NOTICE: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, travelers should anticipate longer security lines and potential flight delays. Please plan to arrive at the airport 30–60 minutes earlier than usual. Pack light if possible, download your airline's app, and keep your phone charged to stay informed of real-time updates and communications.

Greater Buffalo Airport Security Wait Times

Typical Security Wait Time In Cheektowaga

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Greater Buffalo Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

31 minutes and 54 seconds*

Weather

Clouds

53°

Clouds

Wind Speed

7 mph

Wind Gust

7 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal MAIN

  • Main Checkpoint Closed

Greater Buffalo Airport Security Wait Times

BUF : Cheektowaga, NY

12 am - 1 am
17 m
1 am - 2 am
12 m
2 am - 3 am
6 m
3 am - 4 am
6 m
4 am - 5 am
8 m
5 am - 6 am
23 m
6 am - 7 am
0 m
7 am - 8 am
0 m
8 am - 9 am
0 m
9 am - 10 am
0 m
10 am - 11 am
0 m
11 am - 12 pm
0 m
12 pm - 1 pm
0 m
1 pm - 2 pm
18 m
2 pm - 3 pm
25 m
3 pm - 4 pm
16 m
4 pm - 5 pm
40 m
5 pm - 6 pm
22 m
6 pm - 7 pm
11 m
7 pm - 8 pm
18 m
8 pm - 9 pm
31 m
9 pm - 10 pm
41 m
10 pm - 11 pm
32 m

* Wait times are estimates, subject to change, and may not be indicative of your experience.