CYBD

VFR

BELLA COOLA

BELLA COOLA

Elev
117'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:00Z
VFR sectional · CYBD
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Before you fly into CYBD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,117'
MSL · field 117' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF CYBD

Current METAR

Observed 16:00Z

CYBD 241600Z 25007KT 230V300 12SM FEW025 BKN079 BKN220 17/13 A2993 RMK CU2AC4CC1 VIS LWR W HZ AC LENT SLP137 DENSITY ALT 400FT
Wind
250° @ 7 kt
Visibility
12 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
373 ft
Ceiling
7,900 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM NE
ARTCC
ZVR · VANCOUVER
NOTAM facility
CYZT

Airport manager

Name
CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT

Flight service · Hours

FSS YKA
KAMLOOPS FIC

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 7 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

No charts indexed for CYBD yet.

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • LTD WINTER MAINTENANCE.
  • W TWY RESTRICTED TO 12,500 LBS OR LESS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · CYBD

Answer card
ICAO
CYBD
Name
BELLA COOLA
Location
BELLA COOLA
Elevation
117 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,117 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 7 kt
Favored runway now

Bella Coola Airport (CYBD) sits in Bella Coola at 117 ft MSL. This field is untowered. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local procedures before arrival. The airport has no listed runways in the facts provided, so verify the current surface and runway status before you plan a landing.

The published remarks matter here. Winter maintenance is limited. The west taxiway is restricted to aircraft at 12,500 pounds or less. That is useful to know if you are bringing anything larger than a light piston or a small turboprop. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the provided facts. Call the airport operator directly or contact the field by phone for current services before you go.

This is the kind of airport where you want current data in hand. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for runway status, any local operating notes and any other restrictions before departure. With no tower and no published ILS, plan for a straightforward uncontrolled arrival and make sure your alternates are solid if weather or winter conditions are a factor.

Frequently asked questions

Is CYBD towered or uncontrolled?
CYBD is not towered. Plan to use standard uncontrolled airport procedures and verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
What is the field elevation at Bella Coola Airport?
The field elevation is 117 ft MSL. Use that for your preflight planning and performance checks.
Does CYBD have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for CYBD. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you file.
What is the pattern altitude at CYBD?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local procedures before you fly in.
Are there any runways listed at CYBD?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. Verify the current runway status with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Bella Coola?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field by phone for current service availability.
What airport remarks should I know before flying into CYBD?
Winter maintenance is limited. The west taxiway is restricted to aircraft at 12,500 pounds or less.
What should a first-time pilot know before arriving at CYBD?
Treat it as a field that needs current local information. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for runway status. Check it again for winter operating notes and any restrictions before you go.

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