Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport

CBBC / ZEL

Bella Bella, CA

Last Updated
Jun 10, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
18:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
190°
9 SM
Visibility
4,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CBBC 101800Z AUTO 19004KT 150V230 9SM OVC044 12/08 A3018 RMK SLP223

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 141 ft
OVC 4,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,541 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,400 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 4400 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 13:00Z and 16:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (141 ft)
Pressure Alt
-122 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -448 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CBBC 101240Z 1013/1101 16005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 TEMPO 1013/1016 1 1/2SM BR BKN015 OVC025 FM101600 16005KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050 FM102000 26005KT P6SM BKN050 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 101900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
20:00Z FM102000
+2h
VFR 260° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBC
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
3,700 ft 75 ft ASP 151°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CBBC

16,101 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
41.3%
MVFR
41.5%
IFR
12.5%
LIFR
4.7%

Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 41.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 15.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
0.9%
E
2.9%
SE
20.7%
S
36.1%
SW
6.3%
W
5.5%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -10°C to 28°C
-10°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

April June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 16,101 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CBBC
IATA Code: ZEL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 141 ft MSL

Location

City: Bella Bella
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.185001°
Longitude: -128.156994°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 3,700 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport

Overview

Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport serves the coastal community of Bella Bella in British Columbia, Canada, located at coordinates 52.185001, -128.156994. As a medium airport situated at 141 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region's remote coastal area. The airport features a single asphalt runway (13/31) measuring 3,700 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bella Bella Airport demonstrate significant variability, with 42.4% of observations classified as Marginal VFR and 39.7% as clear VFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -10°C to 26°C, with an average of 6.5°C, presenting potential seasonal challenges for pilots. Wind patterns are predominantly from the south (180°) at an average of 6.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots and calm periods occurring 15.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location suggests potential for rapidly changing meteorological conditions typical of British Columbia's marine environment. Terrain surrounding the airport likely includes coastal landscape with potential for localized wind shear and visibility restrictions. The single runway (13/31) is oriented to maximize wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 3.3 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate variable visibility conditions, with an average visibility of 7.2 statute miles and occasional periods below 3 miles occurring 2.8% of the time. Fog is relatively uncommon, appearing in only 1% of observations. October, November, and January represent the best months for consistently favorable VFR conditions, providing optimal flying windows for pilots navigating to or from Bella Bella Airport.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.