Security wait times at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Buffalo, New York KBUF #63 US airport by passengers
Official wait times are not published as open data, so we combine what travelers report with practical checkpoint advice.
- FAA status
- No delays reported Updated 2 min ago
- Weather now
- VFR 62°F Observed 1 h ago
- Late departures
- 23.8%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at BUF
No security reports for BUF in the past week. The TSA does not publish wait times as open data, so this page fills in as travelers report. Be the first to report
Checkpoints and tips
Buffalo Niagara has one central security checkpoint on the second level, shared by all seven airlines. The checkpoint closes at 9 p.m. and reopens for the first flights in the morning.
- The TSA PreCheck lane is open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Most members clear the lane in under eight minutes during the morning peak.
- CLEAR availability is inconsistent in 2026 guides. Confirm on clearme.com or the airport site before you count on it.
- Arrive at least 90 minutes before a domestic flight, and about two hours before an international departure.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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