AviatDataBuffalo Niagara International Airport BUF / KBUF
Buffalo–Niagara Falls, NY (Western New York / Southern Ontario catchment) · United States · Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)
5.0Mpax · 2025
H24Jet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAKBUF / BUF
OperatorNiagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)
Coordinates42.9404°N, 78.7306°W
Elevation727 ft · 222 m
Time zoneET (UTC-5/-4 DST)
Passengers / yr5,017,000 (2025)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceKBUF — FAA Chart Supplement / d-TPP
Operating hoursH24
Terminals1 terminal (2 concourses, 24 gates); $80M terminal expansion/renovation completed June 2021; no new terminal construction 2023–26 (primary Runway 5/23 rehabilitation completed Nov 2024, closeout early 2026)
Runways (2)
- 05/23 · 2,691 m / 8,829 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt (grooved) · ILS CAT I (SA CAT I Rwy 23)
- 14/32 · 2,183 m / 7,161 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt (grooved) · ILS CAT I both ends
Airport contact
Largest upstate New York airport; Southwest is the leading carrier (~28% share). Scheduled airline service is domestic-only (new JetBlue Fort Myers and San Juan PR routes from March 2026 are domestic), but seasonal nonstop international public charters (Vacation Express, operated by Allegiant) serve Cancun and Punta Cana through 2026 via the on-field CBP FIS; large southern Ontario (Canada) catchment. CY2025 pax is the reported BTS total (~5.017M), an all-time record.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 3 providers
Unifi Aviation
Contract passenger services at BUF — Delta customer service agents and Redcoat agents (active 2025-26 hiring).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
PrimeFlight Aviation Services
Ramp handling and wheelchair/passenger-assistance services for contracted carriers at BUF (active 2025-26 hiring).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
United Ground Express (UGE)
United Airlines' wholly-owned handling subsidiary — ramp and customer service for United flights at BUF (station req BUF•••).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available
Signature Aviation (Signature BUF)
Jet A and 100LL full-service fueling 24h; legacy TAC Air/Prior operation also provided into-plane fuel for airlines at BUF. · 24/7
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Available · 2 providers
Signature Aviation (Signature BUF)
Aircraft de-icing capability for GA/charter aircraft at the FBO.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Integrated Deicing Services (IDS)
Dedicated third-party aircraft de-icing/anti-icing program for carrier customers at BUF (seasonal winter operation, 2025-26 hiring).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 line maintenance
Not listed
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Available · 3 providers
Moog Inc
Hydraulics / flight-control actuation shop — inspection, repair and overhaul of flight-control actuation systems and hydraulic components at Moog's Elma, NY plant (Buffalo metro, ~15 mi from BUF); holds FAA Part 145 repair station certificate ND1R344K, rated Accessory Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Limited (Non-Destructive Testing); OEM (Moog) authorized repair for its own actuators/servo components.
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Verified 6 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Servotronics Inc
Hydraulics / electro-mechanical accessory shop — maintenance, repair and overhaul of servo valves and hydraulic/electro-mechanical motion-control components for commercial, military and GA aircraft at its Elma, NY facility (Buffalo metro, ~15 mi from BUF); holds FAA Part 145 repair station certificate IP1R226K, rated Accessory (Limited).
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Verified 6 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc
Electrical accessory / lighting shop — repair, refurbishment and MRO of aircraft cockpit/cabin lighting systems and ruggedized keyboards/keypads at its East Aurora, NY facility (Buffalo metro, ~17 mi from BUF); holds FAA Part 145 repair station certificate Z9LR108B, rated Accessory (Limited) and Limited (Equipment); OEM (Astronics) authorized service for its own lighting products.
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Verified 6 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Flight catering
Not listed
Aircraft cleaning
Available
PrimeFlight Aviation Services
Aircraft interior/cabin cleaning (turns and RON) at BUF.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Available
FedEx Express
Integrator's own air cargo station/ship center in the BUF airport cargo area (299 Cayuga Rd, Cheektowaga) — self-handled freighter operation.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Not listed
Flight support
Available
Signature Aviation (Signature BUF)
Sole full-service FBO at BUF (ex-TAC Air/Prior Aviation): GA/charter ground handling, hangarage, customs coordination, 24/7/365. · 24/7
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed