Bella Coola Airport — Bella Coola, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Bella Coola Airport (Bella Coola) is QBC — its ICAO code is CYBD.
Distance & flight time from QBC
Bella Coola Airport
QBC is the code for Bella Coola Airport, located in the remote Bella Coola Valley on British Columbia's central coast in Canada, an area accessible mainly by air or a long, winding mountain highway. The airport is a critical lifeline for the town of Bella Coola and surrounding communities, including nearby Indigenous Nuxalk Nation settlements, providing connections to Vancouver and other coastal hubs when road travel through the Chilcotin mountains is impractical or closed by weather. Scenic flights into Bella Coola are known for their dramatic approach through steep fjord-like terrain. The region is popular with anglers, hikers, and grizzly bear viewing tourists, and QBC supports both this seasonal tourism and essential year-round supply and medical transport for isolated coastal residents.
Runways at Bella Coola Airport (QBC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4200 ft (1280 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bella Coola Airport (QBC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | ATF | 122.8 MHz |
| RCO | PACIFIC RDO | 126.7 MHz |
Airports near Bella Coola Airport (QBC)
- Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) — 87.9 km (54.6 mi)
- Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL) — 108.5 km (67.4 mi)
- Port Hardy Airport (YZT) — 197.1 km (122.5 mi)
- Burns Lake Airport (YPZ) — 225.3 km (140.0 mi)
- Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) — 266.0 km (165.3 mi)
- Smithers Airport (YYD) — 273.8 km (170.1 mi)
- Quesnel Airport (YQZ) — 284.2 km (176.6 mi)
- Campbell River Airport (YBL) — 286.3 km (177.9 mi)
QBC is Bella Coola Airport in British Columbia, Canada, known for its scenic mountain approach. Searchers typically want flight schedules or info on reaching this remote coastal valley.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bella Coola Airport?
The IATA code for Bella Coola Airport is QBC.
What is the ICAO code for Bella Coola Airport?
The ICAO code for Bella Coola Airport is CYBD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.