KELM

VFR

ELMIRA/CORNING RGNL

ELMIRA/CORNING · NEW YORK

Elev
955.1'
Longest RWY
8,001'06/24
Tower
06:00–00:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
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Before you fly into KELM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–00:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,500.1'
MSL · field 955.1' + 1,545 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +3 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KELM

Current METAR

Observed 23:53Z

KELM 272353Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP202 T01830017 10217 20183 56005
Wind
150° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,296 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM NW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
Pattern altitude
1,545 ft AGL · 2,500 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
ELM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
THOMAS FREEMAN
Address
276 SING SING RD.,SUITE 1, HORSEHEADS NY 14845

Flight service · Hours

FSS BUF
BUFFALO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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150° · 7 kt
RWY 10
077°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 077° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,500 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2438° / 218°8,001 ftASPHStandard L
10/28Favored77° / 257°5,404 ftASPHStandard L
05/2338° / 218°2,016 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
068,001'8,001'8,001'7,401'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR790', tree, 27250' from thr, 1800' R of cntrln, slope 34
248,001'8,001'8,001'7,799'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR382', tree, 12329' from thr, 2123' R of cntrln, slope 31
105,404'5,404'5,004'5,004'632', trees, 8761' from thr, 1488' R of cntrln, slope 13
285,404'5,404'5,404'5,002'PAPI 4-box left(3°)54', pole, 1351' from thr, 264' R of cntrln, slope 21
052,017'2,017'2,017'2,017'
232,017'2,017'2,017'2,017'

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 06
LS · CAT I
UEK
109.1
RWY 24
LS · CAT I
ELM
109.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 06
KELM · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • The terminal ramp is uncontrolled. Do not call for push or power back. Advise ground control when ready to taxi for departure.Show FAA
  • Runway 10 operations are prohibited for aircraft with approach speeds greater than or equal to 121 knots and or wingspans greater than or equal to 118 feet.Show FAA
  • Cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 21 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Blimp activity requires prior permission. Contact airport management at 607-426-5621.Show FAA
  • Extensive glider activity is on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Aircraft with wingspans greater than 93 feet should use extreme care when taxiing on taxiway T adjacent to aprons.Show FAA
  • Taxiways H, J, and L are limited to design group two aircraft.Show FAA
  • Runway 05/23, southeast of runway 06/24, is an unmarked seasonal use turf runway closed from December 1 through April 30.Show FAA
  • For landside access from the apron when the fixed base operator is closed, contact Elmira airport attendant at 607-426-5621.Show FAA
  • Birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact New York ARTCC at 631-468-1425.Show FAA
  • Winter de-icing is available on the glycol apron only.Show FAA
  • Taxiway T between taxiway L and taxiway D is a nonmovement area.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runways 06 and 24; high intensity runway lights for runways 06 and 24; medium intensity runway lights for runway 10/28; and taxiway lights on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24Pavement classification rating value for runway 06/24 is 560/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 10/28Pavement classification rating value for runway 10/28 is 640/F/B/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05Runway 05/23 is marked with asphalt left corner markers.Show FAA
  • 24The PAPI is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline on runway 24.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 06_EMASEngineered materials arresting system 259 feet in length by 170 feet in width is located at the departure end of runway 06.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index C equipment coverage is available upon request. Contact airport management at 607-426-5621.Show FAA
  • Landing fee applies for all non-based aircraft.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 1545 feet above ground level for reciprocating engine aircraft and 2045 feet above ground level for turboprop and jet aircraft.Show FAA
  • OWNEROr 607-739-5622.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KELM

Answer card
ICAO
KELM
Name
ELMIRA/CORNING RGNL
Location
ELMIRA/CORNING, NEW YORK
Elevation
955.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,500.1 ft MSL (1,545 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-0000
Total runways
3
Longest runway
06/24 · 8,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
14
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Elmira/Corning Regional Airport sits in Elmira/Corning, New York. The field elevation is 955.1 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 06/24 at 8,001 ft. The airport is towered. Tower hours are 0600-0000.

Two ILS approaches are published here. They serve runways 06 and 24. Pattern altitude is 1,545 ft AGL, which is 2,500.1 ft MSL. For reciprocating aircraft, that is the published pattern altitude. Turboprops and jets use 2,045 ft AGL.

Premier Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Atlantic Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The terminal ramp is uncontrolled, so do not call for push or power back. Advise ground control when you are ready to taxi.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 21 degrees Celsius. There is also extensive glider activity on and near the airport, so expect extra traffic scanning work. Runway 10 has published limits for aircraft at or above 121 knots approach speed or 118 ft wingspan. Taxiway T needs extra care for aircraft over 93 ft wingspan. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KELM for piston aircraft?
The published pattern altitude for reciprocating engine aircraft is 1,545 ft AGL. That equals 2,500.1 ft MSL at KELM.
What pattern altitude should turboprops and jets use at KELM?
Turboprops and jets use 2,045 ft AGL. The field elevation is 955.1 ft MSL. The published total is 3,000.1 ft MSL.
Which ILS approaches are available at KELM?
KELM has two ILS approaches. They are published for runway 06 and runway 24.
What are the tower hours at Elmira/Corning Regional?
The tower is open from 0600 to 0000. Outside those hours, use the published lighting procedures and CTAF as appropriate.
Which FBOs are on the field at KELM?
Premier Aviation and Atlantic Aviation are on the field. Premier carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Atlantic carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is there anything special about runway 10 at KELM?
Yes. Runway 10 operations are prohibited for aircraft with approach speeds of 121 knots or more. The same restriction applies to aircraft with wingspans of 118 ft or more.
What should I know about taxiing at KELM with a large aircraft?
Aircraft with wingspans greater than 93 ft should use extreme care on taxiway T near the aprons. Taxiways H, J and L are limited to design group two aircraft.
What should I expect if I arrive after tower hours?
When the tower is closed, use the published lighting setup for runways 06 and 24, runway 10/28 and the taxiways. The remarks also say to activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for 06 and 24.

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KELM Elmira/Corning Regional Airport