# Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL)

> Bella Bella, CA · IATA: ZEL · ICAO: CBBC · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ZEL` |
| ICAO | `CBBC` |
| City | Bella Bella |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 43 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 52.18500, -128.15699 |

## Description

The Heiltsuk Economic Development Corporation runs Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL/CBBC), the air link that keeps mail, medical supplies and light freight moving into a Central Coast community with no road connection to the rest of British Columbia. Pacific Coastal Airlines operates the scheduled service to Vancouver's South Terminal (YVR) and regional legs to Port Hardy and Klemtu. There is no dedicated cargo terminal: freight travels as belly capacity on turboprop aircraft, and operations are restricted to daylight VFR conditions. Heavy or oversized goods therefore move by BC Ferries vessel or barge from Port Hardy and Prince Rupert rather than by air — a distinction that shapes both cost and transit time for shippers. For international consignments, Vancouver International (YVR) is the relevant customs and handling gateway, with an onward feeder flight to ZEL. Port Hardy (YZT) and Prince Rupert (YPR) serve as the practical regional alternatives.

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