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KBUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · Buffalo
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
728 ft / 222 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF), located in Buffalo, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 728 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KBUF / BUF
Municipality
Buffalo
Country
Region
US-NY — New York
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
728 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,102 ft / 2,469 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 43.8° / 223.8°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 43.8° / 223.8°
RWY 05 (43.8°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: GBI | CRS: 55°
RWY 23 (223.8°)
111.30 MHz
IDENT: BUF | CRS: 235°
Runway 14 / 32
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,161 ft / 2,183 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 126.8° / 306.8°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 126.8° / 306.8°
RWY 14 (126.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (306.8°)
109.95 MHz
IDENT: BNQ | CRS: 318°
A/D Buffalo APP/DEP
126.15 MHz
ATIS ATIS
135.35 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
124.70 MHz
GND GND
133.20 MHz
RDO RDO
122.60 MHz
TWR TWR
120.50 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026