Why go
- City in New York, United States.
- Served by Sidney Municipal Airport (SXY).
History
Binghamton is a city in the U.S. state of New York, and serves as the county seat of Broome County. Surrounded by rolling hills, it lies in the state's Southern Tier region near the Pennsylvania border, in a bowl-shaped valley at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers. The population was 47,969 at the 2020 census. Binghamton is the principal city of the Binghamton metropolitan area, home to a quarter million people.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Detroit*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-200) · 1 route: Washington*
- US Airways US (DH8) · 1 route: Philadelphia*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sidney Municipal Airport (SXY); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BGM has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Philadelphia, Detroit, Washington).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Binghamton, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.