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Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Buffalo, NY · ICAO KBUF
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- FAA status now
- No delays
- Temperature
- 53°F
- Observed 10/26/2026, 9:54 PM EDT
- On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
- 64.2%
- 1,867 scheduled arrivals
- Canceled departures, Aug 2026
- 3.5%
Is BUF delayed right now?
Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA
No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now
FAA status as of 10/26/2026, 10:48 PM EDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.
Weather at BUF
Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service
- Temperature
- 53°F
- Dew point
- 41°F
- Wind
- From the N at 12 mph
- Visibility
- 10+ miles
- Lowest cloud ceiling
- 6,000 ft
- Pressure
- 30.32 inHg
- Flight category
- VFR (visual flight rules)
Observed 10/26/2026, 9:54 PM EDT at KBUF (BUF). Raw report: METAR KBUF 270154Z 35010KT 10SM OVC060 12/05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP268 T01170050 $
BUF on-time arrivals by month
Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.
August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.
Airlines at BUF, August 2026
Departures by reporting airline
| Airline | Departures | Left on time | Canceled | Avg. delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines Co. (WN) | 426 | 69.0% | 0.9% | 18 min |
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 387 | 57.4% | 7.5% | 41 min |
| Republic Airline (YX) | 289 | 78.9% | 4.2% | 13 min |
| American Airlines Inc. (AA) | 241 | 63.9% | 1.7% | 42 min |
| Delta Air Lines Inc. (DL) | 180 | 71.7% | 2.8% | 13 min |
| United Air Lines Inc. (UA) | 113 | 77.9% | 0.0% | 19 min |
| SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO) | 109 | 84.4% | 1.8% | 7 min |
| Frontier Airlines Inc. (F9) | 75 | 58.7% | 2.7% | 30 min |
| PSA Airlines Inc. (OH) | 39 | 38.5% | 17.9% | 96 min |
| Envoy Air (MQ) | 8 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.
Average fare from BUF
Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026
$370.53 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +11.9% from a year earlier.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports
Airport facts
- FAA code
- BUF
- ICAO code
- KBUF
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- State
- New York
- County
- Erie
- Elevation
- 727 ft above sea level
- Certification
- Class I: scheduled and unscheduled large air carrier service
- Control tower
- Yes
- Ownership
- Public
- Coordinates
- 42.9404, -78.7306
Runways
- Runway 05/238,829 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt
- Runway 14/327,161 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt
FAA NASR data effective 09/03/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is BUF airport delayed today?
- As of 10/26/2026, 10:48 PM EDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at BUF. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
- What is the on-time rate at BUF?
- In August 2026, 64.2% of 1,867 scheduled arrivals at BUF landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Which airlines fly from BUF?
- In August 2026, reporting airlines at BUF included Southwest Airlines Co, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airline, American Airlines Inc, Delta Air Lines Inc, United Air Lines Inc. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
- How long is the longest runway at BUF?
- The longest runway at Buffalo Niagara International is runway 05/23, 8,829 feet long, according to FAA records.
- What airports are near BUF?
- Nearby airports with airline service include Niagara Falls International (IAG, 16 mi), Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC, 55 mi), Chautauqua County/Jamestown (JHW, 61 mi), Bradford Regional (BFD, 79 mi).
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics