Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Boston Logan International Airport in Boston, MA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Boston, MA at 20 ft. KBOS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 12 runways (04L, 04R, 09, 14), longest 10,083 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBOS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (190°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KBOS 130054Z 19008KT 10SM BKN250 19/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01890117
What changed at KBOS?
Since the 2354Z (7:54 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2354Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBOS
KBOS is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 25,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 250 ft (field elevation 20 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
BOS ATIS INFO A 0054Z. 21008KT 10SM BKN250 19/12 A3011 (THREE ZERO ONE ONE). ILS 22L, DEP 15R. RWY 27 IS APPROVED FOR TURN OFF. READBACK ALL HOLD SHORT INSTRCNS AND ASSIGNED ALTITUDES. INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY IN THE VICINITY OF LOGAN AIRPORT. NUMEROUS CRANES IN BOSTON AREA AND IN VICINITY OF LOGAN AIRPORT. RWY 9/27 CLSD. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO A.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBOS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22LFAV | 10,006 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 22R | 7,864 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 15L | 2,557 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 15R | 10,083 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 14 | 5,000 ft | ASPH-G | 3 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 27 | 7,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 09 | 7,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 32 | 5,000 ft | ASPH-G | 3 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 33L | 10,083 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 33R | 2,557 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 04L | 7,864 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 04R | 10,006 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 25,000 ft.
KBOS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Boston Logan International Airport in Boston, MA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBOS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBOS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BDL UA /OV BDL250020/TM 2335/FL270/TP A319/TB NEG/RM DURC N90 DEPT
BDL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDL250020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2335Reported at 23:35 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURC N90 DEPTRemarks.Show raw report
VSF UA /OV 2B3/TM 2317/FL360/TP B38M/TB NEG
VSF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 2B3Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2317Reported at 23:17 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
DDH UA /OV 4V8 /TM 2157 /FL080 /TP SR20 /SK SKC /WV 22020KT /TB NEG
DDH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 4V8Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2157Reported at 21:57 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP SR20Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WV 22020KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
BVY UA /OV BVY/TM 2003/FL330/TP E545/TB LGT OCNL MOD 330-310
BVY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BVYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2003Reported at 20:03 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT OCNL MOD 330-310Turbulence: light occasional moderate 33,000–31,000 ft.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBOS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBOS reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 25,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
- 22L/22R
- 21%
- 32
- 18%
- 04L/04R
- 15%
- 09
- 14%
- 27
- 14%
- 14
- 13%
- 33L/33R
- 3%
- 15L/15R
- 2%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KBOS 122320Z 1300/1406 17010KT P6SM SCT250 FM131000 17007KT P6SM OVC040 TEMPO 1312/1314 4SM SHRA OVC022 FM131400 15006KT 3SM SHRA OVC015 FM131600 10007KT 2SM +SHRA OVC008 PROB30 1316/1320 1SM TSRA OVC008CB FM132300 01006KT P6SM BKN008
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KBOS
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KBOS.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KBOS
- IATA
- BOS
- FAA LID
- BOS
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.3620, -71.0079
- Runways
- 12
- Longest runway
- 10,083 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 21h 48m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KBOS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBOS reported VFR conditions during about 80.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 275 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.4 kt, calm 3.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.0 | 11.0 | 7.6 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 79.4 | 9.0 | 7.3 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 79.7 | 9.6 | 7.1 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 79.2 | 10.4 | 7.0 | 3.4 |
| May | 76.5 | 10.6 | 8.0 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 78.2 | 10.8 | 7.1 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 83.2 | 9.8 | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 87.1 | 7.4 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 83.1 | 9.3 | 4.9 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 78.5 | 12.0 | 6.6 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 83.1 | 9.7 | 4.7 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 76.4 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 3.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.4 kt |
| Feb | 10.4 kt |
| Mar | 10.8 kt |
| Apr | 10.4 kt |
| May | 9.2 kt |
| Jun | 8.6 kt |
| Jul | 8.2 kt |
| Aug | 8.1 kt |
| Sep | 8.4 kt |
| Oct | 9.2 kt |
| Nov | 9.5 kt |
| Dec | 9.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBOS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Boston Logan International Airport in Boston, MA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 12 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBOS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBOS?+
KBOS has 12 runways: 04L, 04R, 09, 14, 15L, 15R, 22L, 22R, 27, 32, 33L, 33R; the longest is 10,083 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBOS report its own weather?+
Yes. Boston Logan International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBOS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBOS broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KBOS publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KBOS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Boston Logan International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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