Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field — Binghamton, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (Binghamton) is BGM — its ICAO code is KBGM.
Distance & flight time from BGM
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field
Greater Binghamton Airport, also listed as Edwin A. Link Field, carries the code BGM and serves Binghamton, New York, in the state's Southern Tier region near the Pennsylvania border. Binghamton's airport reaches 1,636 feet in elevation and maintains two runways that handle both scheduled commercial flights and general aviation traffic. Binghamton anchors Broome County and historically built its economy around manufacturing, including major employers in electronics and technology over the decades. The airport's elevation places it above the Susquehanna River valley that runs through the city center. BGM provides the Southern Tier with commercial air access that would otherwise require a considerably longer drive to Syracuse or into Pennsylvania, making it an important regional link for this part of upstate New York.
Runways at Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5001 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 16/34 | 7305 ft (2227 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.6 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.15 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 125.05 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | BUFFALO RDO | 112.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM)
- Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) — 50.3 km (31.3 mi)
- Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) — 75.3 km (46.8 mi)
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) — 99.2 km (61.6 mi)
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) — 100.9 km (62.7 mi)
- Griffiss International Airport (RME) — 123.2 km (76.6 mi)
- Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) — 132.9 km (82.6 mi)
- Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) — 171.5 km (106.6 mi)
- New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) — 173.6 km (107.9 mi)
Regional travelers in New York's Southern Tier book BGM when connecting through hubs like Philadelphia or Detroit rather than driving to a bigger airport first. Students and staff at Binghamton University also search this code heavily around the start and end of each academic semester.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field?
The IATA code for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field is BGM.
What is the ICAO code for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field?
The ICAO code for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field is KBGM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.