Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field
BGM · KBGM · Binghamton, NY · 1,636 ft elevation · var 12W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KBGM / BGM
- Coordinates
- 42.2087, -75.9798
- Elevation
- 1,636 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 0600-0000
- Airspace
- Class D · CLASS D SVC 0600-0000; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
- Weather station
- ASOS · 128.15 · ☎ 607-200-3489
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BUFFALO
- NOTAM facility
- BGM
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I B
- Landing fee
- Yes
- GPS MON airport
- Yes
- Access
- Military landing rights
- Activated
- 1950/09
- Distance from city
- 7 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:53 AM | 08:53Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 09:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 01:18Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SEE RMK
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 16 & 34; HIRL RWY 16/34; MIRL RWY 10/28; TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 119.3 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 10: VASI · 28: VASI · 16: 2-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 34: 2-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10 · 098°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,436 ft MSL · 800 AGL
- CTAF
- 119.3
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 2,436 ft MSL · 800 AGL on a 45°.
Runway 10/28
5,001 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)- Heading
- 098° mag · 86° true
- Threshold elev
- 1,591 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Threshold crossing height
- 53 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 1,591 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 ft
- Heading
- 278° mag · 266° true
- Threshold elev
- 1,572 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Threshold crossing height
- 45 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 1,587 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Runway 16/34
7,305 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 160° mag · 148° true
- Threshold elev
- 1,636 ft
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (AAJ) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Ant, 7 ft, 225 ft from threshold, 250 ft L of centerline — 3:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Arresting gear
- EMAS (arresting bed)
- Threshold crossing height
- 61 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 1,634 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 7,305 / 7,305 / 7,305 / 6,905 ft
- Displaced threshold
- 400 ft
- Heading
- 340° mag · 328° true
- Threshold elev
- 1,567 ft
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (BGM) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Arresting gear
- EMAS (arresting bed)
- Threshold crossing height
- 64 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 1,601 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 7,305 / 7,305 / 7,305 / 7,100 ft
- Displaced threshold
- 205 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,001 ft | |
| 16/34 | 7,305 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground · “Binghamton”
| ATIS | 128.15 |
| Clearance | 125.05 |
| Ground | 121.9 |
| Tower | 119.3 |
| CTAF | 119.3 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
| Flight service | 132.175 (HIGH) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
Approach & departure · “Binghamton”
| App/Dep | 118.6 | SFC TO 5000 FT · initial contact |
| App/Dep | 127.55 | 6000-8000 FT |
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (6 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 118.6 | TRSA (SFC TO 5000 FT) |
| 127.55 | TRSA (6000-8000 FT) |
| 239.25 | LCL/P |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 257.625 | APCH/P DEP/P IC · TRSA |
| 298.9 | ELK MOUNTAIN RCAG (HIGH) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 16 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (AAJ) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 34 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (BGM) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFB · Binghamton | VORTAC | 112.20 | r076° / 7.6 NM |
| ITH · Ithaca | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r139° / 27.4 NM |
| HNK · Hancock | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r298° / 30.8 NM |
| GGT · Georgetown | VORTAC | 117.80 | r202° / 35.5 NM |
| RKA · Rockdale | VOR-DME | 112.60 | r256° / 36.3 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DUSK-DAWN.
- PPR 12 HRS FOR UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS 2300-0600 CALL AMGR 607-763-4474. ARFF AVBL 0530-0000 AND/OR TIL 15 MIN AFT THE LAST SKED ACR OPN.
- ATCT UNABLE TO SEE HARD SFC S OF FBO HANGAR.
- EXTSV GLDR ACT 10 NM SW OF ARPT.
- BIRD ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
- LGTD STRUCTURE 118 FT AGL 2000 FT S OF AER 10.
- FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.
- PILOTS CONDUCTING EFVS OPS; BE AWARE LED ALS IN USE RWY 16 & RWY 34.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 16 & 34; HIRL RWY 16/34; MIRL RWY 10/28; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
- LNDG FEE FOR MULTI-ENGINE & TURBINE ACFT OVER 4000 LBS. US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT.
- FBO SVCS AVBL 0500-2000 SUN-SAT. AFT HRS FBO SVCS CTC 607-763-4474.
- ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 315 FT IN LENGTH BY 161 FT WIDTH LCTD AT DER 16.
- ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 311 FT IN LENGTH BY 161 FT WIDTH LCTD AT DER 34.
- PCR VALUE: 350/F/D/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 740/F/D/X/T
- RWY 10 TKOFS & LDGS NA WHEN ATCT CLSD.
- HLDG PSN SIGNS FOR RWY 16/34 RESIDE AFT THE HOLD LINE. WHEN HLDG ENSURE ALL PARTS OF THE ACFT RMN BHND THE HOLD LN.
- HELIPAD LCTD AT INT OF TWY L & THE W APRON.
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About KBGM
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM · KBGM) is an airport in Binghamton, NY, at 1,636 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 7,305 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBGM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KBGM have a control tower?
Yes. Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KBGM?
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field has 2 runways; the longest is 7,305 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KBGM?
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field is in Binghamton, NY, at an elevation of 1,636 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2087, -75.9798.
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