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Airports / Canada / QBC
Medium airport · QBC
Bella Coola Airport.
Bella Coola, Canada · 117 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
17 ratings
0
Operators based
117
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Bella Coola, CanadaELEV 117 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
17
Google reviews
ratings on Google
117
Field elevation
feet above sea level
47
Nearest alternate
nm to YAA
Field standing
#65 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 17 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
47 nm
To the nearest alternate
Anahim Lake Airport (YAA).
Overview
Bella Coola Airport (CYBD / QBC) is a mid-sized airport serving Bella Coola, Canada. Field elevation is 117 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list QBC as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Anahim Lake Airport (YAA, 47 nm), Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL, 59 nm), and Port Hardy Airport (YZT, 106 nm). The field has a single 4,200-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from QBC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as YBD. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from QBC to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“They get you checked in nice and fast and do an amazing job of making you feel safe.”
Jessica Goes5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
CYBD
IATA
QBC
FAA / Local
CYBD
Elevation
117 ft
Coordinates
52.3875° N · 126.5960° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 117 ft, QBC sits lower than 84% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,200 ft
- 05/234,200 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,200 ft
QBC's 4,200 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 47nmYAAAnahim Lake AirportAnahim Lake
- 59nmZELBella Bella (Campbell Island) AirportBella Bella
- 106nmYZTPort Hardy AirportPort Hardy
- 122nmYPZBurns Lake AirportBurns Lake
- 144nmYXTNorthwest Regional Airport Terrace-KitimatTerrace
- 148nmYYDSmithers AirportSmithers
Location
Open the full mapCYBD · Bella Coola Airport · Bella Coola, Canada
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from QBC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 340 nm | 1h 11m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 824 nm | 2h 19m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 904 nm | 2h 30m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 918 nm | 2h 32m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 925 nm | 2h 33m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,093 nm | 2h 57m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,115 nm | 3h 0m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,136 nm | 3h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use QBC?
- Bella Coola Airport's longest paved runway is 4,200 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at QBC?
- Bella Coola Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,200 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to QBC?
- The closest alternate is Anahim Lake Airport (YAA), about 47 nm away, followed by Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL) at 59 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from QBC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 11m (340 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 19m (824 nm), San Francisco about 2h 30m (904 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.