Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (KBGM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field in Binghamton, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (KBGM) is a regional airport serving Binghamton, NY at 1,636 ft. KBGM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (10, 16, 28, 34), longest 7,305 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBGM in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (190°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,800 ft, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
SPECI KBGM 130306Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM -RA SCT018 SCT055 BKN120 18/17 A3002 RMK AO2 P0000 T01830167
What changed at KBGM?
Since the 0253Z (10:53 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 1,900 ft to 12,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KBGM
KBGM is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,300 ft (field elevation 1,636 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBGM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 7,305 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 28 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 10 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 34 | 7,305 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 3→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 12,000 ft.
KBGM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field in Binghamton, NY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBGM is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBGM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BGM UA /OV CFB/TM 0302/FL060/TP CRJ9/WX +RASH/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CFBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.WX +RASHWeather and flight visibility observed.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
ITH UA /OV ITH/TM 0238/FL310/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CHOP
ITH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV SLT/TM 0210/FL330/TP B712/TB MOD
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
OLE UA /OV OLE045015/TM 0209/FL110/TP CRJ7/TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110/RM ZOB
OLE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLE045015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0209Reported at 02:09 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110Turbulence: light chop - moderate 14,000–11,000 ft.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC180020/TM 0056/FL290/TP CRJ9/TB CONS MOD CHOP 290/RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EAST TO LIGHT CHOP
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC180020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0056Reported at 00:56 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP 290Turbulence: continuous moderate chop 290.RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EA…Remarks.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV RKA/TM 0046/FL350/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RKALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0046Reported at 00:46 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 350Turbulence: continuous light chop 350.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC130020/TM 0013/FL290/TP BCS3/TB CONS LGT CHOP 290
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC130020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 290Turbulence: continuous light chop 290.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV HNK310020/TM 0002/FL150/TP GLEX/SK TOP 190
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HNK310020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0002Reported at 00:02 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 190Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBGM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBGM reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,900 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 34
- 35%
- 28
- 32%
- 16
- 27%
- 10
- 6%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2335Z (7:35 PM EDT)
TAF KBGM 122335Z 1300/1324 VRB05KT 5SM -RA OVC029 FM130300 19007G12KT 5SM -RA BR OVC018 FM130600 19006KT 3SM -RA BR OVC007 TEMPO 1307/1311 2SM RA BR OVC004 FM131400 21005KT P6SM BKN008 FM131600 25005G09KT P6SM BKN019 FM131900 27006G11KT P6SM SCT026
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBGM
- IATA
- BGM
- FAA LID
- BGM
- City
- Binghamton
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,636 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.2087, -75.9798
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,305 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.15 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 3m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KBGM
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBGM reported VFR conditions during about 68.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 207 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 6.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52.6 | 26.1 | 13.7 | 7.5 |
| Feb | 58.0 | 22.2 | 11.9 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 65.6 | 18.6 | 9.2 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 70.8 | 16.4 | 8.0 | 4.8 |
| May | 74.3 | 13.4 | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 77.4 | 12.3 | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 83.0 | 9.9 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 79.6 | 10.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Sep | 75.0 | 13.4 | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 69.5 | 17.1 | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Nov | 66.8 | 20.2 | 7.2 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 50.0 | 26.4 | 13.2 | 10.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.9 kt |
| Feb | 8.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.2 kt |
| Apr | 8.0 kt |
| May | 6.7 kt |
| Jun | 6.2 kt |
| Jul | 5.5 kt |
| Aug | 5.4 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 6.7 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBGM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field in Binghamton, NY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBGM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBGM?+
KBGM has 4 runways: 10, 16, 28, 34; the longest is 7,305 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBGM report its own weather?+
Yes. Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBGM have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBGM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBGM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBGM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBGM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (KBGM) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (KBGM)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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