Airport is a medium airport in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YDT. The field elevation of 6 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZBB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 5,606 ft (1709 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CZBB 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 Boundary Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | CYVR | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | CYPK | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Langley Airport | CYNJ | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Orcas Island Airport | KORS | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Bellingham International Airport | KBLI | 46 km (25 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Boundary Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6 ft field elevation of Boundary Bay 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 Boundary Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Boundary Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Boundary Bay Airport is CZBB, and its IATA code is YDT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Boundary Bay Airport above sea level?
Boundary Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Boundary Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.0743, -123.0069 — in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vancouver International Airport, about 19 km away.
Does CZBB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZBB 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 Boundary Bay Airport?
Boundary Bay Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,606 ft (1709 m) with a ASP surface.