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    "addressCountry": "Canada",
    "addressLocality": "Bella Coola"
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    "Pacific Coastal Airlines",
    "Charter operators",
    "General aviation"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
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    },
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      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Bella Coola",
  "code": "YBD",
  "connection_tips": "Bella Coola Airport serves the remote Central Coast region of British Columbia, nestled in the spectacular Coast Mountains at coordinates 52. 39\u00b0N, 126.60\u00b0W. The airport's strategic importance extends beyond passenger service, supporting charter flights, cargo operations, and emergency services for communities throughout the Central Coast region of British Columbia. The airport serves tourism, forestry operations, and essential services for the Bella Coola Valley, with seasonal variations in flight frequency based on tourism patterns and weather conditions. Travelers should prepare for potential weather delays and consider the remote location when planning connections.\n\nThe airport experiences challenging mountain weather conditions with rapid changes common due to its location between coastal and interior climate zones. The airport features a single paved runway (5/23) measuring 3,000 feet, accommodating regional aircraft and serving as a vital transportation link for this isolated mountain valley community. Pacific Coastal Airlines operates scheduled passenger service using Beechcraft 1900D aircraft, connecting Bella Coola with Vancouver and other coastal destinations throughout British Columbia.\n\nGround transportation connections include the dramatic Highway 20 descent into the valley, known as 'The Hill' with steep grades reaching 18 percent over several kilometers. Fog, low clouds, and precipitation can significantly impact flight operations, particularly during autumn and winter months. The runway's mountain valley setting requires specific approach procedures and pilot certification for safe operations.",
  "country": "Canada",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Important regional facility for Bella Coola area transportation needs.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "YBD",
  "icao": "CYB2",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 52.3875,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic regional facility with essential services.",
  "longitude": -126.596,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Consider major regional hubs for broader connections.",
  "name": "Bella Coola Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "YVR",
      "name": "Vancouver International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "QBC",
      "name": "Bella Coola Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YAA",
      "name": "Anahim Lake Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YRD",
      "name": "Dean River Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ZEL",
      "name": "Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Bella Coola Airport operates as British Columbia's essential mountain valley aviation gateway positioned 6 nautical miles northeast of Bella Coola in the spectacular Coast Mountains, featuring specialized infrastructure designed to serve this isolated Central Coast community nestled in the dramatic Bella Coola Valley while providing vital connections to Vancouver and coastal destinations throughout the Great Bear Rainforest region. Operated by the Central Coast Regional District at coordinates N52\u00b023.25' / W126\u00b035.75' and 117 feet elevation, the facility represents critical transportation infrastructure serving a community accessible only by air, water, or the challenging Highway 20 descent known as 'The Hill' with its infamous 18-percent grades.\n\nThe airport features a single paved runway (05/23) measuring 3,000 feet, designed for Day/VFR operations accommodating regional aircraft and specialized mountain valley approach procedures requiring pilot certification due to the challenging terrain and rapidly changing weather conditions typical of the Coast Mountain environment. Terminal facilities incorporate basic passenger amenities suitable for the region's remote location, with operations coordinated through Pacific Coastal Airlines providing essential scheduled service using Hawker Beechcraft 1900D aircraft connecting Bella Coola to Vancouver International Airport with approximately 30 monthly flights.\n\nOperational challenges include the mountain valley setting creating unique weather patterns with rapid changes common due to the location between coastal and interior climate zones, where fog, low clouds, and precipitation can significantly impact flight operations particularly during autumn and winter months. The airport operates under strict visual flight rules due to terrain constraints, requiring experienced pilots familiar with mountain flying procedures and specialized approach techniques essential for safe operations in this pristine wilderness setting.\n\nStrategically positioned to serve the Great Bear Rainforest region's tourism, forestry operations, and essential community services, Bella Coola Airport facilitates access to one of the world's largest intact coastal temperate rainforests while supporting Indigenous cultural experiences, wilderness adventures, and scientific research in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve candidate region. The facility exemplifies remote mountain aviation infrastructure, providing essential connectivity for a community that serves as the gateway to pristine wilderness areas while maintaining operations in one of British Columbia's most challenging and spectacular mountain valley environments.",
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}