Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): Codes, Runways & Location
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (IATA: BUF · ICAO: KBUF) is a large airport serving Buffalo, United States. It lies at 42.9405° N, 78.7322° W, 728 ft (222 m) above sea level.
Overview of Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Buffalo in United States. It is identified by the IATA code BUF and the ICAO code KBUF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2691 m (8829 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 728 ft (222 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) about 25 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,691 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Where is Buffalo Niagara International Airport located?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo, United States. Its coordinates are 42.9405° N, 78.7322° W.
What is the airport code for Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport has an IATA code of BUF and an ICAO code of KBUF.
How long is the runway at Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport's longest runway is about 2691 m (8829 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Buffalo Niagara International Airport have?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Buffalo Niagara International Airport a major airport?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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