Buffalo Niagara Intl
Buffalo Niagara Intl (KBUF/BUF) serves Buffalo, United States. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (05/23, 14/32). Field elevation is 728 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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 CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- 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 CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.500 MHz
- Ground: 133.200 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 135.350 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: $6.04 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: $0.59 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: FBO services by Sheltair and Atlantic Aviation. Volume discounts may be available. International facility fees additional where applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available from Atlantic Aviation and Sheltair. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Voluntary noise abatement procedures between 2200-0700 local. Stage 2 aircraft prohibited. Chapter 3 minimum required.
Alternates
KROC
- ICAO: KROC
- Name: Greater Rochester Intl
- Distance (NM): 47.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
CYYZ
- ICAO: CYYZ
- Name: Lester B Pearson Intl
- Distance (NM): 59.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: APIS/CANPASS required. CBSA full service. Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 handle international arrivals. GA clearance at Skyservice FBO. ArriveCAN may be required depending on current regulations.
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
- 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
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at KBUF?
- The tower frequency at Buffalo Niagara Intl is 120.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KBUF?
- Buffalo Niagara Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does KBUF require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Buffalo Niagara Intl (United States).