Elmira Corning Regional Airport Guide

IATA ELMICAO KELMElmira/CorningUpdated 2026-10-16
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Elmira Corning Regional Airport serves the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. It sits in the town of Big Flats, about 7 miles northwest of Elmira and 8 miles east of Corning, with a mailing address in Horseheads. Chemung County owns it and has run it since 1945, with a staff of 16 county employees. Security and operations are on site around the clock.

The airport has three runways. The longest, 6/24, is 8,001 feet and has an instrument landing system. Runway 10/28 is 5,404 feet, and a 2,017-foot turf strip, 5/23, handles light aircraft. Index C aircraft rescue and firefighting coverage is available for airline operations.

A state-funded terminal redesign, completed in November 2018, added passenger space and two jet bridges. Delta Connection flights to Detroit, operated by SkyWest, carry the most passengers. Allegiant flies leisure routes to Florida, including Orlando/Sanford, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Punta Gorda and Sarasota.

Services

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Compare 6 listed options at Elmira Corning Regional Airport, spanning parking, car rentals and hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Elmira Corning Regional Airport.

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Key facts

Size
3 runwaysopened 1945
Location
42.160, -76.892
Operator
County of Chemung

Terminals

1 terminal

Elmira Corning Regional Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 2 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • Main TerminalDomestic

    Allegiant, Delta Connection

Nearby cities

2 cities

Elmira Corning Regional Airport is closest to Elmira (11 km southeast), and also serves Corning and other nearby areas. With 2 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

  • Elmira11 km southeast
  • Corning14 km west

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Elmira Corning Regional Airport?

Elmira Corning Regional Airport uses the following codes: IATA: ELM, ICAO: KELM. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Elmira Corning Regional Airport located?

Elmira Corning Regional Airport is located in Elmira/Corning, New York, United States. The airport coordinates are 42.1599°, -76.8916°.

What services are available at Elmira Corning Regional Airport?

Elmira Corning Regional Airport offers: 1 parking options, 2 car rental companies, 3 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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