Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS)

Boston, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KBOS

IATA

BOS

City

Boston

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

20 ft

Runways

6 runways

Coordinates

42.3656, -71.0096

Overview

Major New England airport with challenging wind patterns off the harbor and complex noise abatement procedures.

Current Weather at KBOS

Pilots flying into or out of Boston Logan International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KBOS 210054Z 29010G20KT 10SM FEW055 SCT130 SCT250 27/10 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02670100

Wind 290° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 29

Current TAF

TAF KBOS 202320Z 2100/2206 28012G20KT P6SM SCT100 FM210200 29010KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2102/2105 -SHRA FM210500 33010KT P6SM BKN100 FM211200 02007KT P6SM BKN100 FM211400 09010KT P6SM BKN100 FM220000 33003KT P6SM SCT200

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Boston Logan International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KBOS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KBOS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Boston. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Boston Logan International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Boston Logan International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KBOS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Boston Logan International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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