Greater Binghamton Airport, airport in New York, United States of America
Greater Binghamton Airport is a small commercial airport in Maine that serves both scheduled airline traffic and general aviation. The facility has two asphalt runways with the longer one running north to south at over 7,200 feet (2,200 meters) and a shorter east-west runway that accommodates different weather conditions and wind directions.
The airport opened in the early 1950s to provide safer night flying operations compared to the nearby Tri-Cities Airport that preceded it. The longer runway was extended in the late 1980s to accommodate larger aircraft, and a specialized emergency system called EMAS was added around the same time to enhance safety.
Taxis, limousines, and rental car desks are located near the terminal for easy pickup after arrival. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are also available and often provide a more affordable option for passengers.
The airport is named after Edwin A. Link, a local inventor who created the Link Trainer, the first flight simulator that taught pilots how to fly safely in bad weather using instruments alone. His invention became a standard tool for pilot training across the aviation industry.
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