Niagara Falls airport (IAG)

Niagara Falls International Airport (IATA: IAG), operated by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), serves Niagara County and the Buffalo-Niagara metropolitan area with nonstop domestic flights to popular leisure destinations in the eastern and southern United States.

Official Website: niagarafallsairport.com

Phone: +1 (716) 855-6450

Terminals

The airport features a single two-level passenger terminal building with 4 gates, integrated check-in counters, and TSA security checkpoints, allowing all passenger movement on foot. While airfield and aviation operations run 24 hours without curfew, the passenger terminal only opens for scheduled commercial flights and closes approximately 30 minutes after the last departure of the day; therefore, overnight stays are not permitted inside.

Annual Passenger Traffic (2025): 67,904 passenger enplanements.

Information Desks

The terminal does not have a dedicated independent information desk. Passenger assistance and orientation are provided by airline check-in staff and NFTA representatives.

 Location

The airport is located at 2035 Niagara Falls Blvd., 4 miles (6.4 km) east of downtown Niagara Falls and about 10 to 15 minutes by car from Niagara Falls State Park, in Niagara County, New York.

What services does Niagara Falls airport (IAG) offer?

The terminal provides essential amenities and conveniences during commercial flight operation hours:

Money and Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: free wireless internet throughout the entire terminal.
• ATMs: automated teller machines are available in the terminal building. Currency exchange counters are not available.

Dining

In the pre-security public area on the ground floor, vending machines provide coffee, soft drinks, bottled water, juices, and snacks. Past the security checkpoint, a post-security food concession opens two hours prior to departing flights, serving deli-style sandwiches, pizza, salads, pastries, gourmet coffee, beer, and wine.

Shopping

The airport does not offer duty-free shopping or large retail stores.

Luggage Services

Luggage storage lockers are not available due to TSA security regulations. If you misplace an item in the terminal, submit an inquiry via the official online form on the airport website or email [email protected].

Other Services

Designated animal relief areas for service animals and pets are located outside the terminal (to the left of the building) and airside within the departure lounge (near Gates 1 and 2).

Accommodation near Niagara Falls airport (IAG)

There are no hotels or sleep pods inside the terminal, and area hotels do not operate direct complimentary shuttles specifically to this airport.

Hotels Near the Airport

Several lodging options are located nearby along Niagara Falls Boulevard:

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Niagara Falls (1.1 km / 0.7 mi)
• Rodeway Inn & Suites Niagara Falls (1.2 km / 0.7 mi)
• Best Western Summit Inn (1.3 km / 0.8 mi)
• Castle Inn & Suites (1.3 km / 0.8 mi)
• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Niagara Falls (1.9 km / 1.2 mi)
• Driftwood Motel (3.2 km / 2.0 mi)

Public and private transportation

The airport is situated roughly 10 to 15 minutes by road from downtown Niagara Falls and border crossings into Ontario, Canada.

Ridesharing

Uber and Lyft operate at the terminal. To meet your driver, exit the terminal doors, turn right, and follow signs to the designated pickup stalls near the pedestrian crosswalk leading to Parking Lot 2. Please note that rideshare vehicles are not authorized to make international border crossings into Canada.

Taxis

Local taxi operators such as A-1 Taxi provide curbside and pre-arranged service for local trips, hotels, and regional connections.

Shuttles and Private Transfers

Several private operators offer door-to-door shuttle and executive ground transportation:

• Niagara Air Bus: specialized cross-border shuttle service to hotels and residential destinations in Ontario, Canada.
• Gray Line Niagara Falls and Over The Falls Tours: guided tours and scheduled group transport.
• Executive car and limousine providers: Airport Express, Buffalo Limousine, Canam Limousine, WNY Black Car, and Giorgio's Limousine.

Trains and Public Transit

The Amtrak Niagara Falls rail station is approximately 10 minutes away (825 Depot Ave W). Regional transit and paratransit services are operated by NFTA-Metro / Paratransit. Intercity coach services via Greyhound can be accessed through connecting points across the area.

Car rental agencies

Rental car agencies have customer service desks inside the terminal, with rental vehicles parked right outside the building:

Rental Car Desks

• Alamo: features an after-hours key drop box.
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
• Hertz.
• Boulevard Van City: wheelchair-accessible vans and mobility vehicle rentals.

Important Notice: if your flight arrives after 6:00 PM, you must contact your car rental agency in advance to arrange key and vehicle pickup.

Parking services at Niagara Falls airport (IAG)

Parking facilities are situated within walking distance of the terminal, managed by the NFTA with parking fees paid upon entry:

Parking Lots

• Parking Lot 1 (Main): located directly in front of the terminal building. It has an overhead clearance restriction of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m). It features 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available at no additional charge once the parking entrance fee is paid.
• Additional Lots: uncovered parking spaces with no height restrictions, accommodating oversized vehicles, trucks, and vans.
• Cell Phone Lot: located south of the main entrance, providing up to 2 hours of free waiting inside your vehicle while meeting arriving passengers.

Rates and Considerations

Reference parking rates are $14 USD per day and $85 USD per week (up to 7 days). Payment is collected at the parking entrance.

View official parking rates

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Niagara Falls International Airport provides accessible infrastructure to assist passengers with disabilities or special requirements:

Requesting Special Assistance

Passengers requiring wheelchair service or assistance may request it upon arrival at the airline check-in counter or coordinate in advance with Allegiant Air at least 72 hours prior to travel. For screening assistance, travelers with medical conditions or disabilities may contact the TSA Cares helpline at (855) 787-2227 or email [email protected] at least 72 hours before flight departure.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The terminal features barrier-free street-level access, ramps, elevators, fully accessible individual and family restrooms, and designated curbside spaces for passenger drop-off and pick-up.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

The airport participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, allowing airport personnel to offer discreet assistance to passengers with non-visible disabilities.

Hearing Assistance

The NFTA network integrates American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services via the digital Aira ASL platform.

Unaccompanied Minors

Allegiant Air does not provide an unaccompanied minor service; children under 14 must travel on the same reservation accompanied by a traveler who is at least 15 years old.