More than 520 flights were delayed or cancelled at Logan International Airport in Boston on Monday, September 28, 2026, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed ground delays starting at 7:30 a.m. The ground delay was scheduled to last until 2:59 a.m. the next day, disrupting inbound flights that faced average delays of approximately 5 hours and 14 minutes.
Weather and Runway Work Impact Operations
The FAA attributed the ground delay to ongoing runway and taxiway construction at Logan Airport. Compounding operational challenges, the region was still experiencing effects from a nor’easter that hit southern New England over the weekend, delivering 3 to more than 7
inches of rain, with the potential for an additional inch of rain through Monday evening. Strong winds on Monday prevented the use of a runway normally preferred for arrivals, which remains closed due to construction.
Due to this closure and adverse wind conditions, air traffic controllers had to operate using alternative runways, but the capacity to move aircraft efficiently was reduced, contributing to flight disruptions.
Official Statements and Traveler Guidance
Massport, the agency responsible for Logan Airport operations, stated that both the inclement weather and construction work influenced the delays and cancellations. Massport spokesperson Jennifer Mehigan noted that because of the runway closure combined with
windy conditions, controllers cannot manage aircraft movements on the remaining runways as effectively as usual.
The FAA’s official reason for the imposed ground delay is to accommodate the constraints caused by construction. Travelers planning to use Boston Logan Airport were impacted significantly by these conditions and the related flight disruptions.
