Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts experienced 520 flight delays or cancellations on Monday, September 28, 2026. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground delay from 7:30 a.m. Monday until 2:59 a.m. Tuesday, according to 105.7 WROR. Inbound flights faced average delays exceeding five hours.
Nor’easter Weather and Runway Construction Reduce Capacity
The combined impact of lingering nor’easter weather and ongoing runway and taxiway maintenance significantly hindered airport operations. A runway at Logan was closed for construction, and the wind speeds on September 28 forced controllers to use alternative runways with lower efficiency. Massport officials confirmed these factors prompted the FAA to implement the extended ground delay.
The nor’easter produced between 3 and more than 7 inches of rainfall in southern New England the preceding weekend, with its residual effects persisting into Monday’s operations.
Passenger Delays and Official Communications
Travelers at Logan faced multiple cancellations and delays throughout Monday. Massport urged passengers to verify flight status prior to arriving at the airport. A spokesperson noted that under normal wind conditions, planes would have used the runway currently closed for construction, but safety concerns required the rerouting to less optimal runways, compounding delays.
