Elmira / Corning Regional (KELM), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Elmira / Corning Regional (KELM) is a towered, public-use airport in New York's Southern Tier, serving as a business aviation gateway roughly 66 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field offers a primary runway of 8,001 feet alongside a secondary paved runway and a seasonal turf strip, supporting a mix of jet and piston traffic recorded at 9,157 total annual operations, of which 3,805 are business aviation movements per FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Runways
Elmira / Corning Regional has three paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 06/24, is 8,001 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Elmira / Corning Regional 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
Elmira / Corning Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field (KBGM), 41 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Elmira / Corning Regional recorded 3,805 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at KELM concentrates in the summer months, with June, July, and August accounting for the highest monthly operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 459 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Elmira / Corning Regional averages 5.0 days above 90°F in July and 28.6 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.4°F, and January the coldest, at 33.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Elmira / Corning Regional has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
There is extensive glider activity on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Blimp activity requires prior permission; contact airport management.
Runway 10 operations are prohibited for aircraft with approach speeds greater than or equal to 121 knots and/or wingspans greater than or equal to 118 feet.
When the control tower is closed, activate MALSR for Runway 06 and 24, HIRL for Runway 06/24, MIRL for Runway 10/28, and taxiway lights via CTAF.
Runway 05/23 is marked with asphalt corner markers.
Runway 05/23, located southeast of Runway 06/24, is an unmarked seasonal-use turf runway closed from December 1 through April 30.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 259 feet in length by 170 feet in width, is located at the Runway 06 departure end.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 560/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 640/F/B/X/T
Aircraft with wingspans greater than 93 feet should use extreme care when taxiing on Taxiway T adjacent to the aprons.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.
For land-side access from the apron when the FBO is closed, contact the ELM Airport Attendant.
Winter de-icing is available on the glycol apron only.
This is a cold-temperature airport; altitude correction is required at or below -21°C.
Taxiways H, J, and L are limited to Design Group II aircraft.
The terminal ramp is uncontrolled. Do not call for push or power back; advise Ground Control when ready to taxi for departure.
Taxiway T between Taxiway L and Taxiway D is a nonmovement area.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact New York ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Elmira / Corning Regional has five airfields within 40 NM. The closest is Ithaca Tompkins International (KITH), 27.67 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KELM?
Elmira / Corning Regional's longest runway is Runway 06/24, an asphalt surface measuring 8,001 feet by 150 feet. The airport also has Runway 10/28, a paved asphalt runway of 5,404 feet, and Runway 05/23, a 2,016-foot turf strip. KELM is a towered, public-use airport at 955 feet elevation. Runway 06/24 carries a published EMAS installation at the Runway 06 departure end, and both paved runways are marked with high PCR pavement values suitable for heavier aircraft.
Is Runway 05/23 usable year-round at KELM?
No, Runway 05/23 at Elmira / Corning Regional (KELM) is a seasonal-use turf runway. It is unmarked and closed from December 1 through April 30 each year. The runway measures 2,016 feet in length and lies southeast of the main Runway 06/24. Operators planning to use this strip should confirm seasonal status before scheduling, since it remains closed through the winter and early spring months.
Are there aircraft size restrictions on Runway 10 at KELM?
Yes, Runway 10 operations at Elmira / Corning Regional are prohibited for aircraft with approach speeds at or above 121 knots, or wingspans at or above 118 feet. This restriction applies specifically to arrivals on Runway 10, not the reciprocal Runway 28. Separately, taxiways H, J, and L are limited to Design Group II aircraft, and aircraft with wingspans greater than 93 feet are advised to exercise extreme care while taxiing on Taxiway T near the aprons.
Where is the nearest customs clearance to KELM?
Elmira / Corning Regional does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KBGM, located approximately 40.68 nautical miles from KELM. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KBGM rather than expecting service at Elmira / Corning Regional itself. This distance should be factored into trip planning for international arrivals.
What is the seasonal traffic pattern at KELM?
Business aviation traffic at Elmira / Corning Regional peaks in the summer months, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. June recorded 459 operations, the highest monthly figure, followed by August at 414 and July at 399. The lowest activity occurs in January at 204 operations. This pattern reflects a concentration of business aviation movements in the June through August window at KELM.