How busy is Buffalo Niagara International right now?

The TSA wait at BUF is about 9-15 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy BUF is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for BUF?

The FAA airport status for BUF (Buffalo Niagara International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. BUF has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 71 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is BUF busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Buffalo Niagara International (BUF). TSA wait is currently about 9-15 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from BUF. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Buffalo Niagara International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at BUF. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Buffalo Niagara International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 71 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Buffalo Niagara International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current BUF delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 71 minutes. About 2.7% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Buffalo Niagara International?

When departures at BUF (Buffalo Niagara International) are delayed, the average delay is about 71 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 2.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Buffalo Niagara International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At BUF, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 71 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Buffalo Niagara International?

BUF sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Buffalo Niagara International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including BUF. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

BUF Buffalo Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at BUF?

The TSA wait at BUF is about 9-15 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (24-30 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Buffalo Niagara International

BUF delays today: Buffalo Niagara International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for BUF typically shows an average delay of 71 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.7% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 17 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 9-15 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (24-30 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated May 2026.