2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Lots of nice comfortable seating areas with plugs and USB outlets.”
David H (mrcool240)5★ on Google
Airports / New York / BGM
Medium airport · BGM
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field.
Binghamton, New York · 1,636 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
195 ratings
0
Operators based
1,636
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Binghamton, New YorkELEV 1,636 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
195
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,636
Field elevation
feet above sea level
27
Nearest alternate
nm to ITH
Field standing
27 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field, listed as KBGM / BGM, is a mid-sized airport in Binghamton, New York. Field elevation is 1,636 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BGM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH, 27 nm), Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM, 41 nm), and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP, 54 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 7,305-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BGM are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Broome County Airport and Edwin A Link Field. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BGM to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KBGM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
BGM Aviation Services
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 05:00-20:00 Sun-Sat; after-hours call +1 607-763-4474
- Unicom 129.550
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The ground staff are friendly.”
David H (mrcool240)5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBGM
IATA
BGM
FAA / Local
BGM
Elevation
1,636 ft
Coordinates
42.2087° N · 75.9798° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 1,636 ft, BGM sits higher than 88% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,305 ft
- 16/347,305 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/285,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,305 ft
BGM's 7,305 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 27nmITHIthaca Tompkins Regional AirportIthaca
- 41nmELMElmira Corning Regional AirportElmira/Corning
- 54nmAVPWilkes-Barre/Scranton International AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton
- 54nmSYRSyracuse Hancock International AirportSyracuse
- 67nmRMEGriffiss International AirportRome
- 72nmIPTWilliamsport Regional AirportWilliamsport
Location
Open the full mapKBGM · Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field · Binghamton, NY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BGM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 207 nm | 53m |
| Boston (BED) | 209 nm | 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 531 nm | 1h 38m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 617 nm | 1h 50m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 954 nm | 2h 37m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,008 nm | 2h 45m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,137 nm | 3h 3m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,199 nm | 3h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BGM?
- Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field's longest paved runway is 7,305 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BGM?
- Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,305 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field?
- One FBO serves BGM: BGM Aviation Services. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BGM?
- The closest alternate is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH), about 27 nm away, followed by Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BGM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 53m (207 nm), Boston about 53m (209 nm), Chicago about 1h 38m (531 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.