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CYBD

Bella Coola Airport · Bella Coola

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
117 ft / 36 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATF 122.80 MHz (ATF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 4,200 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bella Coola Airport (CYBD), located in Bella Coola, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 117 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bella Coola Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYBD / QBC
Municipality
Bella Coola
Country
Region
CA-BC — British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
117 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,200 ft / 1,280 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 72° / 252°
RWY 05 (72°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (252°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATF ATF
122.80 MHz
RCO PACIFIC RDO
126.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CAJ4
Anahim Lake Airport
88 km / 47 nm
CBBC
Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport
109 km / 59 nm
CYZT
Port Hardy Airport
197 km / 106 nm
CYPZ
Burns Lake Airport
225 km / 122 nm
CYXT
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat
266 km / 144 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026