Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field

KBGM / BGM

Binghamton, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 03:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
03:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBGM 270353Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 18/16 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP113 T01830161 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,636 ft
FEW 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,636 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 7,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Light Showers Rain. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 08:00Z and 12:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 20:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
957 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,636 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,674 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,427 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBGM 262341Z 2700/2724 33003KT P6SM SCT100 FM270700 00000KT 4SM BR SCT003 TEMPO 2708/2712 2SM BR BKN003 FM271200 29004KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2720/2724 5SM -SHRA BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:00Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z FM270700
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Mist
08:00Z TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
12:00Z FM271200
+8h
VFR 290° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BGM
10
28
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 5,002 ft 150 ft ASP 87°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
87° angle
16/34 7,100 ft 150 ft ASP 148°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
148° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBGM

10,713 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.1%
MVFR
26.7%
IFR
10.3%
LIFR
7%

Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are June, July, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 4.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.4%
N
10%
S
15.3%
W
19.1%
NE
3.8%
NW
21.9%
SE
7.7%
SW
13%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.2°C
Range: -21°C to 33°C
-21°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.2%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

June July May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 10,713 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBGM
IATA Code: BGM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,636 ft MSL

Location

City: Binghamton
Country: US
Latitude: 42.208698°
Longitude: -75.979797°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 7,100 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field

Overview

Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field serves the Southern Tier region of New York State as a medium-sized airport located at an elevation of 1,636 feet MSL. Positioned near Binghamton, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and supports various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KBGM demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing in 53.1% of observations. Pilots can expect challenging conditions during winter and early spring, with temperature ranges from -18°C to 26°C and potential reduced visibility, as evidenced by 6.1% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 10/28 at 5,002 feet and Runway 16/34 at 7,100 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 8.3 knots with occasional gusts up to 29 knots characterize the local wind environment, which pilots should consider during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.7 knots for 10/28 and 5.2 knots for 16/34. September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions, presenting optimal periods for general aviation operations at Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.