KBQR

VFR

BUFFALO-LANCASTER RGNL

BUFFALO · NEW YORK

Elev
751.7'
Longest RWY
3,199'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBQR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,551.7'
MSL · field 751.7' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +4 · X/W 12 kt R

METAR & TAF KBQR

KBQR does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBUF (BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL) · 5.3 NM away. Conditions at KBQR may differ.

METAR · KBUF

Observed 02:54Z

KBUF 280254Z 15012KT 10SM BKN270 18/02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01780022 58021
Wind
150° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,230 ft
Ceiling
27,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
12 NM E
VFR sectional
DETROIT
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,552 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
BUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GEORGE EZZO
Address
DARIEN CENTER NY 14040-1922

Flight service · Hours

FSS BUF
BUFFALO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 12 kt
RWY 09
067°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
12 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 067° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,552 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored67° / 247°3,199 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box right(3°)23', rr, 201' from thr, 215' R of cntrln, slope 0
27PAPI 2-box left(3°)25', rr, 201' from thr, 215' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
KBQR · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • There is a 25-foot railroad 215 feet south and parallel to the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0490.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated runway end identifier lights are on runways 09 and 27; PAPIs are on runways 09 and 27; medium intensity runway lights are on runway 9/27. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09At runway 09 end there is a 9-foot fence, a 15-foot tree, and a 23-foot railroad.Show FAA
  • 27At runway 27 end there is a 9-foot fence and a 25-foot railroad.Show FAA
  • 09Runway 09 PAPI is unusable beyond 3 degrees right of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • 27Runway 27 PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • 09At runway 09 end there is a 9-foot fence and 15-foot trees.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
  • Automated UNICOM is available. Advisory service is also available by calling 617-262-3825.Show FAA
  • 1Airport manager can be reached at 716-860-6044.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate contact is Eric Wobschall at 716-208-5460 or eric@buffalolancaster.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KBQR

Answer card
ICAO
KBQR
Name
BUFFALO-LANCASTER RGNL
Location
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Elevation
751.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,551.7 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,199 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport sits in Buffalo, New York. Field elevation is 751.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 3,199 ft long, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 123.05 for local traffic and UNICOM. The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,551.7 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. This is a VFR-only airport, so plan accordingly. The field has runway end identifier lights, PAPIs on both runway ends and medium intensity runway lighting on 09/27. The runway 09 PAPI is unusable beyond 3 degrees right of centerline. The runway 27 PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline. That matters on short final.

Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport is home to Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport, which carries AVGAS 100LL. Call the field at (716) 208-5460 for current fuel and ramp details. Published remarks also note a 25-foot railroad south and parallel to the runway. There are fence and tree obstructions near both runway ends. If you are new to the airport, brief the visual-only setup. Brief the short runway and the PAPI limits before you arrive.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBQR?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,551.7 ft MSL.
Does KBQR have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KBQR. Plan a VFR arrival and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.
Is KBQR a towered airport?
No. KBQR has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.05 for local traffic and UNICOM.
What runway is longest at Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport?
Runway 09/27 is the only runway. It is 3,199 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
What fuel is available on the field at KBQR?
The on-field FBO listed is Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (716) 208-5460 for current availability and service details.
Are there any runway end or approach hazards at KBQR?
Yes. The published remarks mention a 25-foot railroad south and parallel to the runway. They also note fence and tree obstructions near both runway ends.
What should I know about the PAPI at KBQR?
The runway 09 PAPI is unusable beyond 3 degrees right of centerline. The runway 27 PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline.
Is KBQR VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR operations only. If weather is marginal, verify the current Chart Supplement and plan conservatively.

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