with United in 1961; United left Elmira in 1966. United Airlines regional flights to Chicago-O’hare started in 2014 and ended in 2016. In 2018 United served a new route to Newark. The route was eventually switched to Washington-Dulles; that ended January 6, 2020. Fixed-base operators General aviation facilities are in a separate terminal away from the airline services. Atlantic Aviation has fueling, landing fees, hangar space for all non commercial aircraft. First Flight has worldwide aircraft charters, management, and other services. FirstAir has many different aircraft for any charter need and a flight school; Skyline Air offers flight training. Wings of Eagles An aviation museum, the Wings of Eagles Discovery Center, is near the airport. The museum has about 20 display aircraft or full-size replicas. Renovation In 2016 the airport received a $40 million grant from the state for a major redesign. The improvements aimed to increase airport passenger space, add two new jet bridges, 300 parking spaces, and a 3,000 square foot bar and restaurant. On November 2, 2018, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the renovations were complete. Airlines and destinations Passenger Cargo Statistics Top destinations Accidents and incidents On June 23, 1967 Mohawk Airlines Flight 40, a BAC One-Eleven, crashed in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, shortly after taking off from Elmira/Corning, killing all 34 persons (30 passengers and 4 crew) on board. References External links Elmira Corning Regional Airport, official site Airports in New York (state) Transportation buildings and structures in Chemung County, New York Corning, New York Elmira, New York