Elmira Corning Regional Airport to Watkins Glen is a straightforward trip to plan: the airport is in Horseheads, New York, and Seneca Clipper Inn is about a 30-minute drive from it. The airport has round-the-clock security and operations, while the route reference for approaching Watkins Glen from the east uses I-86/Route 17 and Route 14.
- Airport: Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM), at 276 Sing Sing Road, Horseheads, New York.
- Drive to the motel: About 30 minutes from the airport to a two-star motel in Watkins Glen.
- East-side approach: I-86/Route 17 west to Exit 52, then Route 14 north.
- Airport operations: Available on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Where Elmira Corning Regional Airport Is
Elmira Corning Regional Airport is in Horseheads, New York, and serves the Southern Tier of Central New York and the Northern Tier of Central Pennsylvania. Chemung County owns and operates the airport, which has served the region since 1945.
The airport’s street address is 276 Sing Sing Road, Suite 1, Horseheads, NY 14845. Keep the Horseheads address in mind when entering your destination in a navigation app; Watkins Glen is the destination village, not the airport’s location.
How do you drive from ELM to Watkins Glen?
For an approach to Watkins Glen from the east, the route directions published by Watkins Glen International use I-86/Route 17 west to Exit 52 (Elmira Heights/Watkins Glen), followed by Route 14 north into Watkins Glen.
Those directions are general guidance for reaching the racetrack, which is about three miles south of the village, so don’t treat them as turn-by-turn directions to an address in Watkins Glen. Use a detailed map to finish planning your drive. New York’s 511NY map can help you check traffic and road conditions before setting out.
Rental Cars and Other Ground Transport
Airport security and operations are available on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The airport manager’s office has weekday hours, and an auto-attended phone service is available at other times; check the official site before you go for current airport information.
For questions about flight schedules, delays or passenger information, contact the relevant airline using its reservation number. The airport operator lists its main phone number as 607-739-5621.
Arriving in Watkins Glen
Once you reach Watkins Glen, you can plan your first stop around the village centre. The guide to getting around Watkins Glen city centre covers the village.
Watkins Glen State Park is about 11 minutes on foot from the motel.
The state park is another place to plan a stop. The Watkins Glen State Park visitor guide focuses on the park.
FAQs
How long is the drive from Elmira Corning Regional Airport to Watkins Glen?
Seneca Clipper Inn is about a 30-minute drive from Elmira Corning Regional Airport.
What is the airport’s address?
Elmira Corning Regional Airport is at 276 Sing Sing Road, Suite 1, Horseheads, NY 14845.
Which route is suggested for an east-side approach?
The east-side approach directions use I-86/Route 17 west to Exit 52, then Route 14 north. They are general guidance for the racetrack, not specific directions to an address in the village.
Who should I contact about flight delays?
Contact the relevant airline for questions about flight schedules, delays and passenger information.