# BUF — Buffalo Niagara International Airport > Machine-readable reference for BUF. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/buf HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/buf Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/buf.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BUF.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T22:09:46.843+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Buffalo Niagara International Airport - IATA: BUF - ICAO: KBUF - City: Buffalo - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: Approximately 11 km (7 mi) east of downtown Buffalo - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 3.95M - Official website: https://www.buffaloairport.com ## Overview Welcome Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) stands out as more than just a local hub; it's a savvy cross-border option for many Canadian travelers. With numerous passengers driving down from Southern Ontario, BUF caters to road-trippers with easily accessible parking, a straightforward layout, and notably quick curb-to-gate times. When winter storms hit the Northeast, BUF's snow operations keep it running smoothly, often maintaining schedules when larger airports falter. At a glance Handling approximately 3.95 million passengers annually, BUF operates with a single terminal, making navigation simple for travelers. Located just 11 km (7 mi) east of downtown Buffalo, it serves as a strategic point for flights with airlines such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. The airport is well-equipped for its size, with a range of dining, shopping, and transport options. Terminals & layout Located in the Buffalo Niagara International Airport Terminal, you'll find all the necessary amenities within a compact space. Airlines operating here include major carriers like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. The terminal's design supports quick tran… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — 26 gates · A,B concourses · airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Sun Country Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (17) - **Anchor Bar** — Main Terminal · Buffalo wings · Casual sit-down · $$ · 8:00am - 9:00pm (varies with flight schedule) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/anchor-bar - **Blue Zone** — Main Terminal · American · Bar & grill · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/blue-zone - **Bocce Club Pizza** — pizza counter · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/bocce-club-pizza - **Buf Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/buf-bar - **Burger King** — Main Terminal · Burgers · Fast food · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/burger-king - **BurgerFi** — fast-casual burger restaurant · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/burgerfi - **Coffee Beanery** — coffee shop · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/coffee-beanery - **Freshens** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/freshens - **Judy's Junction** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/judy-s-junction - **Lake Erie Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/lake-erie-grill - **Mattie's Texas Hots** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/mattie-s-texas-hots - **Pizza Hut Express** — Main Terminal · Pizza · Quick service · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/pizza-hut-express - **Queen City Coffee** — Main Terminal · Coffee · Grab-and-go · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/queen-city-coffee - **Queen City Kitchen** — Main Terminal · American · Casual sit-down · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/queen-city-kitchen - **Subway** — Main Terminal · Sandwiches · Fast casual · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/subway - **The Market on Elmwood** — Main Terminal · American · Grab-and-go & café · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/the-market-on-elmwood - **Tim Hortons** — Main Terminal · Coffee & bakery · Quick service · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/restaurants/tim-hortons ## Lounges (2) - **The Club BUF** — Main Terminal · access: Independent lounge, Priority Pass and day pass · day pass: $40 · 04:00-19:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/lounges/the-club-buf - **WNY Freedom Lounge** — access: Active-duty military personnel with valid ID, Military veterans with valid ID, Immediate family members of eligible military guests · Daily 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/lounges/wny-freedom-lounge ## Shops (21) - **Anchor Bar** — Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/anchor-bar - **Blue Zone** — Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/blue-zone - **Bocce Club Pizza** — Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/bocce-club-pizza - **BurgerFi** — Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/burgerfi - **Discover Buffalo Niagara** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/discover-buffalo-niagara - **Duty Free Americas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/duty-free-americas - **Frivolous** — Retail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/frivolous - **Heritage Books** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/heritage-books - **Hudson** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/hudson - **Hudson Booksellers** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/hudson-booksellers - **InMotion** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/inmotion - **JetSet East** — Retail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/jetset-east - **JetSet West** — Retail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/jetset-west - **Queen City Kitchen** — Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/queen-city-kitchen - **Satterfield's Bar & Lounge** — Bar URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/satterfield-s-bar-lounge - **Souvenir Shop** — Main Terminal · Souvenirs & gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/souvenir-shop - **The Club Lounge** — Lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/the-club-lounge - **The Coffee Beanery** — Cafe URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/the-coffee-beanery - **The Market on Elmwood** — Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/the-market-on-elmwood - **Tim Hortons Cafe and Bake Shop** — Cafe URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/tim-hortons-cafe-and-bake-shop - **Vending Machines** — Vending URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/shops/vending-machines ## Parking (6) - **Cell Phone Lot** — Free waiting area · $0/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/parking/cell-phone-lot - **Daily/Hourly Garage** — Short-term covered · $23/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/parking/daily-hourly-garage - **Economy Parking Lot** — Remote with shuttle · $9/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/parking/economy-parking-lot - **Long-Term Parking Lot** — Economy surface · $9/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/parking/long-term-parking-lot - **Preferred Parking Lot** — Uncovered URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/parking/preferred-parking-lot - **Reserved Parking** — Garage · In terminal garage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/parking/reserved-parking ## Ground transport (13) - **Buffalo Limousine** — Private car service · /X · /X · /X URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/buffalo-limousine - **Buffalo Niagara International Airport Taxi Stand** — Taxi · 20-25 min to downtown Buffalo · $30-40 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/buffalo-niagara-international-airport-taxi-stand - **Greyhound Downtown Buffalo Station connection** — Intercity bus via local transi · /X · /X · /X URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/greyhound-downtown-buffalo-station-connection - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 5-15 min to nearby airport hotels · Free · Every 20-60 min (varies by hotel) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Hotel Shuttles** — Courtesy vans · 20–25 min · $15–30 · /X URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 20-25 min to downtown Buffalo · $25-40 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/lyft - **NFTA Metro Bus Route 204 Airport-Downtown Express** — Express bus · /X · /X · /X URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/nfta-metro-bus-route-204-airport-downtown-express - **NFTA Metro Bus Route 24 Genesee** — Local bus · 45-60 min · /X · /30+ min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/nfta-metro-bus-route-24-genesee - **Niagara Airbus** — Pre-booked shuttle · 20–30 min · /X · /X URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/niagara-airbus - **Niagara Airbus / Niagara Falls Shuttle Services** — Shuttle · 45-60 min to Niagara Falls, ON or NY · $40-80 · Scheduled, advance reservation recommended URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/niagara-airbus-niagara-falls-shuttle-services - **Rideshare Pickup Area** — Uber and Lyft · 10–20 min · /X · /X URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/rideshare-pickup-area - **Taxi Stand** — Metered taxis · /X · $10–15 · /X URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/taxi-stand - **Uber** — Rideshare · 20-25 min to downtown Buffalo · $25-40 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/buf/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Time_: You can often breeze from curb to gate in under 20 minutes outside peak early-morning and Sunday evening periods. - _Winter_: Favor BUF as a connection point during snow season; its ops team often handles snow better than larger NE airports. - _Local_: Meet for meals pre-security at Lake Erie Grill; it's a regular meetup spot given the airport's layout and ease of parking. - _Money_: BUF, with its lower fares and Southwest/JetBlue flights, is a cost-efficient option versus YYZ for Canadians. - _Avoid_: Early morning and Sunday evening lines; these are the bottlenecks for security, not check-in. - _Quiet_: Relax at Satterfield's Bar & Lounge; it's usually less crowded and offers more seating than other spots. - _Insider_: Remember, border traffic can be worse than airport lines during U.S. holidays or game days—plan ahead. ## Travellers notes mentioning BUF - [Buffalo Niagara Airport Parking That Fits Ski Runs, Border Hops, and Cheap Flights](https://airport.flights/notes/buf-at-buffalo-niagara-international) — by Imani Reeves, 2026-07-06 How to match Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) parking and ground transport to three real trip types: week‑long cheap-flight runs, ski weekends, and quick cross-border hops. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BUF.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/buf/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/buf/departures — HTML page with live departures