Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM · KBGM) is 2,436 ft MSL · 800 AGL as published by the FAA, and every runway end is standard left traffic.

All of Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

Pattern diagram

Drawn to scale from the FAA NASR runway alignments and the per end right traffic flags — pick a runway to see its pattern. Live wind picks the favored runway when KBGM reports it.

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

Pattern direction by runway

Runway	Pattern	Heading	Pattern altitude
10	Left traffic	098° mag	2,436 ft MSL · 800 AGL
28	Left traffic	278° mag	2,436 ft MSL · 800 AGL
16	Left traffic	160° mag	2,436 ft MSL · 800 AGL
34	Left traffic	340° mag	2,436 ft MSL · 800 AGL

Pattern altitude is published for KBGM in the FAA NASR data. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at KBGM

Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field is towered, working 119.3. Contact the tower before entering the surface area and fly the pattern you are assigned — the directions below are the charted default when no instruction is given.

All ends are left traffic, which is the FAR 91.126 default — turns to the left unless the field charts otherwise. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KBGM?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 800 ft AGL for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field, which is 2,436 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 1,636 ft.

Does KBGM have right traffic?

No. All 4 runway ends at Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field use standard left traffic, so no right pattern is charted here.

Do I fly a standard pattern at KBGM?

Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field is towered (119.3), so the pattern shown here is the charted default — but the controller's instruction overrides it. Expect straight in approaches, base entries and midfield crossings as traffic dictates.

More about KBGM

Pattern direction and alignment are drawn from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle); the diagram is generated, not an FAA chart. Pattern altitude is shown as published where NASR carries one, otherwise as the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention. For planning and education only; always verify against the Chart Supplement.