Campbell River Airport

CYBL / YBL

Campbell River, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
15 kt
130° G20 kt
4 SM
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBL 071600Z 13015G20KT 4SM -RA BR FEW004 BKN008 OVC014 08/08 A2986 RMK SF2SF5SC1 SLP116

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 346 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
BKN 800 ft AGL
OVC 1,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
746 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,146 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,746 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (346 ft)
Pressure Alt
414 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -343 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYBL 071540Z 0716/0804 14015G25KT 3SM -RA BR SCT004 BKN008 OVC020 TEMPO 0716/0722 P6SM -RA FEW004 SCT008 OVC020 PROB30 0716/0722 2SM -SHRA BR OVC004 FM072200 14012G22KT P6SM -RA SCT008 OVC025 TEMPO 0722/0801 4SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC025 BECMG 0722/0724 11005KT FM080100 VRB03KT P6SM SCT012 BKN030 TEMPO 0801/0803 P6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC030 FM080300 29005KT P6SM FEW015 FEW030 RMK NXT FCST BY 071900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:19Z BASE
+0h
IFR 140° 15 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Rain, Mist
22:00Z FM072200
+6h
MVFR 140° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain
22:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
22:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 110° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBL
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
6,499 ft 150 ft ASP 137°
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBL

3,075 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46%
MVFR
16.7%
IFR
22.8%
LIFR
14.4%

Campbell River Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 37.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between -7°C and 23°C with an average of 7°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 17.9% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 11.5% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 19.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.4%
NE
2.5%
E
17.9%
SE
26.4%
S
1.9%
SW
0.9%
W
11.1%
NW
17.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 7°C
Range: -7°C to 23°C
-7°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 13 SM
Below 3 SM: 11.5%
Fog Frequency: 17.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,075 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Campbell River Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBL
IATA Code: YBL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 346 ft MSL

Location

City: Campbell River
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.950802°
Longitude: -125.271004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,499 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Campbell River Airport

Overview

Campbell River Airport serves Vancouver Island's central east coast, providing critical transportation infrastructure for the mid-island region. Located near the city of Campbell River, this medium-sized airport supports regional commercial, charter, and general aviation operations at an elevation of 346 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Campbell River exhibits significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 47.7% of the time. Pilots should anticipate potential Marginal VFR (17.4%) and Instrument Flight Rules (21.9%) conditions, particularly during less stable seasons. Temperature ranges from -5°C to 23°C, with an average of 7.1°C, creating diverse atmospheric conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 12/30 spans 6,499 feet with an asphalt surface, oriented to accommodate the prevailing southeast winds. Wind patterns demonstrate a consistent southeastern flow at an average of 6.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots and calm periods accounting for 19.4% of observations. Visibility averages 13.3 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility scenarios.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with winds supporting 100% of approach vectors. Crosswind conditions are minimal, averaging just 1.6 knots. September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions, providing optimal flying opportunities. Pilots should monitor local fog trends, as observations indicate fog present during 16.8% of recorded periods.

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.