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Buffalo Niagara Airport (KBUF / BUF)

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KBUF airport at a glance

ICAO code
KBUF
IATA code
BUF
City
Buffalo
Region
New York
Country
United States
Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
Time zone
America/New York (UTC-5)
Coordinates
42.9405° N, 78.7322° W
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Weather & airport info KBUF

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 04:54 UTC
Wind
3 kt (6 km/h) from southwest (220°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
few clouds at 5,500 ft, broken clouds at 9,000 ft, broken clouds at 26,000 ft
Temperature
15 °C (dew point 6 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,022 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KBUF 030454Z 22003KT 10SM FEW055 BKN090 BKN260 15/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01500061 401830078 $

Forecast (TAF)

  • 03 Nov, 06:00–10:00 UTC
    5 kt (9 km/h) from south-southwest (200°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 5,000 ft
  • 03 Nov, 10:00–14:00 UTCfrom
    6 kt (11 km/h) from south-southwest (200°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 2,500 ft
  • 03 Nov, 11:00–13:00 UTCpossible, 30 % probability
    visibility 10 km or more · Light rain showers
  • 03 Nov, 14:00–18:00 UTCfrom
    10 kt (19 km/h) from south-southwest (200°), gusts up to 18 kt · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 3,500 ft
  • 03 Nov, 18:00–00:00 UTCfrom
    10 kt (19 km/h) from southwest (220°), gusts up to 18 kt · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 6,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF KBUF 030522Z 0306/0406 20005KT P6SM BKN050 FM031000 20006KT P6SM BKN025 PROB30 0311/0313 6SM -SHRA FM031400 20010G18KT P6SM BKN035 FM031800 22010G18KT P6SM SCT060 FM040000 19006KT P6SM SCT250

Airport

Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:51 / 17:05 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
05/232,691 m (8,829 ft)asphaltyes
14/322,183 m (7,161 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • ATIS: 135.35
  • Clearance: 124.7
  • Ground: 133.2
  • Tower: 120.5

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KBUF

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (10)
Departure procedures (1)
Minimums (1)
Hot spots (1)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KBUF(13)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • Out of serviceApproach lighting: unserviceableA3325/26· from 03 Nov, 12:30 UTC · until 03 Nov, 20:00 UTC

    The approach lighting system (ALS) for runway 23 is out of service. The approach lighting helps pilots find the runway in poor visibility.

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    RWY 23 ALS U/S

    A3325/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZOB/QLAAS////000/999/4256N07843W005
A) KBUF
B) 2611031230
C) 2611032000
E) RWY 23 ALS U/S
  • Out of serviceILS: unserviceableA3326/26· from 03 Nov, 12:30 UTC · until 03 Nov, 20:00 UTC

    The instrument landing system (ILS) for runway 23 is out of service. The ILS guides aircraft precisely to the runway in poor visibility.

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    BUF NAV ILS RWY 23 U/S

    A3326/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZOB/QICAS////000/999/4256N07843W005
A) KBUF
B) 2611031230
C) 2611032000
E) BUF NAV ILS RWY 23 U/S
  • ClosedApron: closedA3328/26· until 03 Nov, 11:00 UTC

    Apron taxiway F is closed.

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    APRON TXL F CLSD

    A3328/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZOB/QMNLC////000/999/4256N07843W005
A) KBUF
B) 2611022342
C) 2611031100
E) APRON TXL F CLSD
  • Out of serviceILS outer marker: unserviceableA3320/26· until 28 Apr, 20:00 UTC

    The Instrument Landing System (ILS) for runway 23 is out of service. The ILS helps aircraft find their way to the runway in poor visibility.

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    BUF NAV ILS RWY 23 OM U/S

    A3320/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZOB/QIOAS////000/999/4256N07843W005
A) KBUF
B) 2611020920
C) 2804282000
E) BUF NAV ILS RWY 23 OM U/S
  • Out of serviceILS outer marker: unserviceableA3321/26· until 28 Apr, 20:00 UTC

    The outer marker of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) for runway 05 at Buffalo Niagara Airport is out of service. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.

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    BUF NAV ILS RWY 05 OM U/S

    A3321/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZOB/QIOAS////000/999/4256N07843W005
A) KBUF
B) 2611020920
C) 2804282000
E) BUF NAV ILS RWY 05 OM U/S
  • Out of serviceObstacle10/140· until 01 Dec, 23:59 UTC

    A tower 6 nautical miles north-northwest of Buffalo Niagara International Airport is out of service. Its top is 736 ft above sea level, 160 ft above ground.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 430135.30N0784901.60W (6NM NNW BUF) 736FT (160FT AGL) U/S

  • Out of serviceILS category II: not availableA3327/26· from 03 Nov, 12:30 UTC · until 03 Nov, 20:00 UTC

    The instrument landing system (ILS) for runway 23 is not available for Category II approaches. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.

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    BUF NAV ILS RWY 23 CAT II NA

    A3327/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZOB/QITAU////000/999/4256N07843W005
A) KBUF
B) 2611031230
C) 2611032000
E) BUF NAV ILS RWY 23 CAT II NA
  • NoticeTaxiway centre line lightsA3316/26· until 30 Apr, 23:00 UTC

    The centerline lighting for taxiway A is not standard. This may affect the visibility of the taxiway.

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    TWY A CL LGT NOT STD

    A3316/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZOB/QLXXX////000/999/4256N07843W005
A) KBUF
B) 2611011330
C) 2704302300
E) TWY A CL LGT NOT STD
5 more NOTAMs
  • NoticeApron10/193· until 23 Apr, 23:00 UTC

    The surface markings for taxiways B, C, and F are not standard and have an irregular width.

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    APRON TXL B, C, F SFC MARKINGS NOT STD IRREGULAR WIDTH

  • NoticeApron10/186· until 30 Apr, 23:00 UTC

    The non-movement area boundary markings on the terminal ramp are faded.

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    APRON TERMINAL RAMP NONMOVEMENT AREA BDRY MARKINGS FADED

  • NoticeTaxiway10/185· until 30 Apr, 23:00 UTC

    Taxiway A5, A6, A7, A, A4, A3, A2, A1, P, P1, P2, Q CL MARKINGS FADED

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    TWY A5, A6, A7, A, A4, A3, A2, A1, P, P1, P2, Q CL MARKINGS FADED

  • NoticeTaxiway10/183· until 30 Apr, 23:00 UTC

    All taxiway edge markings are faded.

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    TWY ALL EDGE MARKINGS FADED

  • NoticeTaxiway10/184· until 30 Apr, 23:00 UTC

    All surface painted holding position signs on the taxiways are faded.

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    TWY ALL SFC PAINTED HLDG PSN SIGNS FADED

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Buffalo Niagara International Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
629
Departures
531
Different jets
456

Most frequent origins: Teterboro Airport (48), Lester B. Pearson International Airport (34), Westchester County Airport (21), Burke Lakefront Airport (19), Washington Dulles International Airport (16).

Most frequent destinations: Teterboro Airport (34), Westchester County Airport (19), Burke Lakefront Airport (17), Naples Municipal Airport (14), Washington Dulles International Airport (13).

Most common aircraft types: Learjet 31 (124), Embraer Phenom 300 (120), Cessna Citation Latitude (84), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (77), Pilatus PC-12 (48).

Sunday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

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About the airport

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KBUF airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Buffalo airport (KBUF) today?

There are currently 10 valid NOTAMs for Buffalo (KBUF). Affected: Apron: closed; ILS outer marker: unserviceable; Obstacle: out of service. 3 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Buffalo airport (KBUF)?

According to the latest weather report for KBUF (METAR, 03 Nov, 04:54 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 3 kt (6 km/h) from southwest (220°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 15 °C (dew point 6 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Buffalo airport (KBUF)?

Buffalo (KBUF) has 2 runways: runway 05/23 with 2,691 m (8,829 ft), asphalt and runway 14/32 with 2,183 m (7,161 ft), asphalt. The longest is 2,691 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Buffalo airport (KBUF)?

Frequencies at KBUF: Tower 120.5 MHz, Ground 133.2 MHz and ATIS 135.35 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Buffalo Niagara International Airport?

The ICAO code is KBUF and the IATA code is BUF. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KBUF airport?

Buffalo Niagara International Airport sits at 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/New York.

Can I fly to KBUF by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Buffalo Niagara International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to KBUF?

There are currently 33 empty legs departing from and 34 arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.