Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
ZEL
ICAO Code
CBBC
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport is a small regional facility on the central coast of British Columbia that serves local communities and seasonal traffic. It functions primarily for short domestic connections and charter services rather than continuous scheduled service.

The airport layout is simple with a single modest terminal building handling arrivals and departures; operations often include small aircraft and occasional floatplane connections in the region.

Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport
Elevation: 42 m
52.1850, -128.1570

Getting to and From Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport #

Typical ground options are short taxi rides, private pickups and local boat/floatplane transfers where applicable; travel time to nearby town services is usually under 10-20 minutes depending on exact landing point.

  • Taxi / pickup: Local taxi or pre-arranged pickup is common and recommended.
  • Boat / float transfer: In coastal communities some connections use boats or floatplanes-confirm how you will be met on arrival.
  • Car / driving: Road transfers may be short if a road link exists; parking is usually limited.
  • Public transit: Regular bus services are uncommon for remote coastal airstrips-plan transfers in advance.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport #

Expect very limited landside facilities: a small arrival/departure area, seating and basic amenities. Food and shopping choices are minimal or non-existent; bring snacks for waits.

There are no commercial airline lounges. Wi‑Fi and charging points may be absent or patchy. Accessibility can be constrained in small terminals-check with local operators for assistance.

Tips for Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport #

  • Flight schedules to remote coastal airports can be sparse and weather-sensitive-verify your flight status the day of travel.
  • If arriving by floatplane or small aircraft, follow ground crew instructions closely; ramp and dock access can be tight.
  • Pack essentials in carry-on; groundside facilities are usually minimal.

Weather & Climate near Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport #

Climate

Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 18°C. Heavy rainfall (2837 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 16 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (313 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

313 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (233 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

233 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

229 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (211 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

211 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

164 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 18°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 18°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

221 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (362 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

362 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (372 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

372 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (305 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

305 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight