Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG)
Medium airport · Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Niagara Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KIAG |
| IATA | IAG |
| Elevation | 589 ft (180 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°6'26" W 78°56'46" 43.10730, -78.94620 |
| Location | Niagara Falls, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,188 ft (1581 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 9,826 ft (2995 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Niagara Falls International Airport at a glance
Niagara Falls International Airport is a medium airport in Niagara Falls, New York, United States, known to airline systems as IAG. The field elevation of 589 ft (180 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KIAG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 9,826 ft (2995 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KIAG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Niagara Falls International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara District Airport | CYSN | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | KBUF | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport | CYTZ | 68 km (37 NM) |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | CYHM | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | CYYZ | 84 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Niagara Falls International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 589 ft field elevation of Niagara Falls International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Niagara Falls International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Niagara Falls International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Niagara Falls International Airport is KIAG, and its IATA code is IAG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Niagara Falls International Airport above sea level?
Niagara Falls International Airport sits at an elevation of 589 feet (180 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Niagara Falls International Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.1073, -78.9462 — in Niagara Falls, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Niagara District Airport, about 21 km away.
Does KIAG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KIAG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Niagara Falls International Airport?
Niagara Falls International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,826 ft (2995 m) with a PEM surface.