Why go
- Town in New York, United States.
- Served by Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM).
History
Horseheads is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 19,412 at the 2020 census. The name of the town is derived from the number of bleached horses' skulls once found there.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 2 routes: Sanford, St. Petersburg
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Detroit*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
- 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 Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ELM has direct flights to 5 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Sanford, St. Petersburg).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Horseheads, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.