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Remote coastal airport serving the Heiltsuk Nation community.
Location
Bella Bella, Canada
Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport is a small regional airport located on Campbell Island in British Columbia, Canada, serving the community of Bella Bella, home to the Heiltsuk First Nation. The airport provides a vital air link for this remote coastal community, which is not accessible by road.
The airport operates with a single gravel/paved runway and handles light aircraft and regional turboprop services. It plays a critical role in connecting residents to medical, commercial, and social services in larger centers such as Vancouver and Prince Rupert.
Given its remote location on the central BC coast, air travel is the primary means of scheduled transportation for Bella Bella residents, making the airport an essential piece of community infrastructure.
Terminals
The airport has a small, basic terminal facility typical of remote community airports in British Columbia.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited given the small size of the community; local vehicles and taxis provide access within Bella Bella.
Airlines here
Pacific Coastal Airlines has historically served Bella Bella, providing scheduled regional connections to Vancouver and other coastal communities.
Notable facts
- ›Bella Bella is accessible only by air or water, making the airport essential for the community.
- ›The airport serves the Heiltsuk First Nation community on Campbell Island.
- ›IATA code ZEL and ICAO code CBBC identify this airport internationally.
- ›The airport is located on the central coast of British Columbia, approximately 400 km north of Vancouver.
- ›Scheduled air service connects Bella Bella to mainland British Columbia for medical and essential travel.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
