Bella Coola Airport

CYBD / QBC

Bella Coola, CA

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:00Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
5kt
60°
2 SM
Visibility
1,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.21
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBD 022300Z 06005KT 050V110 2SM -RA BR SCT004 OVC013 03/03 A3021 RMK SF3SC5 SLP235

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 117ft
SCT 400ft AGL
OVC 1,300ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
517ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,417ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.21 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.09 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (117 ft)
Pressure Alt
-173 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -1,585 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBD
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
4,200 ft 100 ft ASP 72°
↑ 4.9kt ↔ 0.9kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bella Coola Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBD
IATA Code: QBC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 117 ft MSL

Location

City: Bella Coola
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.387501°
Longitude: -126.596001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Bella Coola Airport

Bella Coola Airport (CYBD/QBC) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Bella Coola, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 117 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.