KBUF · BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Buffalo, New YorkElevation 728 ftLarge airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
14/32
RWY 14127°T
Landing length (LDA)6,121 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,161 / 7,161 / 6,441 ft
Displaced threshold320 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32307°T
Landing length (LDA)6,121 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,161 / 7,161 / 6,841 ft
Displaced threshold720 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
05/23
RWY 0544°T
Landing length (LDA)7,569 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,829 / 8,829 / 8,104 ft
Displaced threshold535 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23224°T
Landing length (LDA)7,569 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,829 / 8,829 / 8,294 ft
Displaced threshold725 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is in Buffalo, New York. Field elevation 728 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerLEE WEITZ
Manager phone(716) 630-6030
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKBUF / BUF
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)BUFFALO
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.9405, -78.7322
Distance from city5 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
FREQUENCIES
Communications
126.15
Buffalo APP/DEP
A/D
135.35
ATIS
ATIS
124.7
CLNC DEL
CLD
133.2
GND
GND
122.6
RDO
RDO
120.5
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›HEAVY CONCENTRATION OF GULLS; BLACKBIRDS & STARLINGS UP TO 5000 FT ON & INVOF ARPT.
›DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR FBO SVCS CTC 131.75; FOR CARGO SVCS CTC 122.95.
›TWY A SW RUNUP AREA/HLDG BAY MKD DESIGN GROUP 3 ACFT (GENERALLY B737 A321 OR SMALLER) UNAVBL DESIGN GROUP 4 (INCL BUT NOT LTD TO B757 767).
›TWY 'K1' CLSD 2100-0800 DAILY.
›TWY P BTN APCH END RWY 14 AND TWY P2 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 117 FT.
›ARFF INDEX D EQUIPMENT COVERAGE PROVIDED.
›PCR VALUE: 2110/F/B/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 900/F/D/X/T
›RWY 05 APCH SLOPE 45:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
›RWY 14 APCH SLOPE 29:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
›RWY 05 HAS +3 FT POLE LIGHT POLE 59 FT FM RWY END, 497 FT RIGHT.
›+7 FT OBSTRUCTION LIGHTED FENCE , 0 FT FM RWY END, 480 FT LEFT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KBUF have a METAR?
Yes. KBUF is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KBUF have a TAF?
When KBUF issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KBUF?
KBUF sits at 728 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KBUF?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.