Buffalo Niagara International Airport

KBUF / BUF

Buffalo, US

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:54Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.18
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBUF 022354Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP226 T00780039 10133 20078 56002 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.18 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.46 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (728 ft)
Pressure Alt
468 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -197 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBUF 022320Z 0300/0324 19005KT P6SM FEW060 FM031200 21010G17KT P6SM BKN025 FM031600 23021G29KT P6SM OVC025 PROB30 0316/0317 4SM -SHRA OVC015 FM031900 24021G32KT 6SM -SHRA OVC015 PROB30 0319/0321 4SM -SHRA OVC008 FM032100 25021G31KT P6SM BKN025 FM032300 26021KT P6SM SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM031200
+12h
MVFR 210° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BUF
05
23 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
8,102 ft 150 ft ASP 43°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 3.1kt
50° angle
14/32 7,161 ft 150 ft ASP 126°
↑ 2.4kt ↔ 3.2kt
54° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Buffalo Niagara International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBUF
IATA Code: BUF
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 728 ft MSL

Location

City: Buffalo
Country: US
Latitude: 42.940498°
Longitude: -78.732201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,102 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 7,161 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF/BUF) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Buffalo, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 728 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 14/32) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.