Passenger terminalSingle terminal
4200 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225FAA rank #63 · Medium hub
BUFBuffalo
Buffalo Niagara International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
BUF is straightforward, but lake-effect weather is the wild card. Use Economy for the lowest official price, allow shuttle time, and do not assume the checkpoint stays open late.
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Security peakEarly mornings, Sunday afternoons, holidays, and winter-weather disruption periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
BUF has a single terminal checkpoint with TSA PreCheck. The terminal is open 24/7, but the airport says its TSA checkpoint closes at 9 PM.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$12/dayCheapest official lot; 24/7 shuttle
Long Term$14/day24/7 shuttle
Preferred$17/dayWalkable; shuttle also available
Daily/Hourly Garage$30/dayCovered and adjacent to terminal
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickups use the designated rideshare area outside baggage claim; follow terminal signs and the app's pin.
Rental-car counters and pickup facilities are on airport property near the terminal; follow signs from baggage claim.
BUF operates one compact terminal with connected concourses; no terminal shuttle is required.
BUF cell-phone waiting lotOn Buell Avenue; follow the purple signsBuffalo Airport Cell Phone Lot, Buell Avenue, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
The free cell-phone lot is on Buell Avenue. Drivers must remain with their vehicles.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
BUF has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. The closest airport hotels line Genesee Street, generally within one mile of the terminal.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingHilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current pickup instructions
- Parking
- Extended parking requires an eligible hotel-and-parking package
Aloft Buffalo Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify current hours
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with a qualifying package
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm schedule before arrival
- Parking
- Package parking duration is shown for the selected dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingThree complimentary chargers are on Level 1, Section F-2 of the Daily/Hourly Garage; parking charges still apply.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightThe terminal is open 24/7, but TSA closes at 9 PM and overnight amenities are limited.
Sources & freshness
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Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
BUF official parking↗BUF TSA PreCheck↗BUF airport FAQs↗BUF rental cars↗