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Boston Logan International Airport
BOS · KBOS · Boston, MA · 20 ft elevation · var 15W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KBOS / BOS
- Coordinates
- 42.3620, -71.0079
- Elevation
- 20 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Airspace
- Class B
- Weather station
- ASOS · 135.0 · ☎ 339-746-6855
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BRIDGEPORT
- NOTAM facility
- BOS
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I E
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 1 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:32 AM | 08:32Z |
| Sunrise | 05:07 AM | 09:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 00:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 00:59Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:59 PM → 04:32 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:24 PM → 04:07 AM
Plan a flight from KBOS
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 04L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 22R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 04R: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 22L: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSF · 27: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: 4-light PAPI (left) · 33R: 4-light PAPI (right) · 15R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 33L: 4-light PAPI (right) + ALSF2.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
LEFT traffic
- Landing
- Rwy 04L · 035°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.95
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04L at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04L/22R
7,864 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good) 04L
- Heading
- 035° mag · 20° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3.1°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Boat, 161 ft, 3,250 ft from threshold — 18:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 7,864 / 7,864 / 7,864 / 7,864 ft
- LAHSO
- 5,250 ft (hold short of 15L/33R)
- End lights
- REIL, centerline
22R
- Heading
- 215° mag · 200° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Boat, 44 ft, 670 ft from threshold — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 7,864 / 7,864 / 7,864 / 7,046 ft
- End lights
- centerline
- Displaced threshold
- 819 ft
Runway 04R/22L
10,006 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good) 04R
- Heading
- 035° mag · 20° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ALSF2
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 110.3 (BOS) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Boat, 157 ft, 1,550 ft from threshold — 8:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 10,006 / 10,006 / 10,006 / 8,851 ft
- End lights
- centerline, TDZ
- Displaced threshold
- 1,155 ft
22L
- Heading
- 215° mag · 200° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSF
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (LQN) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Boat, 45 ft, 525 ft from threshold — 7:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 10,006 / 10,006 / 10,006 / 8,806 ft
- LAHSO
- 6,400 ft (hold short of 09/27)
- End lights
- centerline
- Displaced threshold
- 1,199 ft
Runway 09/27
7,001 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good) 09
- Heading
- 092° mag · 77° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Boat, 158 ft, 2,050 ft from threshold — 11:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 7,001 / 7,001 / 7,001 / 7,001 ft
- End lights
- centerline
27
- Heading
- 272° mag · 257° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (DGU) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Boat, 45 ft, 500 ft from threshold — 6:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 7,001 / 7,001 / 7,001 / 7,001 ft
- LAHSO
- 5,650 ft (hold short of 04R/22L)
- End lights
- REIL, centerline
Runway 14/32
5,000 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good) 14
- Heading
- 140° mag · 125° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 174 ft, 1,364 ft from threshold, 70 ft L of centerline
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 5,000 / 5,000 / 5,000 / — ft
32
- Heading
- 320° mag · 305° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- — / — / — / 5,000 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Runway 15L/33R
2,557 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good) 15L
- Heading
- 150° mag · 135° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 2,557 / 2,557 / 2,557 / 2,557 ft
33R
- Heading
- 330° mag · 315° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 2,557 / 2,557 / 2,557 / 2,557 ft
Runway 15R/33L
10,083 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent) 15R
- Heading
- 150° mag · 135° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (MDC) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 62 ft, 3,040 ft from threshold, 140 ft L of centerline — 45:1 slope to clear
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 10,083 / 10,083 / 10,083 / 9,202 ft
- LAHSO
- 6,800 ft (hold short of 09/27)
- End lights
- centerline, TDZ
- Displaced threshold
- 882 ft
33L
- Heading
- 330° mag · 315° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ALSF2
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 110.7 (LIP) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Boat, 160 ft, 5,075 ft from threshold — 30:1 slope to clear
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 10,083 / 10,083 / 10,083 / 10,083 ft
- End lights
- centerline, TDZ
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 7,864 ft | |
| 04R/22L | 10,006 ft | |
| 09/27 | 7,001 ft | |
| 14/32 | 5,000 ft | |
| 15L/33R | 2,557 ft | |
| 15R/33L | 10,083 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| APP | 118.25 | BOSTON APP NORTH |
| APP | 120.6 | BOSTON APP WEST |
| APP | 127.2 | BOSTON APP SOUTH |
| ATIS | 135 | |
| CLD | 121.65 | CLNC DEL |
| DEP | 133 | BOSTON DEP |
| GND | 121.75 | BOSTON GROUND |
| GND | 121.9 | |
| GTE | 134.05 | GATE |
| RDO | 122.4 | BRIDGEPORT RDO |
| TWR | 128.8 | BOSTON TWR WEST |
| TWR | 132.225 | BOSTON TWR EAST |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOS · Boston | VORTAC | 112.70 | r305° / 0.9 NM |
| LWM · Lawrence | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r185° / 23 NM |
| MHT · Manchester | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r167° / 34.4 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
⚠ Hot spots published at this airport — review the hot-spot chart before you taxi ↗ Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Diverse Vector Area ↗ Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗
Approaches19
- ILS RWY 04R ↗
- ILS RWY 15R ↗
- ILS RWY 22L ↗
- ILS RWY 27 ↗
- ILS RWY 33L ↗
- ILS RWY 04R SA CAT I ↗
- ILS RWY 33L SA CAT I ↗
- ILS RWY 04R CAT II/III ↗
- ILS RWY 33L CAT II/III ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 33L X ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 04L ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 04R ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 15R ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 27 ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 32 ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 22L X ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 22L Y ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 33L Z ↗
- LIGHT VISUAL RWY 33L RWY 33L ↗
Departures
- BLZZR SIX (RNAV) ↗
- BLZZR SIX (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- BRUWN SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- BRUWN SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- CELTK SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- CELTK SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- HYLND SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- HYLND SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- LBSTA EIGHT (RNAV) ↗
- LBSTA EIGHT (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- LOGAN FOUR ↗
- LOGAN FOUR, CONT.1 ↗
- PATSS SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- PATSS SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- REVSS SIX (RNAV) ↗
- REVSS SIX (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- SSOXS SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- SSOXS SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- WYLYY FIVE (RNAV) ↗
Arrivals
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Other services
- Air freight, Cargo, Charter
Ownership & management
Owner
MASS PORT AUTHORITY
ONE HARBORSIDE DR STE 200S, BOSTON, MA
617-428-2800
Manager
EDWARD FRENI
LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HARBORSIDE DR STE 200S, EAST BOSTON, MA
617-567-5400
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THE DESIGNATION OF A MOVEMENT AREA ASSOCIATED WITH THE RELCTN IS COORDINATED WITH & DESIGNATED BY BOSTON ATCT; APPROPRIATE HOLD LINES ESTABLISHED & MARKED FOR SERVICE VEHICLE MOVEMENT & TAXILANES; RELCTN MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAA ADVISORY CIRCULAR/5930-2.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- NO RON PARKING FOR NON-TENANT CHARTER AIRCRAFT WITHOUT PRIOR MASSPORT PERMISSION.
- TERMINAL E; NORTH & SOUTH CARGO ARRIVALS CTC MASSPORT GATE CONTROL ON FREQ 131.1 BEFORE ENTERING/DEPARTING RAMP AREA.
- NMRS CRANES ON AND INVOF ARPT.
- RWY 14/32 UNIDIRECTIONAL; NO LDGS RWY 14; NO TKOFS RWY 32.
- PILOTS SHOULD COMPLETE ALL CALCULATIONS PRIOR TO PUSHBACK FROM GATE.
- RWY STATUS LGTS IN OPN.
- FOR NOISE ABATEMENT, RWY 15R IS PREFERRED FOR TKOF, RWY 33L IS PREFERRED FOR LDG. FOR MORE INFO ON NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS CALL 617-561-3333.
- THE USE OF THE RNAV SIDS AT BOSTON LOGAN ARE CRITICAL TO RDCG NOISE AND ACHIEVING OUR FLY QUIET GOALS. MASSPORT AND THE FAA ENCOURAGE PILOTS TO USE PUBLD RNAV FLIGHT PROCS AT BOSTON LOGAN ARPT WHENEVER POSS. ALL ACFT THAT HAVE REQD ALTS ABV 10,000 FT SHOULD BE FILING RNAV SIDS WITH FAA ATC. CTC MASSPORT'S NOISE ABATEMENT OFC AT 617-561-3333 WITH ANY QNS.
- ENGINEERING MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 190 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT DER 04L.
- ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 158 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT DER 15R.
- PCR VALUE: 800/F/C/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 830/F/C/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 810/F/C/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 780/F/C/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 850/F/C/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 800/F/C/X/T
- AVBL FOR DEPARTURE ONLY.
- UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.
- APCH RATIO 17:1 FROM DSPLCD THR; 43:1 WHEN CHANNEL IS CLEAR.
- APPROACHES TO RWY 14 NOT AUTHORIZED.
- APCH RATIO 50:1 FROM DSPLCD THR.
- APCH RATIO 38:1 FROM DSPLCD THR.
- APCH RATIO 33:1 FROM DSPLCD THR; 50:1 TO THR WHEN CHANNEL IS CLEAR.
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About KBOS
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS · KBOS) is an airport in Boston, MA, at 20 ft MSL. It has 6 runways, the longest 10,083 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBOS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KBOS have a control tower?
Yes. Boston Logan International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KBOS?
Boston Logan International Airport has 6 runways; the longest is 10,083 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KBOS?
Boston Logan International Airport is in Boston, MA, at an elevation of 20 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3620, -71.0079.
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