Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field (KBGM), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field (KBGM) is a towered public airport in Binghamton, New York, serving as a regional business aviation point roughly 54 nautical miles from its nearest metro area. The field offers two paved runways, including a 7,305-foot primary strip, along with onsite CBP inspection services and full-time fuel availability for 100LL and Jet A. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 places KBGM in the top tier of business aviation activity, with 1,560 bizav operations recorded against 2,984 total annual operations.
Runways
Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field has two paved runways. The longest, 16/34, is 7,305 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field recorded 1,560 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KBGM concentrates in the summer and fall months, with July, October, and April recording the highest operation counts against a clear winter trough in January and February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 186 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field averages 1.0 days above 90°F in July, 28.5 freeze days in January and 6.0 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78.4°F, and January the coldest, at 29.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
When the control tower is closed, pilots must activate the MALSR approach lighting for Runway 16 and Runway 34, the high-intensity runway lights for Runway 16/34, the medium-intensity runway lights for Runway 10/28, and the taxiway lights via CTAF.
Extensive glider activity occurs 10 nautical miles southwest of the airport.
A lighted structure 118 feet above ground level is located 2,000 feet south of the Runway 10 approach end.
Pilots conducting Enhanced Flight Vision System operations should be aware that LED approach lighting systems are in use on Runway 16 and Runway 34.
Takeoffs and landings on Runway 10 are not authorized when the control tower is closed.
Holding position signs for Runway 16/34 are located behind the hold line. When holding, ensure all parts of the aircraft remain behind the hold line.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 315 feet in length by 161 feet in width, is located at the departure end of Runway 16.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 311 feet in length by 161 feet in width, is located at the departure end of Runway 34.
Bird activity is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 350/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 740/F/D/X/T
The air traffic control tower is unable to see the hard surface area south of the FBO hangar.
A helipad is located at the intersection of Taxiway L and the west apron.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact New York ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Cortland County / Chase Field, 25.32 NM northwest.
Part of the Upstate New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBGM
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KBGM?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available onsite at Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field, according to FAA registry data. This means arriving international flights can clear customs directly at the airport rather than diverting to a nearby port of entry. Dispatchers should still confirm current CBP staffing and any advance notice requirements directly with the local office before planning an international arrival. KBGM's onsite customs service is a practical advantage for business aviation operators routing through the region.
What runway options does KBGM offer for larger business jets?
Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field offers Runway 16/34 at 7,305 feet by 150 feet, the airport's longest and widest paved surface. A second option, Runway 10/28, measures 5,001 feet by 150 feet and is also asphalt. Both runways carry high pavement classification ratings, with published PCR values of 350/F / D/X / T and 740/F / D/X / T, indicating capacity for heavier aircraft. KBGM's runway 16/34 length makes it suitable for a wide range of midsize and larger business jet operations.
Are there overrun safety systems at KBGM?
Yes, Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field has Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) installed at both ends of Runway 16/34. The system at the Runway 16 departure end measures 315 feet in length by 161 feet in width. At the Runway 34 departure end, the EMAS bed measures 311 feet in length by 161 feet in width. These installations are designed to help stop an aircraft that overruns the runway, and crews operating at KBGM should be aware of their presence during takeoff and landing planning.
What are the lighting procedures at KBGM when the tower is closed?
At Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field, pilots must activate airfield lighting themselves via CTAF when the control tower is closed. This includes the MALSR approach lighting systems for Runway 16 and Runway 34, the high-intensity runway lights (HIRL) for Runway 16/34, the medium-intensity runway lights (MIRL) for Runway 10/28, and taxiway lighting. Additionally, takeoffs and landings on Runway 10 are not authorized when the tower is closed. Crews planning after-hours operations at KBGM should account for these restrictions in their flight planning.
Does business aviation traffic at KBGM vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field is concentrated in certain months rather than spread evenly across the year, based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. July recorded the highest monthly figure at 186 operations, while January and February saw the lowest activity at 83 and 85 operations respectively. October and April also showed elevated volumes above 150 operations. Dispatchers planning trips to KBGM in the winter months should anticipate lighter bizav traffic compared to the summer and fall peaks.