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Buffalo-Lancaster Regional traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Buffalo-Lancaster Regional (BQR · KBQR) is 1,552 ft MSL · 800 AGL as published by the FAA, and every runway end is standard left traffic. · Open on the map

All of Buffalo-Lancaster Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

Pattern diagram

Drawn to scale from the FAA NASR runway alignments and the per end right traffic flags — pick a runway to see its pattern. Live wind picks the favored runway when KBQR reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 177°downwind 087°base 357°final 267°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
267° mag · 257° true
Dimensions
3,199 × 75 ft
TPA
1,552 ft MSL · 800 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.05

Enter the left downwind (heading 087°) on the 45° at 1,552 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 27
Threshold elev
751 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Rr, 25 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 215 ft L of centerline
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
752 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
09 Left traffic 087° mag 1,552 ft MSL · 800 AGL
27 Left traffic 267° mag 1,552 ft MSL · 800 AGL

Pattern altitude is published for KBQR in the FAA NASR data. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at KBQR

Buffalo-Lancaster Regional is non towered, so the pattern is self announced on CTAF 123.05. AC 90-66B asks for a report on entry and on each leg, and for the standard 45° entry to downwind at pattern altitude.

All ends are left traffic, which is the FAR 91.126 default — turns to the left unless the field charts otherwise. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KBQR?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 800 ft AGL for Buffalo-Lancaster Regional, which is 1,552 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 752 ft.

Does KBQR have right traffic?

No. All 2 runway ends at Buffalo-Lancaster Regional use standard left traffic, so no right pattern is charted here.

What frequency is the pattern on at KBQR?

Buffalo-Lancaster Regional is non towered, so pattern position reports go on the CTAF, 123.05. AC 90-66B asks for self announcing on entry and on each leg.

More about KBQR

Pattern direction and alignment are drawn from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle); the diagram is generated, not an FAA chart. Pattern altitude is shown as published where NASR carries one, otherwise as the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention. For planning and education only; always verify against the Chart Supplement.

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