Elmira Corning Regional Airport (KELM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Elmira Corning Regional Airport in Elmira/Corning, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (KELM) is a regional airport serving Elmira/Corning, NY at 954 ft. KELM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05, 06, 10, 23), longest 8,001 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 KELM 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,300 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,300 ft.
SPECI KELM 130928Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC013 19/19 A2992 RMK AO2 T01940189
What changed at KELM?
Since the 0853Z (4:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility moved from 6 SM to 10 SM.
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KELM
KELM is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,300 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 954 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 KELM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 2,016 ft | GRS | - | - |
| 06 | 8,001 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 10 | 5,404 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 23 | 2,016 ft | GRS | - | - |
| 24 | 8,001 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 28 | 5,404 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling 200 ft → 1,300 ft.
KELM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Elmira Corning Regional Airport in Elmira/Corning, 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 KELM 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 KELM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SYR UA /OV SYR/TM 0838/FL370/TP B739/TB LGT CAT
SYR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SYRLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0838Reported at 08:38 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CATTurbulence: light clear-air turbulence.Show raw report
OYM UA /OV SLT/TM 0359/FL330/TP A21N/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
OYM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0359Reported at 03:59 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KELM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KELM reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 30 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 23/24
- 51%
- 28
- 24%
- 05/06
- 20%
- 10
- 5%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0846Z (4:46 AM EDT)
TAF KELM 130846Z 1309/1406 00000KT 6SM BR OVC015 TEMPO 1309/1313 00000KT 1SM SHRA BR OVC004 FM131400 27005KT P6SM BKN015 FM131700 27007KT P6SM SCT020 PROB30 1323/1403 5SM -TSRA BKN025CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KELM
- IATA
- ELM
- FAA LID
- ELM
- City
- Elmira/Corning
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 954 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.1599, -76.8916
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.475 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 40m
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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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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KELM
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KELM reported VFR conditions during about 75.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 251 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 30.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65.3 | 26.6 | 6.2 | 1.9 |
| Feb | 69.5 | 21.9 | 6.6 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 73.7 | 20.0 | 4.1 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 77.8 | 17.3 | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| May | 78.9 | 15.6 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 77.6 | 14.4 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 81.2 | 10.3 | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Aug | 75.5 | 13.2 | 3.2 | 8.1 |
| Sep | 67.5 | 16.1 | 4.6 | 11.8 |
| Oct | 71.2 | 17.6 | 4.5 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 75.0 | 18.4 | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 61.9 | 29.5 | 6.2 | 2.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.4 kt |
| Feb | 5.9 kt |
| Mar | 6.0 kt |
| Apr | 6.0 kt |
| May | 4.8 kt |
| Jun | 4.4 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.6 kt |
| Oct | 4.4 kt |
| Nov | 4.8 kt |
| Dec | 5.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KELM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Elmira Corning Regional Airport in Elmira/Corning, NY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KELM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KELM?+
KELM has 6 runways: 05, 06, 10, 23, 24, 28; the longest is 8,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KELM report its own weather?+
Yes. Elmira Corning Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KELM have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KELM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KELM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KELM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KELM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Elmira Corning Regional Airport (KELM) 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 Elmira Corning Regional Airport (KELM)
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 Elmira Corning Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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