# Campbell River Airport (YBL)

> Campbell River, CA · IATA: YBL · ICAO: CYBL · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YBL` |
| ICAO | `CYBL` |
| City | Campbell River |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 105 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 49.95080, -125.27100 |

## Description

Campbell River Airport (YBL/CYBL) opened in 1957 and remains the aviation link for northern Vancouver Island, with frequent services to Vancouver (YVR) and a seasonal direct connection to Calgary (YYC). NAV Canada classifies it as an airport of entry and the Canada Border Services Agency is present, but clearance is restricted to general aviation aircraft carrying no more than 15 passengers, which is a tight limit for commercial freight. Alongside scheduled flying, the field serves as a base for air ambulance work, forest firefighting and bush and charter operators supplying remote coastal communities and forestry sites. Air cargo therefore moves as belly loads and small consignments; no dedicated cargo terminal or regular freighter operation is confirmed. Larger shipments from the region are routed through Vancouver International (YVR), British Columbia's cargo gateway, with Comox (YQQ) the nearest larger field on the island and road access along Highway 19 combined with BC Ferries sailings.

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