Buffalo Niagara International Airport is a large airport serving Buffalo, United States. Its IATA code is BUF and its ICAO code is KBUF. The airport lies at an elevation of 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 8,829 ft (2,691 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BUF
- ICAO code
- KBUF
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 728 ft (222 m)
- Coordinates
- 42.9405, -78.7322
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,829 ft · 2,691 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14/32 | 7,161 ft · 2,183 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IAG Niagara Falls International Airport | Niagara Falls, United States | 25 km · 16 mi |
| YCM Niagara District Airport | Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada | 45 km · 28 mi |
| ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | Rochester, United States | 88 km · 55 mi |
| YTZ Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport | Toronto, Canada | 93 km · 58 mi |
| YHM John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | Hamilton, Canada | 101 km · 63 mi |
| YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport | Toronto, Canada | 109 km · 68 mi |
| BFD Bradford Regional Airport | Bradford, United States | 127 km · 79 mi |
| YKF Region of Waterloo International Airport | Breslau, Canada | 145 km · 90 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BUF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 484 | 301 | 261 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,147 | 713 | 619 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,233 | 2,009 | 1,746 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,561 | 2,213 | 1,923 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,701 | 3,543 | 3,078 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,011 | 3,735 | 3,246 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,341 | 3,940 | 3,424 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,086 | 5,024 | 4,366 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,171 | 5,077 | 4,412 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,453 | 6,495 | 5,644 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,656 | 6,621 | 5,754 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,097 | 6,896 | 5,992 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,690 | 7,264 | 6,312 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,285 | 8,255 | 7,173 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,083 | 9,372 | 8,144 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,622 | 9,707 | 8,435 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | Buffalo APP/DEP | 126.150 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 135.350 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 124.700 |
| GND | GND | 133.200 |
| RDO | RDO | 122.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
The IATA code of Buffalo Niagara International Airport is BUF and its ICAO code is KBUF.
Where is Buffalo Niagara International Airport located?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is in Buffalo, New York, United States, at 42.9405, -78.7322.
What time zone is Buffalo Niagara International Airport in?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 8,829 ft (2,691 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), about 25 km (16 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.