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 030854Z 29006KT 10SM FEW200 16/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01560056 53003 $Wind 290° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 29
Current TAF
TAF KBOS 030900Z 0309/0412 29006KT P6SM FEW200 FM031400 12008KT P6SM SKC FM032300 17008KT P6SM SKC FM040600 23007KT P6SM SKCDecode METAR for KBOS
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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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