Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: BUF
ICAO code: KBUF
City: Buffalo
Region / province: New York
Country / territory: United States
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 42.9405° N, 78.7322° W
Elevation: 222 m (728 ft)
Time zone: America/Detroit (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 2,691 m (8,829 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
05/23	2,691 m8,829 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes
14/32	2,183 m7,161 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
13,418 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
12,866 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,012 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
A/D	Buffalo APP/DEP	126.150 MHz
ATIS	—	135.350 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	124.700 MHz
Ground GND	—	133.200 MHz
Radio RDO	—	122.600 MHz
Tower TWR	—	120.500 MHz

Air freight to and from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Buffalo through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Niagara Falls International Airport	IAG	Niagara Falls	25 km
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport	ROC	Rochester	88 km
Erie International Tom Ridge Field	ERI	Erie	152 km
Syracuse Hancock International Airport	SYR	Syracuse	214 km
Watertown International Airport	ART	Watertown	248 km
Pittsburgh International Airport	PIT	Pittsburgh	299 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Buffalo Niagara International Airport?

The IATA code of Buffalo Niagara International Airport is BUF and its ICAO code is KBUF. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Buffalo Niagara International Airport located?

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is in Buffalo, New York, United States, at coordinates 42.9405° N, 78.7322° W and an elevation of 222 m (728 ft).

How far is Buffalo Niagara International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,012 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,866 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,418 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 18 h.

How long is the runway at Buffalo Niagara International Airport?

The longest runway at Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2,691 m (8,829 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Buffalo Niagara International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.