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CBBC/ZEL METAR & TAF Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport

Bella Bella, British ColumbiaElevation 141 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR44 min old
No ceiling, visibility 9 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
VRB@2
steady
VISIBILITY
9 SM
14.5 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-371 ft
-512 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0100Z (6:00 PM local) · 44 min old

CBBC is currently VFR. Winds are variable in direction at 2 knots. Visibility is 9 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
Variable at 2 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
9 statute miles
14.5 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
11°C / 1°C
52°F / 34°F. 10°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.99 inHg
1015.6 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO CLR RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
SLP160
sea-level pressure 1016.0 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0040Z (5:40 PM local) · valid to 0500Z (10:00 PM local)

CBBC forecast starts VFR at 01Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
0100Z6:00 PM0148Z6:48 PM0236Z7:36 PM0324Z8:24 PM0412Z9:12 PM0500Z10:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM SKC RMK AUTO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind variable at 2 kt, visibility 9 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW1331VRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 kt
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,700 ft

13/31
Dimensions
3,697 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 13
Landing length (LDA)3,697 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,697 / 4,681 / 3,697 ft
RWY 31
Landing length (LDA)3,697 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,697 / 4,681 / 3,697 ft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-371 ft
Pressure altitude
71 ft
Field elevation
141 ft MSL
Temperature
11°C (52°F)
Dewpoint
1°C (34°F)
Altimeter
29.99 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0117Z 6:17 PM
Sunrise
1517Z 8:17 AM
Loggable night
0152Z (6:52 PM local) → 1441Z (7:41 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0117Z (6:17 PM local) → 1517Z (8:17 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0217Z (7:17 PM local) → 1417Z (7:17 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport is in Bella Bella, British Columbia. Field elevation 141 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACBBC / ZEL
Center (ARTCC)VANCOUVER
Flight service (AFSS)KAMLOOPS FIC
RegionBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Coordinates52.1850, -128.1570
Distance from city1 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.8
Bella BellaTraffic, 5nm below 3200 ASL
ATF
131.05
Wag Fuel
FSS
123.475
Pacific Radio, (FISE)
RCO
126.7
Pacific Radio, bcst
RCO

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

CYBD Bella Coola Airport
59 NM E
VFR
CYZT Port Hardy Airport
95 NM S
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE CALL 250-957-2868.
›LTD WINTER MAINTENANCE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗CBBC on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CBBC have a METAR?
Yes. CBBC has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does CBBC have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for CBBC; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at CBBC?
CBBC sits at 141 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CBBC?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.