Boston Logan International Airport recorded 520 flight delays and cancellations on September 28, 2026, according to BostonGlobe.com. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground delay starting at 7:30 a.m., which was set to remain active until 2:59 a.m. the following day. Inbound flights faced average delays of approximately 5 hours and 14 minutes during this period.
Nor’easter Weather Combined with Runway Construction
The disruptions at Logan arose from combined factors: ongoing runway and taxiway construction and residual impacts from a nor’easter storm that swept through southern New England over the weekend. The Federal Aviation Administration attributed the ground delay specifically to the construction work. Massport, which
manages Logan Airport, noted that wind conditions prevented aircraft from using a runway normally open despite construction closures. This forced air traffic control to operate with reduced runway availability, decreasing operational efficiency.
Weather Conditions in Southern New England
Southern New England received between 3 and more than 7 inches of rainfall from the nor’easter, complicating airport operations further. Lighter showers were forecasted to continue through Monday evening, with an additional inch of rain possible. Winds were expected to diminish as the storm system weakened and moved northward.
Traveler Impact and Advisory
The combination of weather and construction resulted in significant delays and cancellations affecting hundreds of flights at Logan on
September 28. Average inbound flight delays extended over five hours. Massport recommended that travelers verify their flight status directly with their airlines before proceeding to the airport to minimize inconvenience.
