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BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL

BUFFALO, New York

726.8 ft MSL

2

Runways

20

Frequencies

22

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KBUF

FAA

BUF

Elevation

726.8 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

20

Tower

Yes

Fuel

100LL,A

Coordinates

42.940, -78.731

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

726.8 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

Fuel Types

100LL,A

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

CLEVELAND

Coordinates

42.9404, -78.7306

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

— — —Updated …

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KBUF. Showing nearest cameras.

Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums

FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3

Weather camera at Billy Bishop Toronto City facing North

Billy Bishop Toronto City

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

58 NM away

Weather camera at Oshawa facing North

Oshawa

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

60 NM away

10 camera angles available

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Source: FAA FAA Weather Cameras

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
05/2305 / 238,829 ft150 ftASPHHIGH
SW (Single Wheel) 120,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 250,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 550,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 1,120,000 lbs
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14/3214 / 327,161 ft150 ftASPHHIGH
SW (Single Wheel) 120,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 250,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 489,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 1,016,000 lbs
-

Frequencies

APCH (4)BUF DME (1)BUFFALO RCO (1)BUF VOT (1)CD (1)CD PRE TAXI CLNC (1)CLASS C (4)D-ATIS (1)EMERG (2)GND (2)LCL (2)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
APCH/P DEP/P126.5BUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOAPCH/P DEP/P24
APCH/P DEP/P317.6BUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOAPCH/P DEP/P24
APCH/P DEP/P IC126.15BUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOAPCH/P DEP/P IC24
APCH/P DEP/P ICXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOAPCH/P DEP/P IC24
BUF DMEXXX.XXXBUFFALO-BUF DME-
BUFFALO RCOXXX.XXXBUFFALOBUFFALOBUFFALO RCO-
BUF VOTXXX.XXXBUFFALO-BUF VOT-
CD/PXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOCD/P24
CD PRE TAXI CLNCXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOCD PRE TAXI CLNC24
CLASS CXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOCLASS C24
CLASS CXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOCLASS C24
CLASS CXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOCLASS C24
CLASS CXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOCLASS C24
D-ATISXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOD-ATIS24
EMERGXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOEMERG24
EMERGXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOEMERG24
GND/PXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOGND/P24
GND/PXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOGND/P24
LCL/PXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOLCL/P24
LCL/PXXX.XXXBUFFALO NIAGARA INTLBUFFALOLCL/P24
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Airport Remarks

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • ARFF INDEX D EQUIPMENT COVERAGE PROVIDED.
  • 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.
  • PCR VALUE: 2110/F/B/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 900/F/D/X/T
  • 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.
  • RWY 05 APCH SLOPE 45:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
  • RWY 14 APCH SLOPE 29:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

IFR Procedures

4 Runway, 3 ILS, 10 Approaches, 2 H, 3 Localizer

H05-ZH05-ZH23-ZH23-ZI05I23
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KBUF Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL (KBUF) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in BUFFALO, New York, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 726.8 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.9404°N, 78.7306°W.

Runways

BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL has 2 runways. The longest runway (05/23) measures 8,829 feet by 150 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include 14/32 (7,161 ft, ASPH).

Communications & Operations

BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL is a towered airport. A total of 20 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL offers 100LL,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Instrument Procedures

BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL has 22 published instrument flight procedures, including 4 approaches. These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KBUF?

KBUF is the ICAO identifier for BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL, a public-use airport, located in BUFFALO, New York, United States.

How many runways does BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL have?

BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL (KBUF) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KBUF?

The field elevation of BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL is 726.8 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.

Is fuel available at KBUF?

Yes, BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL offers 100LL,A fuel.

What is the longest runway at KBUF?

The longest runway at BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL is 8,829 feet long.

How much weight can the main runway at KBUF support?

The main runway at BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 120,000 lbs.

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Where is BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL located?

BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL (KBUF) is located in BUFFALO, New York, United States, at an elevation of 726.8 ft MSL.

Does KBUF have weather cameras?

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Source: FAA NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Aug 6, 10:09 AM UTC
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