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Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport

Bella Bella, Canada
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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.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Pacific Coastal Airline
8P

Routes

ZEL → YZT8P · SF3
ZEL → YBL8P · BE1
ZEL → YKT8P · DHP
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City & Place Guide

Wild coastal paradise where First Nations culture meets pristine wilderness.

Bella Bella, officially known as Waglisla, is a remote community on Campbell Island off the central coast of British Columbia, Canada. It is the home of the Heiltsuk First Nation, one of the oldest and most culturally rich Indigenous peoples on the Pacific Northwest Coast. The community blends traditional heritage with modern life in a strikingly beautiful natural setting.

Surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest, the area offers extraordinary wildlife viewing, including grizzly bears, humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, and countless seabirds. The rugged coastline, ancient forests, and pristine waterways make Bella Bella a remarkable destination for eco-tourism and cultural immersion. Access is limited, lending the area an authentic, off-the-beaten-path character rarely found elsewhere in Canada.

  • •Heiltsuk Cultural Education Centre — rich archive of Indigenous art, history, and language.
  • •Great Bear Rainforest — one of the world's largest intact temperate rainforests.
  • •McLoughlin Bay — scenic waterfront ideal for wildlife spotting and sunset views.
  • •Shearwater Marine Resort — nearby hub for sport fishing and kayaking expeditions.
  • •Heiltsuk totem poles and murals — vivid public art reflecting ancestral stories.
  • •Whale-watching excursions — humpbacks and orcas frequent surrounding coastal waters.

Getting around: Bella Bella has no road connection to the mainland, so travel within the community is done on foot, by bicycle, or via local ATV and personal vehicle on the island's limited roads. Water taxis serve nearby communities and islands. There are no public bus routes, taxis, or rideshare services, so visitors should plan accordingly and coordinate with local tour operators for any excursions.

Best time: Summer (June through August) offers the calmest seas, warmest temperatures, and the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

Local food: Sample fresh wild salmon, Dungeness crab, and traditional Heiltsuk seafood preparations available through local community events or guided cultural experiences.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport
Encyclopaedia

Bella Bella Airport is located 1 nautical mile northwest of Bella Bella on Campbell Island. British Columbia, Canada. The airport is connected by paved road to the village of Bella Bella, and forms a hub of sorts for the Central Coast, with flights linking to Klemtu, Port Hardy, and Vancouver with additional flights during the summer servicing tourist and commercial operations in the area.

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