Logan International Airport in Boston experienced significant flight delays and cancellations on Monday, September 28, 2026. According to FlightAware data, 520 flights had been delayed or canceled by Monday night. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground delay starting at 7:30 a.m. on September 28, lasting until 2:59 a.m. the following day.
Nor’easter Weather and Runway Constraints
Lingering effects from a recent nor’easter in southern New England contributed to the disruptions, with rainfall totals ranging between 3 and over 7 inches. Strong winds prevented the use of Logan’s preferred runway, which was closed for ongoing construction. As a result, air traffic operations were restricted
to alternative runways with reduced efficiency, further complicating flight schedules. Average inbound flight delays reached approximately five hours and 14 minutes on Monday.
Operational Impact and Official Response
Officials from the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) attributed the delays to the combined impact of the weather and infrastructure work at Logan. Massport spokesperson Jennifer Mehigan noted that due to the high wind speeds, controllers had to reroute aircraft to less efficient runways since the main runway under construction was unavailable. Massport urged travelers to check the status of their flights with airlines before traveling to the airport to avoid further inconvenience.
