Elmira Corning Regional Airport

KELM / ELM

Elmira/Corning, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
3 kt
290°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KELM 042253Z 29003KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP230 T00500011
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (954 ft)
Pressure Alt
692 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -279 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KELM 041742Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT P6SM SCT015 FM050300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN024 FM050800 06003KT 5SM BR OVC011 FM051200 05003KT 3SM -RA BR OVC008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM050300
+4h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,400 ft
08:00Z FM050800
+9h
IFR 60° 3 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,100 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ELM
05
23 ✈️
06
24 ✈️
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
2,017 ft 150 ft GRS 50°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 50°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
5,404 ft 150 ft ASP 89°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KELM

5,708 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.1%
MVFR
27.3%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
3.1%

Elmira Corning Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 33% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 33%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.2%
NE
7%
E
5.3%
SE
1.6%
S
3.6%
SW
14.2%
W
23.1%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.6°C
Range: -24°C to 28°C
-24°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 8.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.7%
Fog Frequency: 6.9%

Best Months for VFR

November September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,708 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Elmira Corning Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KELM
IATA Code: ELM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 954 ft MSL

Location

City: Elmira/Corning
Country: US
Latitude: 42.159901°
Longitude: -76.891602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,017 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 5,404 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Elmira Corning Regional Airport

Overview

Elmira Corning Regional Airport serves the Southern Tier region of New York State, located near the Pennsylvania border. The medium-sized airport offers three runways with varying lengths and surfaces, supporting general aviation, regional commercial operations, and potential military/training activities. Situated at an elevation of 954 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for Chemung County.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KELM demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 65.8% of observations. Prevailing westerly winds average 7.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots and calm conditions occurring 35.2% of the time. Temperature ranges from -20°C to 28°C, creating diverse seasonal flying environments that pilots must carefully anticipate and prepare for.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different characteristics: Runway 05/23 is a 2,017-foot grass surface, while Runways 06/24 and 10/28 are 7,000 and 5,404 feet long respectively, both with asphalt surfaces. Crosswind components remain relatively consistent across runways, averaging between 3.8 and 4.2 knots, which provides flexibility in runway selection during varying wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR months for operations at KELM. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, allowing pilots consistent approach options. Visibility averages 8.4 statute miles, with reduced visibility (below 3SM) occurring in 4.9% of observations and fog present in 6.3% of reports, indicating the importance of thorough preflight weather briefings.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.