5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security was quick and easy, with friendly staff and well-managed, light queues.”
Paul Wang5★ on Google
Airports / New York / BUF
Large airport · BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Buffalo, New York · 728 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
4,838 ratings
2
Operators based
728
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Buffalo, New YorkELEV 728 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
4,838
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
728
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#21 / 48
New York airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 4838 Google ratings , ranked against 48 rated NY fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF / BUF) is a large commercial airport serving Buffalo, New York. The field lies at an elevation of 728 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: 3D Jets, LLC and Thunderun Aviation Corporation base aircraft at BUF. Useful alternates include Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 14 nm), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 24 nm), and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC, 48 nm). BUF offers 2 runways, the longest 8,829-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of BUF vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BUF, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KBUF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Buffalo
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFrom the Buffalo Bills to Buffalo wings, this historic city is teeming with striking architecture to admire, a variety of music, arts and cultural events to enjoy, and daring outdoor adventures to brave. Adding to its appeal is Buffalo’s close proximity to the magnificent Niagara Falls.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.75
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +23 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Parking is a short walk and quite affordable.”
Jennifer L.5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Security was quick and easy, with friendly staff and well-managed, light queues.”
Paul Wang5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Buffalo Niagara International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBUF
IATA
BUF
FAA / Local
BUF
Elevation
728 ft
Coordinates
42.9405° N · 78.7322° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 728 ft, BUF sits higher than 66% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,829 ft
- 05/238,829 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/327,161 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,829 ft
BUF's 8,829 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmIAGNiagara Falls International AirportNiagara Falls
- 24nmYCMNiagara District AirportNiagara-on-the-Lake
- 48nmROCFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International AirportRochester
- 50nmYTZBilly Bishop Toronto City AirportToronto
- 53nmJHWChautauqua County-Jamestown AirportJamestown
- 54nmYHMJohn C. Munro Hamilton International AirportHamilton
Location
Open the full mapKBUF · Buffalo Niagara International Airport · Buffalo, NY
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BUF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 244 nm | 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 247 nm | 58m |
| Boston (BED) | 330 nm | 1h 10m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 410 nm | 1h 21m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 550 nm | 1h 41m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 978 nm | 2h 40m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,032 nm | 2h 48m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,047 nm | 2h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BUF?
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,829 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BUF?
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,829 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BUF?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Buffalo Niagara International Airport as a home base, including 3D Jets, LLC, Thunderun Aviation Corporation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
- One FBO serves BUF: Signature Flight Support Buffalo. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BUF?
- The closest alternate is Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), about 14 nm away, followed by Niagara District Airport (YCM) at 24 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BUF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 58m (244 nm), Washington DC about 58m (247 nm), Boston about 1h 10m (330 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.