Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 83% of its ~1 daily departures leave on time, 5 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 16 minutes. 2 airlines fly from Binghamton, NY to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 83%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 16 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 82%
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from BGM
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Monday
- 87% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.0%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from BGM
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 19 min |
Busiest routes from BGM
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGM → DTW (Detroit) | 267 | 83% | 16 min |
Where flights into BGM come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTW (Detroit) → BGM | 267 | 82% | 11 min |
What causes delays at BGM
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing BGM.
- Late-arriving aircraft5%
- Airline operations70%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather16%
Alternative airports near Binghamton
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELM — Elmira Corning Regional Airport | 47 mi | 80% | 19 min |
| AVP — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport | 62 mi | 83% | 19 min |
| SYR — Syracuse Hancock International Airport | 63 mi | 81% | 18 min |
| ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | 107 mi | 78% | 18 min |
| SWF — New York Stewart International Airport | 108 mi | 72% | 29 min |
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Airline performance at BGM
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 89% | 11 min | 184 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 19 min | 353 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at BGM?
- 18% of departures from Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 16 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at BGM?
- 2% of scheduled departures from BGM were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 537 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.