Bella Coola Airport

CYBD / QBC

Bella Coola, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
5 kt
Variable
4 SM
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBD 041900Z VRB05KT 4SM BR FEW007 SCT012 BKN015 OVC024 07/06 A2980 RMK SF1SC3SC4SC1 SF TR VIS HYR W SLP093

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 117 ft
FEW 700 ft AGL
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
817 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,317 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,617 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,517 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (117 ft)
Pressure Alt
245 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -687 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBD
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 4,200 ft 100 ft ASP 72° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBD

2,192 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.5%
MVFR
29.9%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
1.4%

Bella Coola Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 8.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 27.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.9%
NE
12.3%
E
16.2%
SE
2.7%
S
0.9%
SW
4%
W
27.8%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.5°C
Range: -11°C to 26°C
-11°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 8.2%
Fog Frequency: 6.8%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,192 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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/GMT+8

Runway Information

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

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.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.