Flying in Buffalo, NY
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Buffalo — the nearest is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF), about 8 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 10m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 50m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Buffalo
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Buffalo Lancaster Regional Airport
Niagara Falls International Airport
Niagara District Airport
Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport
Genesee County Airport
Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:25–19:35 | 15h 10m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:35–16:25 | 8h 50m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12.6°C / 55°F | 3.5°C / 38°F | 23 km/h | 42% |
| Summer | 24.6°C / 76°F | 17.1°C / 63°F | 20 km/h | 44% |
| Autumn | 15.6°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 22 km/h | 41% |
| Winter | 2.4°C / 36°F | -3.8°C / 25°F | 25 km/h | 46% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Buffalo, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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