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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.

Arriving at Buffalo Niagara International in Buffalo, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Lake Erie shoreline, Downtown Buffalo skyline, Buffalo River/Harbor area, Outer Harbor breakwalls. 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.

The best window seat landing at Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Buffalo (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.