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 north-northwest (330°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBUF 290154Z 33009KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP051 T02110172 $
What changed at KBUF?
Since the 0054Z (8:54 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.67 → 29.69 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBUF
KBUF is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 728 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
BUF ATIS INFO A 0154Z. 34009KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2969 (TWO NINER SIX NINER). ILS RY 5 APCH IN USE. DEPG RWYS 5, 32. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. ILS RY 23 OM OTS, ILS RWY 5 OM OTS. ILS RY 5 COUPLED APPROACH NOT AUTHORIZED. CAUTION BIRD ACTIVITY VICINTY AIRPORT. READBACK ALL RWY HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO A.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 7,161 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 05 | 8,829 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 23 | 8,829 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 9 kt right |
| 14 | 7,161 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→9 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → unlimited.
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 © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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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ROC UA /OV GEE170020/TM 0135/FL350/TP A333/TB CONS LGHT OCNL MOD /RM ZOB
ROC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GEE170020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGHT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous lght occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
SYR UA /OV SYR270030/TM 2320/FL350/TP A321/TB CONT LGT CHOP OCNL MOD 350-310
SYR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SYR270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2320Reported at 23:20 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGT CHOP OCNL MOD 35…Turbulence: cont light chop occasional moderate 35,000–31,000 ft.Show raw report
ITH UA /OV ITH280030/TM 2240/FL350/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD 350
ITH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITH280030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2240Reported at 22:40 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD 350Turbulence: light to moderate 350.Show raw report
BUF UA /OV BUF230010/TM 2236/FL040/TP E145/SK SCT 040/RM DURD
BUF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BUF230010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2236Reported at 22:36 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT 040Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
BUF UA /OV BUF140005/TM 2132/FL037/TP C56X/SK BKN 037/RM DURD
BUF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BUF140005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2132Reported at 21:32 UTC.FL037Altitude: 3,700 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.SK BKN 037Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
BUF UA /OV BUF050010/TM 2113/FL040/TP DA40/SK BKN 040/RM DURD
BUF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BUF050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2113Reported at 21:13 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP DA40Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN 040Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
BUF UA /OV DKK/TM 2049/FL025/TP B06/WX 5 SM/RM TCU 15 N OF DKK
BUF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DKKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2049Reported at 20:49 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP B06Aircraft type reporting.WX 5 SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM TCU 15 N OF DKKRemarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC265025/TM 2039/FL080/TP B737/SK BKN032-TOP080
ROC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC265025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2039Reported at 20:39 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN032-TOP080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ 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 35 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 57%
- 05
- 24%
- 32
- 11%
- 14
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2334Z (7:34 PM EDT)
TAF KBUF 282334Z 2900/2924 35009KT P6SM SCT020 SCT050 FM290300 33008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM290800 33007KT P6SM BKN025 FM291000 32007KT P6SM BKN015 PROB30 2910/2916 6SM -SHRA OVC012 FM291600 33009KT P6SM BKN025 FM291900 34011KT P6SM BKN040
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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
- 22h 36m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- RC Pulsers Of Western Ny 1 — Lancaster, NY · 3 mi
- Brookfield R/C Flying Club - Roll Rd — Clarence Center, NY · 5 mi
- Flying Knights of Hamburg - Community Activity Center — Orchard Park, NY · 8 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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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