Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport — Bella Bella, Canada
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Distance & flight time from ZEL
Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport
Bella Bella Airport, also known as Campbell Island Airport and coded ZEL, serves the Heiltsuk Nation community of Bella Bella on British Columbia's central coast. Accessible primarily by air and sea due to the absence of road connections to the mainland, ZEL provides essential passenger service, cargo delivery, and medical evacuation support for this remote coastal Indigenous community. The airport connects Bella Bella to Vancouver and other coastal settlements, playing a crucial role in daily life given the region's isolation within the Great Bear Rainforest. ZEL underscores the importance of small regional airports in sustaining British Columbia's scattered coastal communities.
Runways at Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3700 ft (1128 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | Bella BellaTraffic, 5nm below 3200 ASL | 122.8 MHz |
| FSS | Wag Fuel | 131.05 MHz |
| RCO | Pacific Radio, (FISE) | 123.475 MHz |
| RCO | Pacific Radio, bcst | 126.7 MHz |
Airports near Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL)
- Bella Coola Airport (QBC) — 108.5 km (67.4 mi)
- Port Hardy Airport (YZT) — 176.0 km (109.4 mi)
- Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) — 196.2 km (121.9 mi)
- Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) — 255.4 km (158.7 mi)
- Sandspit Airport (YZP) — 273.5 km (169.9 mi)
- Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) — 278.8 km (173.2 mi)
- Burns Lake Airport (YPZ) — 284.4 km (176.7 mi)
- Smithers Airport (YYD) — 300.5 km (186.7 mi)
ZEL, Bella Bella Airport on Campbell Island, serves the Heiltsuk Nation on British Columbia's remote central coast within the Great Bear Rainforest.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport?
The IATA code for Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport is ZEL.
What is the ICAO code for Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport?
The ICAO code for Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport is CBBC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.