Buffalo, New York · field elev 727 ft
Density Altitude at Buffalo Niagara International (KBUF)
Buffalo Niagara International sits at 727 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (80 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,269 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5 | −1,369 ft | 32.1 | −904 ft |
| February | 26.4 | −1,305 ft | 33.3 | −820 ft |
| March | 34.1 | −764 ft | 41.8 | −234 ft |
| April | 45.6 | 24 ft | 54.7 | 633 ft |
| May | 57.9 | 843 ft | 67.4 | 1,460 ft |
| June | 66.9 | 1,428 ft | 75.6 | 1,981 ft |
| July | 71.7 | 1,734 ft | 80.2 | 2,269 ft |
| August | 70.4 | 1,652 ft | 79.0 | 2,194 ft |
| September | 63.4 | 1,202 ft | 72.3 | 1,772 ft |
| October | 51.7 | 434 ft | 59.6 | 955 ft |
| November | 41.0 | −288 ft | 47.8 | 173 ft |
| December | 31.4 | −953 ft | 37.2 | −549 ft |
▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.
Run today’s numbers for KBUF
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 727 ft — the air behaves like 2,257 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 728 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KBUF in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 80 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Buffalo Niagara International reaches roughly 2,269 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.
What is the density altitude at KBUF on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,369 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 1,734 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 727 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Buffalo Niagara International?
727 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBUF (ICAO) / BUF (FAA), in Buffalo, New York.