Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) in Elmira/Corning, NY is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 80% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 2 airlines flying 3 departures a day to 6 destinations, with cancellations at 1%.
- Departures on-time
- 80%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 18 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Destinations
- 6
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from ELM
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 89% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 83% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.0%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from ELM
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 18 min |
| Friday | 80% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 20 min |
Busiest routes from ELM
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELM → DTW (Detroit) | 905 | 82% | 18 min |
| ELM → SFB (Sanford) | 165 | 71% | 23 min |
| ELM → PIE (St. Petersburg) | 118 | 73% | 16 min |
Where flights into ELM come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTW (Detroit) → ELM | 905 | 77% | 22 min |
| SFB (Sanford) → ELM | 165 | 77% | 16 min |
| PIE (St. Petersburg) → ELM | 118 | 87% | 8 min |
What causes delays at ELM
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing ELM.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations59%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather13%
Alternative airports near Elmira/Corning
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYR — Syracuse Hancock International Airport | 77 mi | 81% | 17 min |
| ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | 77 mi | 79% | 18 min |
| AVP — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport | 83 mi | 83% | 18 min |
| SCE — State College Regional Airport | 103 mi | 78% | 24 min |
| BUF — Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 108 mi | 80% | 17 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at ELM
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 82% | 19 min | 1,616 |
| Allegiant Air | 76% | 17 min | 729 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at ELM?
- 20% of departures from Elmira Corning Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 18 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from ELM?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 89% of the time at ELM, versus 63% around 4 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at ELM?
- 1% of scheduled departures from ELM were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,345 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.