Yesterday, Congressman Tim Kennedy joined our Executive Director, Kim Minkel, and NFTA team members at the Buffalo Airport to announce $1.8 million in federal funding he secured to replace four of the airport’s parking lot shuttle vans. With several of the vans having logged more than 150,000 miles and showing wear and tear from thousands of airport parking lot pickups and drop-offs, the new vans will ensure that travelers at the state's busiest airport outside New York City can get to their destinations safely and comfortably. '

Surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the airport sees 11,000 passengers per day and has surpassed 5 million travelers in each of the last two years. Most importantly, the airport generates $1.7 billion in annual economic activity, supports nearly 14,000 jobs, and generates $139 million in state and local taxes. The NFTA continues to aggressively pursue Canadian passengers, with approximately 30% of passenger traffic originating from neighboring Ontario. New shuttle vans will ensure the airport remains competitive with its peers on both sides of the border, offering the latest amenities for families on the move.

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport offers more than 100 daily flights to 31 destinations across North America. In 2025, J.D. Power & Associates ranked among the highest in the nation for customer satisfaction at medium-sized airports. Last month, Kennedy announced another $8.7 million in federal funds to replace up to 8 existing passenger boarding bridges and to purchase new ground power units.