Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field

BGM · KBGM · Binghamton, NY · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,636 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,305 ft 16/34
Runways
3
Mag var
12W
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:37 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:19 AM10:19Z
Sunrise06:47 AM10:47Z
Sunset07:09 PM23:09Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:37 PM23:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:37 PM → 06:19 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:09 PM → 05:47 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 009°downwind 279°base 189°final 099°45° entry10162834

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
099° mag · 087° true
Dimensions
5,001 × 150 ft
TPA
2,436 ft MSL · 800 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°)
CTAF
119.3
More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
1,591 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
53 ft
TDZ elevation
1,591 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 81k, Double wheel 103k, Dual tandem 168k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Binghamton”
ATIS
128.15
Clearance — primary
125.05

Taxi & takeoff

“Binghamton”
Ground — primary
121.9
Tower — primary
119.3

Departure & arrival

“Binghamton”
App/Dep
118.6 SFC TO 5000 FT · initial contact 127.55 6000-8000 FT

Also

CTAF
119.3
UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
132.175 HIGH
Emergency
121.5

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)
FrequencyUsed by
118.6TRSA (SFC TO 5000 FT)
127.55TRSA (6000-8000 FT)
239.25LCL/P
243.0EMERG
257.625APCH/P DEP/P IC · TRSA
298.9ELK MOUNTAIN RCAG (HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 16 · RWY 34
RunwayILS
RWY 16ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (AAJ) · GS 3.00°
RWY 34ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (BGM) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

CFB 112.20 · HNK 116.80 · GGT 117.80 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CFB · Binghamton VOR/DME 112.20 · 59X Low r076° / 7.6 NM
HNK · Hancock VOR/DME 116.80 · 115X High r298° / 30.8 NM
GGT · Georgetown TACAN 117.80 · 125X r202° / 35.5 NM
RKA · Rockdale VOR/DME 112.60 · 73X Low r256° / 36.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KBGM / BGM
Coordinates
42.2084, -75.9796
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 · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
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
Activated
1950/09
Distance from city
7 N

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 119.3Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 16: 2-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 34: 2-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 10: VASI · 28: VASI.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
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 2 contacts
Owner
BROOME COUNTY
2534 AIRPORT ROAD #16, JOHNSON CITY, NY
607-763-4471
Manager
MARK HEEFNER
2534 AIRPORT ROAD, #16, JOHNSON CITY, NY
607-763-4471
Remarks FAA · 14 notes

General

  • 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 WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.
  • PILOTS CONDUCTING EFVS OPS; BE AWARE LED ALS IN USE RWY 16 & RWY 34.

Runways

  • 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.

Lighting

  • DUSK-DAWN.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 16 & 34; HIRL RWY 16/34; MIRL RWY 10/28; TWY LGTS - CTAF.

Attendance

  • FBO SVCS AVBL 0500-2000 SUN-SAT. AFT HRS FBO SVCS CTC 607-763-4474.
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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 3 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. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KBGM?

Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field has 3 runways; the longest is 7,305 ft. See the Runways section 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: 42.2084, -75.9796.

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