BUF Security Wait Times Buffalo Niagara Airport

CLEAR Plus & TSA PreCheck Enrollment

CLEAR Plus and TSA PreCheck speed up your security process at BUF Airport using biometric authentication and advanced technology. You can enroll in CLEAR Plus and/or TSA PreCheck at designated CLEAR enrollment locations. Start your enrollment online, then visit the enrollment location with your U.S. Passport or another acceptable ID to complete in-person steps.

Enroll in TSA PreCheck alone or bundle it with CLEAR Plus at a discount.

• Main Checkpoint
  • Sun - Fri: 4:00am - 7:30pm
  • Sat: 4:00am - 7:00pm

• Main Checkpoint
  • CLEAR Plus Enrollment:
    • Sun - Fri: 4:00am - 7:30pm
    • Sat: 4:00am - 7:00pm
  • TSA PreCheck® Enrollment:
    • 6:00am - 7:00pm
  • Located on the Departures level in front of the security checkpoint entrance. Look for TSA PreCheck and CLEAR signage.

For more details about the CLEAR program, including locations and available airports, visit the CLEAR Airport Security Guide.

How to Check BUF Airport Security Wait Times

Follow these three simple steps to check security wait times on this page:

Step 1: Find the Checkpoint Times section. Scroll to the bottom of the page or click the “Check Wait Times” button in the BUF Average Checkpoint Times widget.

Step 2: Choose your arrival time. Use the dropdown menu to select when you plan to reach security.

Step 3: View estimated wait times. The site will display the average wait time for your selected period.

Tips for Using Wait Times

• Wait times are estimates: Actual conditions may vary due to crowd levels and security delays.
• Arrive early during peak hours: Security lines are often longer in the mornings and around holidays.
• Check the official airport site: Some airports provide real-time security wait times for each checkpoint. Visit BUF Airport’s official website and search for "security wait times" to see if this feature is available.

Lost Items at TSA Checkpoints

If you've misplaced an item at a TSA checkpoint or in checked baggage at Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF), your first step should be to get in touch with the airport's Lost and Found. You can report your lost item and get more information by contacting the TSA Lost Items Contact at +1-716-635-1222. When reporting a lost item, remember to provide a detailed description of the item, including its color and any distinctive features, to help in its identification and retrieval.

About BUF Security Wait Times

The security wait times shown for Buffalo Niagara Airport are computed using a comprehensive examination of historical flight records and TSA staffing timetables. Utilizing sophisticated data evaluation techniques, various 3rd party services, and publicly available data sets to offer fairly precise estimates of wait times at BUF. However, it's important to realize that these estimates may vary due to unforeseen incidents. The TSA advises passengers to get to the airport well before their planned flight departure time.

We strive to assist you in your travel preparations by delivering reliable estimates of security checkpoint wait times. We also recommend contacting your airline for information on ticket counter wait times and any potential changes to your flight schedule. These factors should be taken into account when deciding when to arrive at BUF. Keep in mind, each airline has its own suggested and mandatory arrival times.

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