Flight disruptions persisted at Boston Logan International Airport on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with more than 230 flights delayed and 43 canceled as of 3:10 p.m., according to tracking data. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground delay starting at noon and scheduled through 1:59 a.m. Wednesday, holding planes at departure airports to regulate arrivals amid ongoing runway construction.
Runway Construction and Weather Effects
The interruptions stem from combined factors: runway construction at Logan and a nor’easter storm that affected the New England region over the weekend and into Monday. The Federal Aviation Administration’s ground delay is directly linked to the runway work, while weather
complications from the storm exacerbated delays and cancellations over several days.
On Monday, inbound flights averaged delays exceeding five hours after another FAA ground delay was enacted. The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), which operates Logan International Airport, cited the dual impact of adverse weather and construction for the persistent scheduling problems.
Traveler Impact and Timelines
The average inbound flight delay on Tuesday was approximately 86 minutes, a significant reduction from Monday’s delays but still considerable. Massport has urged travelers to verify their flight status with airlines before traveling to the airport to avoid unnecessary wait times amid these disruptions.
Runway work at Logan is
anticipated to conclude sometime in November 2026. The FAA’s ground delay procedure holds flights at their originating airports to space arrivals, a measure aimed at maintaining safety during the construction phase. The combination of infrastructure upgrades and recent storm conditions continues to challenge normal operations at Logan Airport.
