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Buffalo Niagara Intl (KBUF/BUF) — Buffalo, United States

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A
Tower: 120.5
Runways: 05/23, 14/32
Elevation: 728 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

112 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 68 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KBUF
Name: Buffalo Niagara Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 42.940498
Longitude: -78.732201
Elevation: 728 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Buffalo
IATA Code: BUF
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/New_York
Distance from City: 13.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 8102 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 05, ILS OR LOC RWY 23, ILS RWY 23 (SA CAT I), RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 05, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 23, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 05, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 23
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 7161 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 32, RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32
Remarks: N/A

Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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Frequencies

Tower: 120.500 MHz
Ground: 133.200 MHz
Operations: 121.500, 243.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 135.350 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Buffalo Niagara Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: 24-hour operations

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 (716) 630-6030
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: CBP Federal Inspection Service available

Fees

Landing Fee: Charged to non-commercial users, amount not recorded Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Parking Fee: Not recorded
Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
Currency: Not recorded
Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
GAR Required: Not recorded

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KROC

ICAO: KROC
Name: Greater Rochester Intl
Distance (NM): 47.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13

CYYZ

ICAO: CYYZ
Name: Lester B Pearson Intl
Distance (NM): 59.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A3278/

caution

Apron closed

APRON AIR SHARE HANGAR RAMP, SIGNATURE AIR CORPORATE HANGAR RAMP, SIGNATURE AIR FIXED BASE OPR RAMP CLSD EXC 24HR PPR 716-633-1000

2026-11-01 03:00 UTC 2026-11-02 05:00 UTC

A3278/26

caution

Apron closed

APRON AIR SHARE HANGAR RAMP, SIGNATURE AIR CORPORATE HANGAR RAMP, SIGNATURE AIR FIXED BASE OPR RAMP CLSD EXC 24HR PPR 716-633-1000

2026-11-01 03:00 UTC 2026-11-02 05:00 UTC

10/194

caution Upcoming

Navaid/lighting unserviceable

RWY 23 ALS U/S

2026-10-28 12:00 UTC 2026-10-28 20:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KBUF?: Buffalo Niagara Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KBUF?: The tower frequency at Buffalo Niagara Intl is 120.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at KBUF?: The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Buffalo Niagara Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KBUF require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KBUF located?: Buffalo Niagara Intl (KBUF) is located in Buffalo, United States.
What is the IATA code for KBUF?: The IATA code for Buffalo Niagara Intl is BUF.
Does KBUF have an ILS approach?: Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Buffalo Niagara Intl to runways 05, 23, 32. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KBUF a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.

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