Buffalo Niagara International Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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FAA airport diagram
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Owner/Operator | Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Erie County | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 4200 Genesee Street Town of Cheektowaga |
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| Elevation AMSL | 728 ft / 222 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°56′26″N 78°43′56″W / 42.94056°N 78.73222°W | ||||||||||||||
| Website | www.buffaloairport.com | ||||||||||||||
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Sources: Bureau of Transportation Statistics
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The Buffalo Niagara International Airport is a busy airport that helps people travel to and from the Buffalo area in New York State. It also serves nearby parts of Southern Ontario, which is in Canada. Airports are important places where airplanes take off and land, connecting cities and countries.
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Entrance to the airport
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Control tower
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About Buffalo Niagara International Airport
This airport is a public airport. This means it is open for everyone to use, whether for personal travel or business. It plays a big role in connecting the Buffalo region to other places.
Where is the Airport Located?
The airport is in the Town of Cheektowaga. This town is part of Erie County in New York State. It's easy to find at 4200 Genesee Street. The airport sits about 728 feet (222 meters) above sea level.
How Big is Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
Airports need long, flat areas for planes to take off and land. These are called runways. Buffalo Niagara International Airport has two main runways.
- One runway is about 8,829 feet (2,691 meters) long.
- The other runway is about 7,161 feet (2,183 meters) long.
Both runways are made of asphalt, which is a strong material.
Who Manages the Airport?
The airport is owned and operated by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. This group helps manage transportation in the Niagara Frontier region. They make sure the airport runs smoothly and safely for all travelers.
How Many People Use the Airport?
Many people travel through Buffalo Niagara International Airport each year. For example, in 2014, over 4.7 million passengers used the airport. That's a lot of people flying in and out of Buffalo!
What are Airport Codes?
Airports around the world have special codes to identify them. These codes help with flight planning and tracking.
- The IATA code for Buffalo Niagara International Airport is BUF. This code is used by airlines and travel agencies.
- The ICAO code is KBUF. This code is used by air traffic control.
- The FAA code is also BUF. The FAA is the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States.
Images for kids
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West terminal in 1974
See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Búfalo-Niágara para niños
