Campbell River Airport
Campbell River Airport is a medium airport serving Campbell River on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. Identified by IATA code YBL and ICAO code CYBL, it acts as a practical gateway for visitors heading to the city, nearby coastal communities, and outdoor areas known for fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, and forested landscapes. For travellers, its smaller scale usually means a more straightforward arrival and departure experience than at a major hub, which can be especially welcome when starting a trip focused on nature and regional travel.
About Campbell River Airport
Campbell River Airport is a medium airport serving Campbell River on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. Identified by IATA code YBL and ICAO code CYBL, it acts as a practical gateway for visitors heading to the city, nearby coastal communities, and outdoor areas known for fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, and forested landscapes. For travellers, its smaller scale usually means a more straightforward arrival and departure experience than at a major hub, which can be especially welcome when starting a trip focused on nature and regional travel.
Overview
Campbell River Airport is a medium airport serving Campbell River on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. Identified by IATA code YBL and ICAO code CYBL, it acts as a practical gateway for visitors heading to the city, nearby coastal communities, and outdoor areas known for fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, and forested landscapes. For travellers, its smaller scale usually means a more straightforward arrival and departure experience than at a major hub, which can be especially welcome when starting a trip focused on nature and regional travel.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport sits at an elevation of 346 feet (105 m), a useful detail for aviation-minded travellers and flight planning.
- It operates in the America/Vancouver time zone, the same time used across much of coastal British Columbia.
- Campbell River Airport has one runway, 12/30, measuring 6,499 feet, with an asphalt surface.
- The runway is lighted, supporting operations in lower-light conditions common in coastal travel.
Airfield And Access
For most passengers, the key operational detail is that YBL is built around a single well-equipped runway rather than a sprawling airfield, which helps keep movements simple and orientation easy. The 12/30 runway length is suitable for the kinds of regional air services and general aviation activity travellers typically expect at an airport of this size. Because the airport serves Campbell River directly, it works best as a convenient regional arrival point for visitors who want quick access to the city and a smooth starting point for exploring northern Vancouver Island.
Routes
Top routes from YBL
No routes tracked from YBL yet.
Nearby airports
Other airports in Canada
FAQ
Campbell River Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Campbell River Airport is located in Campbell River, Canada (North America), at coordinates 49.950°, -125.270°.
- Its IATA code is YBL and its ICAO code is CYBL.
- Campbell River Airport serves Campbell River, Canada. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Campbell River Airport operates on America/Vancouver local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Campbell River Airport sits at latitude 49.950° and longitude -125.270°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from YBL. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for YBL is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from YBL on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 2000 Jubilee Parkway, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9H 1T5, Canada, the phone number is +1 250-923-5012, the official website is http://www.crairport.ca/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Canada. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.