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Boston Logan International Airport

IATA BOSICAO KBOSLocal BOS🇺🇸 Boston
Coordinates
42.3620°N, 71.0079°W
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-MA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
14° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:46
Sunrise
05:19
Sunset
20:21
Civil dusk
20:55

About 15h 2m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Boston Logan International Airport

Boston Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport — more commonly known as Boston Logan International Airport — is an international airport located mostly in East Boston and partially in Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States. Covering 2,384 acres (965 ha), it has six runways and four passenger terminals, and employs an estimated 16,000 people. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems in which it is categorized as a large hub primary commercial service facility.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KBOS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (6)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15R / 33L▸ displaced10,083 ft / 3,073 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
04R / 22L▸ displaced10,006 ft / 3,050 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
04L / 22R▸ displaced7,864 ft / 2,397 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
09 / 277,001 ft / 2,134 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 325,000 ft / 1,524 m100 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen
15L / 33R2,557 ft / 779 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (13)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPBOSTON APP WEST120.600 MHz
APPBOSTON APP NORTH118.250 MHz
APPBOSTON APP SOUTH127.200 MHz
ATISATIS135.000 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.650 MHz
DEPBOSTON DEP133.000 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
GNDBOSTON GROUND121.750 MHz
GTEGATE134.050 MHz
RDOBRIDGEPORT RDO122.400 MHz
TWRBOSTON TWR WEST128.800 MHz
TWRBOSTON TWR EAST132.225 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Services
ParkingCustomer ServicePublic TransitAccessibilityDiningShoppingWiFi

Boston Logan offers direct flights to over 100 domestic and international destinations and is serviced by over 40 different airlines.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(4)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (103)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BOSTON CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND7000 ft MSL
BOSTON CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled2000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
BOSTON CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
BOSTON CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled4000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
200 Clarendon791 ft56 ft
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton741 ft39 ft
Millenium Tower686 ft52 ft
One International Place600 ft118 ft
One Boston Place600 ft79 ft
111 Huntington Ave554 ft49 ft
WBZ-AM (Boston)525 ft16 ft
WBZ-AM (Boston)525 ft26 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Boston Logan International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Boston Logan International Airport?

The ICAO code for Boston Logan International Airport is KBOS, and its IATA code is BOS.

Where is Boston Logan International Airport located?

Boston Logan International Airport is large airport located in Boston, United States, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Boston Logan International Airport have?

Boston Logan International Airport has 6 runways, the longest being 10,083 ft / 3,073 m.

Which airlines fly to Boston Logan International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Boston Logan International Airport include Aer Lingus, AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, among 34 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Boston Logan International Airport?

Historical data lists 103 nonstop destinations from Boston Logan International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Boston Logan International Airport in?

Boston Logan International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Boston Logan International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Boston Logan International Airport is approximately 14° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Boston Logan International Airport?

The nearest airport to Boston Logan International Airport is Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD), about 12.6 nm to the sw, followed by Beverly Regional Airport and Laurence G Hanscom Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Boston Logan International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.