BUF (Buffalo) window seat guide

At Buffalo Niagara International in Buffalo: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Lake Erie shoreline, City of Buffalo skyline, Buffalo River/harbor area, rural Southern Tier farmland in the distance.

When taking off from Buffalo Niagara International (BUF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing southwest on runway 23, the right side of the aircraft faces northwest, giving a good view over the city of Buffalo and the eastern shoreline of Lake Erie as you climb out. The left side mostly shows farmland and rolling hills of the Southern Tier with less to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Lake Erie shoreline, City of Buffalo skyline, Buffalo River/harbor area, rural Southern Tier farmland in the distance.

When landing at Buffalo Niagara International (BUF), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical runway 05 approach, aircraft fly in from the southwest on a track roughly toward the northeast, and downtown Buffalo along with the Lake Erie shoreline sits just off to the right of that flight path. Right-side passengers get a good look at the Buffalo skyline and the lake's edge before the turn onto final. Notable sights include: Lake Erie shoreline, Downtown Buffalo skyline, Buffalo River/Harbor area, Outer Harbor breakwalls.

The best window seat at Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Buffalo (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.