Buffalo Niagara International (KBUF), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Buffalo Niagara International (KBUF) is a towered, publicly used airport in Buffalo, New York, sitting roughly 2.57 nautical miles from the metro area it serves. The field recorded 69,583 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 12,883 of those attributed to business aviation. Two paved asphalt runways, including one exceeding 8,800 feet, support a traffic mix that spans commercial and business operations, with onsite customs services available for international arrivals.
Runways
Buffalo Niagara International has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 8,829 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Buffalo Niagara International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Buffalo Niagara International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Buffalo Niagara International recorded 12,883 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KBUF is concentrated in the fall months, with November recording the highest monthly volume of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 1,366 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Buffalo Niagara International averages 1.5 days above 90°F in July, 27.1 freeze days in January and 7.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.2°F, and January the coldest, at 32.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Buffalo Niagara International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiway P, between the approach end of Runway 14 and Taxiway P2, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 117 feet.
Runway 05 has a pole light pole extending 3 feet above the obstruction limit, located 59 feet from the runway end and 497 feet to the right.
A lighted fence extends 7 feet above the obstruction limit, located at the runway end and 480 feet to the left.
The Runway 05 approach slope is 45:1 to the displaced threshold.
The Runway 14 approach slope is 29:1 to the displaced threshold.
There is a heavy concentration of gulls, blackbirds, and starlings up to 5,000 feet on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 2110/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 900/F/D/X/T
For FBO services, contact on frequency 131.75; for cargo services, contact on frequency 122.95.
The Taxiway A southwest runup area and holding bay is marked for Design Group 3 aircraft, generally B737, A321, or smaller, and is unavailable for Design Group 4 aircraft, including but not limited to the B757 and B767.
Taxiway K1 is closed daily from 2100 to 0800.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Buffalo Niagara International has five airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Niagara Falls International (KIAG), 13.83 NM northwest.
Part of the Buffalo and Niagara area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBUF
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KBUF?
Buffalo Niagara International operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 05/23 is the longer surface at 8,829 feet with a width of 150 feet. Runway 14/32 measures 7,161 feet long and is also 150 feet wide. Both runways support the mix of business and commercial traffic that uses KBUF year-round. The airport is towered, and dispatchers can plan for either runway depending on wind and approach requirements.
Is fuel available at Buffalo Niagara International (KBUF)?
Buffalo Niagara International offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel on the field. The airport operates on an all-day, all-week attendance schedule, meaning services are not limited to specific hours. KBUF is a towered airport, which supports consistent fuel service availability alongside air traffic control operations. Dispatchers arranging fuel uplift should confirm specifics with ground handlers given the general remark directing FBO service contacts to a discrete frequency.
Does KBUF have customs and CBP services onsite?
Buffalo Niagara International has customs inspection services available onsite, including CBP inspection and a USDA compliance agreement. This means international arrivals can clear customs directly at KBUF rather than diverting to a nearby port of entry. The onsite presence of both CBP and USDA support simplifies planning for flights carrying agricultural or food-related cargo. Operators should still confirm specific inspection requirements ahead of arrival given the compliance agreement structure noted for the field.
What wingspan and taxiway restrictions apply at KBUF?
Buffalo Niagara International has a specific taxiway restriction affecting larger aircraft. Taxiway P, between the approach end of Runway 14 and Taxiway P2, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 117 feet. Separately, the Taxiway A southwest runup area and holding bay is marked for Design Group 3 aircraft, generally B737, A321, or smaller, and is unavailable for Design Group 4 aircraft such as the B757 or B767. Dispatchers operating larger equipment into KBUF should account for these taxiway limitations during ground routing.
Are there wildlife hazards reported at Buffalo Niagara International?
Buffalo Niagara International reports a heavy concentration of gulls, blackbirds, and starlings up to 5,000 feet on and in the vicinity of the airport. Deer are also reported on and in the vicinity of the airfield. These wildlife hazards are documented as standing remarks for KBUF and are relevant for crews during approach, landing, and ground operations. Operators should factor in bird and deer activity when planning arrivals and departures at this airport.