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Updated Mar 14, 2026Western New York lawmakers are seeking $250 million in the state budget for Buffalo and Niagara Falls airports, which were excluded from the last two rounds of state airport revitalization funding. Buffalo is the busiest airport in upstate New York, supporting nearly 14,000 jobs.
JetBlue announced new nonstop service from Buffalo to San Juan, Puerto Rico and Fort Myers, Florida beginning in March 2026. The San Juan route operates four times weekly starting March 27, while Fort Myers operates three times weekly starting March 26.
Airport Profile
Key Financial Data (FY 2025)
Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)
Cost per Enplanement (CPE)
Revenue
Expense
Ratemaking Overview
Settlement & True-Up
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Landing Fee Methodology
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Common Use & Gate Allocation
Additional Bonds Test
Two-part test: (i) Chief Financial Officer certifies no Event of Default exists; and (ii) either (a) Designated Financial Officer certifies Net Airport Revenues for the latest audited fiscal year equaled not less than 125% of Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds plus the new Series; or (b) Airport Consultant certifies estimated Net Airport Revenues in each of the three full Fiscal Years following the fiscal year in which the project is placed in service (or when Refunding Bonds are issued) shall equal not less than 125% of Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds including the new Series. Refunding Bonds may be issued under relaxed conditions. Completion Bonds (up to 15% of initial Series for a project) may be issued without clause (ii) compliance.
Rate Covenant
The Authority has covenanted to impose and prescribe schedules of rates, rentals, fees and charges for the Airport System to produce Net Airport Revenues (Airport Revenues less Operation and Maintenance Expenses) at least equal to one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of Debt Service on all Bonds Outstanding. Failure to comply does not constitute an Event of Default if the Authority promptly (i) causes an Airport Consultant to study and recommend rates adjustments, (ii) considers recommendations, and (iii) takes necessary action to comply. If rates are insufficient, the Authority must implement consultant recommendations unless they violate State or Federal law, regulation, mandate, or other agreements.
Flow of Funds
All Airport Revenues deposited monthly into Airport Revenue Fund. Priority waterfall: (1st) Airport Operation and Maintenance Fund and Accounts; (2nd) Airport Bond Fund and Accounts (principal and interest); (3rd) Airport Bond Reserve Fund; (4th) Subordinate debt principal, premium, interest; (5th) Subordinate debt reserve funds; (6th) Airport Renewal and Replacement Fund; (7th) Airport Development Fund (residual, applied to any corporate purpose after making up deficiencies).
Source Documents
Official Statements
Financial Statements
Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting