More than 520 flights were delayed or canceled at Logan International Airport in Boston on Monday, September 28, 2026. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground delay starting at 7:30 a.m. that day, limiting inbound flights and causing average delays of about 5 hours and 14 minutes. The ground delay was set to continue until 2:59 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, according to the FAA.
Nor’easter Weather and Runway Work Reduce Capacity
The FAA attributed the ground delay to runway and taxiway construction work ongoing at Logan Airport. Meanwhile, the southern New England region was dealing with lingering effects from a nor’easter storm that brought between 3 and
over 7 inches of rain to the area. Massport, the airport’s operator, said delays and cancellations were caused by both the weather and construction.
Alternative Runway Use Limits Traffic Efficiency
Jennifer Mehigan, a Massport spokesperson, explained that Monday’s wind conditions prevented aircraft from using a runway currently closed for construction but normally preferred under such weather. As a result, controllers had to direct flights to other runways, which reduced the efficiency of air traffic management and contributed to delays and cancellations.
Passenger Impact and Weather Outlook
The combined effects of the FAA’s ground delay, nor’easter precipitation, and construction issues disrupted more than 520 scheduled flights at Logan on Monday. Inbound flights
experienced average delays exceeding five hours, and cancellations compounded disruption. Massport advised travelers to verify their flight status with airlines before traveling to the airport.
Following the heavy rainfall from the nor’easter, lighter showers were forecasted for Monday evening with up to an additional inch of rain possible. Forecasts indicated that winds would decrease as the storm system weakened and moved northward.
