Logan International Airport in Boston recorded 442 flight delays and 281 cancellations by Monday afternoon, September 28, 2026, following a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ground delay order effective from 7:30 a.m. to 2:59 a.m. Tuesday.
Causes of Flight Disruptions
The FAA attributed the ground delay to ongoing runway and taxiway construction that reduced operational capacity at Logan. In addition, weather conditions from a nor’easter that struck southern New England over the weekend contributed to the disruption.
Massport, the airport’s operator, identified the combination of construction and lingering adverse weather as drivers of delays and cancellations on September 28.
Operational Impacts at Logan Airport
A runway normally used for landings
at Logan was closed due to construction. Massport spokesperson Jennifer Mehigan said that due to Monday’s wind conditions, flights that would typically use the closed runway were rerouted to alternative runways. This reallocation decreased air traffic controllers’ efficiency in managing arrivals and departures.
Inbound flights experienced delay averages of 5 hours and 14 minutes as a result of these operational challenges.
Regional Weather and Official Statements
The nor’easter dropped between 3 and more than 7 inches of rain across southern New England. Residual weather effects included lighter showers expected Monday evening, with up to 1 additional inch of rain forecasted. Winds were anticipated to weaken
as the storm system moved north, improving conditions gradually.
The FAA and Massport confirmed their respective roles in managing the situation, with the FAA implementing the ground delay and Massport providing operational status updates. Both emphasize the impact of construction and weather on flight operations at the airport.
