Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Buffalo, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Buffalo, NY at 728 ft. KBUF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32), longest 8,829 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBUF in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 ft, scattered clouds at 3,900 ft, broken clouds at 7,500 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,500 ft.
METAR KBUF 130454Z 21006KT 10SM SCT025 SCT039 BKN075 22/19 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02170189 402720128 $
What changed at KBUF?
Since the 0354Z (11:54 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 11 to 6 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KBUF
KBUF is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 728 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
BUF ATIS INFO Z 0454Z. 22006KT 10SM SCT025 SCT039 BKN075 22/19 A2992 (TWO NINER NINER TWO). ILS RY 23 APCH IN USE. DEPG RWYS 23, 14. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. TWY TAXILANE F CLSD. ILS RY 23 OM OTS, ILS RWY 5 OM OTS, RY 23 PAPI OTS. ILS RWY 23 GS UNUSBL BYD 5 DEGREES RGT OF COURSE. HAZD WX INFO CONV SIGMET 10E FOR BUF AVBL ON HIWAS OR FSS. CAUTION BIRD ACTIVITY VICINTY AIRPORT. READBACK ALL RWY HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO Z.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBUF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 8,829 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 14 | 7,161 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 32 | 7,161 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 05 | 8,829 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,500 ft.
KBUF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Buffalo, NY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBUF is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBUF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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OYM UA /OV SLT/TM 0359/FL330/TP A21N/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
OYM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0359Reported at 03:59 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV BFD/TM 0232/FL310/TP B752/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFDLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0232Reported at 02:32 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV SLT/TM 0210/FL330/TP B712/TB MOD
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
OLE UA /OV OLE045015/TM 0209/FL110/TP CRJ7/TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110/RM ZOB
OLE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLE045015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0209Reported at 02:09 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110Turbulence: light chop - moderate 14,000–11,000 ft.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
HGR UA /OV TDT/TM 0134/FL160/TP PC12/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 160/RM ZOB
HGR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TDTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOP 160Turbulence: occasional light chop 160.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
JHW UA /OV JHW/TM 0132/FL350/TP MULT/TB CONS LGT CHOP 280-370/RM ZOB
JHW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JHWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0132Reported at 01:32 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP MULTAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 280-370Turbulence: continuous light chop 28,000–37,000 ft.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC290025/TM 0115/FL210/TP BCS3/TB LGT/RM ZOB
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC290025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0115Reported at 01:15 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC180020/TM 0056/FL290/TP CRJ9/TB CONS MOD CHOP 290/RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EAST TO LIGHT CHOP
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC180020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0056Reported at 00:56 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP 290Turbulence: continuous moderate chop 290.RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EA…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBUF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBUF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,400 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 57%
- 14
- 19%
- 32
- 13%
- 05
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KBUF 130520Z 1306/1406 22012KT P6SM SCT025 OVC040 FM130900 22006KT P6SM BKN015 FM131100 23006KT P6SM BKN015 FM131400 24007KT P6SM BKN020 FM131800 25015G25KT P6SM SCT030 PROB30 1319/1323 4SM -SHRA BKN050 FM132300 28010KT P6SM BKN100 FM140200 29008KT P6SM SCT100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KBUF
- IATA
- BUF
- FAA LID
- BUF
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 728 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.9405, -78.7322
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,829 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 40m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KBUF
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBUF reported VFR conditions during about 76.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 234 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.6 kt, calm 5.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.5 | 30.4 | 12.0 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 59.0 | 24.1 | 11.8 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 72.0 | 16.9 | 6.9 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 78.4 | 13.2 | 5.1 | 3.3 |
| May | 84.2 | 9.2 | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 85.3 | 9.8 | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 88.5 | 8.6 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 88.8 | 8.7 | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 85.9 | 10.2 | 2.9 | 1.0 |
| Oct | 79.6 | 13.9 | 4.8 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 74.8 | 18.0 | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 56.1 | 30.1 | 8.8 | 4.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.0 kt |
| Feb | 10.2 kt |
| Mar | 9.5 kt |
| Apr | 9.3 kt |
| May | 8.1 kt |
| Jun | 7.9 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.0 kt |
| Sep | 6.9 kt |
| Oct | 8.1 kt |
| Nov | 8.9 kt |
| Dec | 9.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBUF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Buffalo, NY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBUF weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBUF?+
KBUF has 4 runways: 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 8,829 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBUF report its own weather?+
Yes. Buffalo Niagara International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBUF have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBUF broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KBUF publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KBUF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Buffalo Niagara International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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