Elmira Corning Regional Airport (KELM)
Medium airport · Elmira/Corning, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Elmira Corning Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KELM |
| IATA | ELM |
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°9'36" W 76°53'30" 42.15990, -76.89160 |
| Location | Elmira/Corning, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,016 ft (614 m) | 150 ft | GRS | No |
| 06/24 | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 5,404 ft (1647 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Elmira Corning Regional Airport at a glance
Elmira Corning Regional Airport is a medium airport in Elmira/Corning, New York, United States, known to airline systems as ELM. The field elevation of 954 ft (291 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KELM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 8,001 ft (2439 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KELM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Elmira Corning Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport | KITH | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field | KBGM | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Williamsport Regional Airport | KIPT | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Syracuse Hancock International Airport | KSYR | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | KROC | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Elmira Corning Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 954 ft field elevation of Elmira Corning Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Elmira Corning Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Elmira Corning Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Elmira Corning Regional Airport is KELM, and its IATA code is ELM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Elmira Corning Regional Airport above sea level?
Elmira Corning Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 954 feet (291 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Elmira Corning Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.1599, -76.8916 — in Elmira/Corning, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, about 51 km away.
Does KELM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KELM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Elmira Corning Regional Airport?
Elmira Corning Regional Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,001 ft (2439 m) with a ASP surface.