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Weather Briefing
VFRBella Coola Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,200 feet and 7 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west (260°) at 13 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 7 SM. The ceiling is 5200 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 4,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
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4,200 ft | 100 ft | ASP | 72° |
↑ 11.3 kt
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↔ 6.5 kt
30° angle
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Weather Statistics - CYBD
3,210 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Bella Coola Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.
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Statistics computed from 3,210 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Bella Coola Airport - Airport Information
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About Bella Coola Airport
Overview
Bella Coola Airport serves the remote coastal community of Bella Coola in British Columbia, Canada. Located at an elevation of 117 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for a geographically isolated region along the central coast of British Columbia.
Flying Conditions
The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 58.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 32% of observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -10°C to 26°C, with an average of 6.1°C. Pilots can expect westerly winds at an average of 6.5 knots, with maximum gusts up to 18 knots and calm conditions 27.8% of the time.
Notable Features
Situated at coordinates 52.387501, -126.596001, Bella Coola Airport is positioned in a challenging coastal terrain environment. The single runway 05/23 is 4,200 feet long with an asphalt surface, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft. The airport's location suggests potential for complex local terrain and potential wind shear conditions.
Approach Considerations
Runway 05/23 demonstrates favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 3.7 knots. September, October, and November represent the best VFR months for operations. Pilots should be prepared for potential visibility restrictions, with 7.9% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and 6.4% experiencing fog conditions.
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