General Edward Lawrence Logan International (KBOS), Massachusetts
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (KBOS) sits on the edge of Boston Harbor, roughly 4 nautical miles from the metro core, and ranks as a Tier 1 field with substantial business aviation traffic alongside its commercial operations. The airport is towered and attended around the clock, with six paved runways ranging from a 2,557-foot crosswind strip to twin 10,000-foot-plus parallels capable of handling the largest business jets operating into the Northeast. On-site CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement support international arrivals directly at the field.
Runways
General Edward Lawrence Logan International has six paved runways. The longest, 15R/33L, is 10,083 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
General Edward Lawrence Logan International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
General Edward Lawrence Logan International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
General Edward Lawrence Logan International recorded 49,694 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KBOS concentrates in the summer months of June, July, and August, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 5,963 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
General Edward Lawrence Logan International averages 6.3 days above 90°F in July, 24.8 freeze days in January and 3.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.1°F, and January the coldest, at 36.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
General Edward Lawrence Logan International has published operating constraints in six categories: runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Approach ratio is 17:1 from the displaced threshold, improving to 43:1 when the channel is clear.
Approaches to Runway 14 are not authorized.
Approach ratio is 50:1 from the displaced threshold.
Approach ratio is 38:1 from the displaced threshold.
Approach ratio is 33:1 from the displaced threshold, improving to 50:1 to the threshold when the channel is clear.
Runway 14/32 is unidirectional: landings are not permitted on Runway 14, and takeoffs are not permitted on Runway 32.
Runway status lights are in operation.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) measuring 190 feet in length by 170 feet in width is located at the departure end of Runway 04L.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) measuring 158 feet in length by 170 feet in width is located at the departure end of Runway 15R.
For noise abatement, Runway 15R is preferred for takeoff and Runway 33L is preferred for landing; additional information on noise abatement procedures is available separately.
Use of RNAV standard instrument departures at Boston Logan is considered important for reducing noise and meeting Fly Quiet goals. Massport and the FAA encourage pilots to use published RNAV flight procedures at Boston Logan whenever possible. All aircraft with required altitudes above 10,000 feet should file RNAV SIDs with FAA ATC. Pilots with questions may contact Massport's Noise Abatement Office.
Birds observed on and in the vicinity of the airport.
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
Available for departure only.
Unusable beyond 7 degrees left of centerline.
No overnight (RON) parking is permitted for non-tenant charter aircraft without prior Massport permission.
At Terminal E, north and south cargo arrivals must contact Massport Gate Control on frequency 131.1 before entering or departing the ramp area.
Numerous cranes are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Pilots should complete all calculations prior to pushback from the gate.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
General Edward Lawrence Logan International has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Norwood Memorial (KOWD), 12.72 NM southwest.
Part of the Boston area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBOS
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KBOS for business aviation arrivals?
General Edward Lawrence Logan International operates six paved runways, all asphalt. The two longest are 15R/33L at 10,083 feet and 04R/22L at 10,006 feet, both 150 feet wide and suitable for the largest business jets. Runway 04L/22R offers 7,864 feet, and 09/27 offers 7,001 feet, also at 150 feet wide. Two shorter runways round out the field: 14/32 at 5,000 feet and 15L/33R at 2,557 feet, both only 100 feet wide. Runway 14/32 is unidirectional, with landings prohibited on Runway 14 and takeoffs prohibited on Runway 32.
Does KBOS have customs and international arrival facilities?
KBOS, General Edward Lawrence Logan International, has CBP inspection services available onsite along with a USDA compliance agreement. This supports international arrivals directly at the airport without diversion to a nearby customs facility. Attendance is scheduled around the clock, every day of the year. Combined with full-length runways exceeding 10,000 feet, the airport supports a wide range of international business aviation traffic. Crews should still confirm specific inspection hours and requirements ahead of arrival.
What EMAS or runway safety systems are installed at KBOS?
General Edward Lawrence Logan International has Engineered Materials Arresting Systems installed at two runway ends. The departure end of Runway 04L has an EMAS bed measuring 190 feet in length by 170 feet in width. The departure end of Runway 15R has a similar system measuring 158 feet in length by 170 feet in width. Runway status lights are also in operation at the field. Crews operating from these runway ends should factor these safety systems into their departure planning.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KBOS?
Business aviation traffic at KBOS, General Edward Lawrence Logan International, peaks during the summer months of June, July, and August according to FAA TFMSC data. August is the single busiest month, with 5,963 business aviation operations recorded in 2025. This compares to a low of 2,643 operations in February. September also runs high, at 5,613 operations, before traffic tapers through the fall and winter. Dispatchers scheduling summer trips into Boston should anticipate this seasonal concentration when planning slots and parking.'
Are there noise abatement procedures dispatchers should know about at Boston Logan?
Yes, General Edward Lawrence Logan International has active noise abatement preferences managed by Massport. Runway 15R is preferred for takeoff and Runway 33L is preferred for landing under these procedures. Massport and the FAA also encourage the use of published RNAV departure procedures, and aircraft with required altitudes above 10,000 feet should file RNAV SIDs with ATC. Pilots with questions are directed to contact Massport's Noise Abatement Office. These preferences are separate from ATC-assigned runways, which depend on traffic and wind conditions.