KBUF · Buffalo, New York
Buffalo/Niagara International Airport
KBUFMarch 25, 2026 · KBUF-1225
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Signature Flight Support
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- Available
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Signature Flight Support
CBP facility located within the Signature building.
Federal Inspection Station (FIS)
All crew and passengers are processed here; tower directs to gate/tarmac.
Aircraft will pull up to the CBP facility within the Signature Flight Support building.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft will pull up to the CBP facility located within the Signature Flight Support building.
- The control tower will guide the aircraft if needed.
- Be prepared to present travel documents.
- International waste will be processed by CBP Agriculture Specialists. KBUF:
- The control tower will direct the aircraft to the proper gate/ tarmac location which will generate a block time.
- All crew and passengers will be processed within the FIS.
- Be prepared to present travel documents.
- International waste will be processed by CBP Agriculture Specialists.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Obtain CBP permission to land 2–24 hours prior; follow tower instructions to Signature CBP facility or FIS; present travel documents.
Appointment
Unknown- Flights at KBUF can be processed 24/7 with advance notice of arrival provided.
- Signature hours are 0700-2400, 7 days per week.
- Flights arriving with 20 or more passengers must be processed at the FIS, not at Signature Flight Support. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov January 05, 202 6 Publication Number KBUF-0126
Departure
Commercial operators must contact CBP for outbound clearance.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required 2–24 hours prior; +/-30 min tolerance.
- Processing available 24/7 with advance notice.
- Signature hours 07:00–24:00 daily.
- Flights with 20+ passengers processed at the FIS.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
4200 Genesee StreetBuffalo, NY 14225Related Resources for KBUF
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 24 hours per day
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Inspection services available 24/7 in accordance with permission to land procedures.
Availability
Available
24/7 processing with advance notice; Signature hours 07:00–24:00.
- Flights with 20 or more passengers must be processed at the FIS, not at Signature.
- Permission to land procedures apply.
Remarks
- Flights at KBUF can be processed 24/7 with advance notice of arrival provided.
- Signature hours are 0700-2400, 7 days per week.
- Flights arriving with 20 or more passengers must be processed at the FIS, not at Signature Flight Support. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov January 05, 202 6 Publication Number KBUF-0126
Detected Topics
- Landing Rights
- FBO Coordination
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
- Usda Waste
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Original Content
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) 4200 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 24 hours per day Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (716) 843-8521 CBP Buffalo FIS Arrivals (716) 632-4727 Signature Flight Support Arrivals KBUF_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Buffalo Niagara International Airport are available seven days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port’s permission to land procedures. See special procedures below. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from foreign airport and at least two hours but not more than 24 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process Signature Flight Support: • Aircraft will pull up to the CBP facility located within the Signature Flight Support building. • The control tower will guide the aircraft if needed. • Be prepared to present travel documents. • International waste will be processed by CBP Agriculture Specialists. KBUF: • The control tower will direct the aircraft to the proper gate/ tarmac location which will generate a block time. • All crew and passengers will be processed within the FIS. • Be prepared to present travel documents. • International waste will be processed by CBP Agriculture Specialists. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Flights at KBUF can be processed 24/7 with advance notice of arrival provided. • Signature hours are 0700-2400, 7 days per week. • Flights arriving with 20 or more passengers must be processed at the FIS, not at Signature Flight Support. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov January 05, 202 6 Publication Number KBUF-0126