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CYBD · QBC

Bella Coola Airport

Bella Coola, British ColumbiaElevation 117 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
N/A
No on-field METAR. See nearby reporting stations below.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway
NESW0523
WIND
No on-field weather data
No reporting weather station on the field, so wind components cannot be computed. See nearby stations below.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,200 ft

05/23
Dimensions
4,200 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 05
Traffic patternRight
RWY 23
Displaced threshold206 ft

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

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
117 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0427Z 9:27 PM
Sunrise
1238Z 5:38 AM
Loggable night
0510Z (10:10 PM local) → 1155Z (4:55 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0427Z (9:27 PM local) → 1238Z (5:38 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0527Z (10:27 PM local) → 1138Z (4:38 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 Coola Airport is in Bella Coola, British Columbia. Field elevation 117 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerCENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT
Manager phone250-799-5291
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACYBD / QBC
Center (ARTCC)VANCOUVER
Flight service (AFSS)KAMLOOPS FIC
RegionBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Coordinates52.3875, -126.5960
Distance from city6 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.8
ATF
ATF
126.7
PACIFIC RDO
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

Nearby airports

YRD Dean River Airport
29 NM NW
CAH2 Ocean Falls Seaplane Base
41 NM W
CA-0788 Rivers Inlet Airport
48 NM SW
CAJ4 Anahim Lake Airport
48 NM E
CAU8 Rivers Inlet Seaplane Base
49 NM SW
CA-0914 Nimpo Lake Resort Airport
50 NM E
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›W TWY RESTRICTED TO 12,500 LBS OR LESS.
›LTD WINTER MAINTENANCE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗CYBD on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CYBD have a METAR?
Yes. CYBD is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does CYBD have a TAF?
When CYBD issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CYBD?
CYBD sits at 117 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CYBD?
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.