BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Buffalo · United StatesICAO KBUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is an airport serving Buffalo, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 42° 56' 25.8" N, 78° 43' 55.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 728 feet (222 meters) above sea level. With 20 direct destinations served by 10 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/New_York (GMT-4).
Destinations
20
Airlines
10
Elevation ft
728/ 222m
America/New York
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BUF
ICAO Code
KBUF
City
Buffalo
Country
United States
Elevation
728 ft
Local Time
02:28 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:42.9405°
Longitude:-78.7322°
Popular Routes from BUF
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 712 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 292 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 396 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 162 kg | View |
| MCO | Orlando, United States | 1,011 mi | 2h 35m | medium-haul | 254 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 473 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 194 kg | View |
| BWI | Baltimore, United States | 281 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 116 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 546 mi | 1h 32m | short-haul | 224 kg | View |
| DCA | Washington, United States | 296 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 121 kg | View |
| FLL | Fort Lauderdale, United States | 1,166 mi | 2h 52m | medium-haul | 293 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 301 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 123 kg | View |
| MDW | Chicago, United States | 468 mi | 1h 23m | short-haul | 192 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BUF
10 active airlines serving Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Air France
AFFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Buffalo Niagara International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls International Airport | IAG | Niagara Falls | United States | 25 km |
| Bradford Regional Airport | BFD | Bradford | United States | 127 km |
| Greater Rochester International Airport | ROC | Rochester | United States | 89 km |
| Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport | JHW | Jamestown | United States | 98 km |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport | YTZ | Toronto | Canada | 93 km |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | Hamilton | Canada | 101 km |
| Lester B. Pearson International Airport | YYZ | Toronto | Canada | 110 km |
| DuBois Regional Airport | DUJ | Du Bois | United States | 196 km |
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ABIAbilene
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AKKAkhiok
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CAKAkron
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AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
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ALBAlbany
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ABYAlbany
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 42° 56' 25.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 78° 43' 55.9" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 42.940498
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -78.732201
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/New_York
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 02:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 728 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 222 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
The IATA code for Buffalo Niagara International Airport is BUF, and its ICAO code is KBUF. The airport is located in Buffalo, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from BUF?
There are 20 direct destinations available from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) in Buffalo, United States.
What airlines fly from BUF?
There are 10 airlines operating from BUF, including Air France, AirTran Airways, Alitalia, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and more.
What timezone is Buffalo Niagara International Airport in?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is in the America/New_York timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport sits at an elevation of 728 feet (222 meters) above sea level.
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