BUF Today
Decent day. Departures at 73%, arrivals better at 84%. Early morning flights ran 12 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at BUF. 73% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 92%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 80%. That is a 12-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is 58 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, YTZ is the better bet right now.
BUF Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 12-point swing at BUF. The early morning block runs at 92%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 89%. Hit 69% around 6pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 73%, well below the morning numbers. A 31-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 73%, last week 72%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
BUF has been bouncing between 60% and 93%. Best day was May 5 at 93%. Worst was Jul 18 at 60%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how BUF runs.
About BUF Delays
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 73% on-time departures and 84% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport has averaged 73% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 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) and YHM (John C. Munro Hamilton 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.