Logan International Airport recorded 520 delayed and canceled flights as of the night of Monday, September 28, 2026. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground delay starting at 7:30 a.m. that morning, with flights scheduled to resume normal operations at 2:59 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29. Inbound flights were experiencing average delays of approximately 5 hours and 14 minutes, according to flight tracking data.
FAA and Massport Cite Construction and Weather for Delays
The FAA attributed the ground delay to ongoing runway and taxiway construction at Logan Airport. Massport, the agency managing Logan, identified a combination of adverse weather conditions and construction as causes of the disruptions. A runway
that is typically used under Monday’s prevailing wind conditions remained closed for construction work. Jennifer Mehigan, a Massport spokesperson, explained that air traffic control had to rely on alternative runways, which reduced the efficiency of aircraft movements.
Nor’easter Brings Heavy Rain and Wind to Southern New England
The delays coincided with residual weather effects from a nor’easter that impacted southern New England over the weekend. The storm dropped between 3 and more than 7 inches of rain across the region. Lighter showers were forecasted to continue through Monday evening, with up to an additional inch of rain expected. Winds, which contributed to the operational constraints at Boston Logan, were expected
to diminish as the storm system weakened and moved northward.
Operational Impact and Traveler Advisory
Passengers encountering travel plans through Logan Airport on Monday faced significant inconvenience with hundreds of delayed and canceled flights. Massport encouraged travelers to verify their flight status directly with their airline prior to departing for the airport. The interplay of weather challenges and reduced runway availability compromised normal air traffic flow, prolonging inbound flight delays well beyond five hours on average.
