Bella Coola Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Bella Coola, Canada. Its IATA code is QBC and its ICAO code is CYBD. The airport lies at an elevation of 117 ft (36 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 4,200 ft (1,280 m) long. Local time follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- QBC
- ICAO code
- CYBD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 117 ft (36 m)
- Coordinates
- 52.3875, -126.5960
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,200 ft · 1,280 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Bella Coola Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YAA Anahim Lake Airport | Anahim Lake, Canada | 88 km · 55 mi |
| ZEL Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport | Bella Bella, Canada | 109 km · 68 mi |
| YZT Port Hardy Airport | Port Hardy, Canada | 197 km · 122 mi |
| YAL Alert Bay Airport | Alert Bay, Canada | 202 km · 126 mi |
| YMP Port McNeill Airport | Port McNeill, Canada | 204 km · 127 mi |
| YPZ Burns Lake Airport | Burns Lake, Canada | 225 km · 140 mi |
| YXT Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat | Terrace, Canada | 266 km · 165 mi |
| YYD Smithers Airport | Smithers, Canada | 274 km · 170 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from QBC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,153 | 1,338 | 1,162 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,933 | 2,444 | 2,124 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,144 | 2,575 | 2,238 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,369 | 2,714 | 2,359 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,181 | 4,462 | 3,877 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,417 | 4,609 | 4,005 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,762 | 4,823 | 4,191 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,871 | 4,891 | 4,250 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,070 | 5,015 | 4,358 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,333 | 5,799 | 5,039 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,724 | 6,664 | 5,791 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,380 | 7,071 | 6,145 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,414 | 7,092 | 6,163 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,413 | 7,713 | 6,703 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,449 | 7,735 | 6,722 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,419 | 10,203 | 8,866 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | ATF | 122.800 |
| RCO | PACIFIC RDO | 126.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Bella Coola Airport?
The IATA code of Bella Coola Airport is QBC and its ICAO code is CYBD.
Where is Bella Coola Airport located?
Bella Coola Airport is in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada, at 52.3875, -126.5960.
What time zone is Bella Coola Airport in?
Bella Coola Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Vancouver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Bella Coola Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 4,200 ft (1,280 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Bella Coola Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Anahim Lake Airport (YAA), about 88 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.