BUF Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 60%, arrivals better at 80%. Afternoon flights ran 55 points better than early morning. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 72%.
Pick Your Window
Afternoon vs Early Morning is a 55-point swing at BUF. The afternoon block runs at 72%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 78%. Hit 0% around 1am, peaked at 92% around 10am. Currently at 60%, well below the morning numbers. A 92-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 16 points from last week (57% vs 73%). Arrivals down 21 points too. Fri was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
BUF has been bouncing between 0% and 93%. Best day was Feb 14 at 93%. Worst was Feb 19 at 0%. The norm is 67-73%, which is just how BUF runs. Today's 60% is well below the norm.
About BUF Delays
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 60% on-time departures and 80% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport has averaged 57% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include ROC (Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport), YTZ (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport), YHM (John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport) and YYZ (Toronto Pearson International Airport). When BUF is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Buffalo Niagara International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.