What's the busiest hour for departures at BUF?

Departures from Buffalo Niagara Intl peak at 10:00 local time, averaging 44.5 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of BUF?

The quietest hour with regular service is 21:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.

American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Buffalo Niagara Intl, with 81 observed departures in the past 60 days.

New York (JFK) is the most-flown destination, with 197 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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Buffalo, United States. Departures peak at 10:00 local, averaging 44.5 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-09-04. Schedule coverage: 8 days observed.

Peak departure hour

10:00

44.5 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

21:00

1.3 flights/hr

Traffic score

90/100

Relative volume

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 253.4 avg departures per day.

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 23:00 local (36.8 flights/hr). Total: 241.5 avg arrivals/day.

What's the busiest hour for departures at BUF?: Departures from Buffalo Niagara Intl peak at 10:00 local time, averaging 44.5 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of BUF?: The quietest hour with regular service is 21:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from BUF?: American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Buffalo Niagara Intl, with 81 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from BUF?: New York (JFK) is the most-flown destination, with 197 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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