KBOS Boston Logan International Airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Boston, Massachusetts, at 20 ft elevation, with 6 runways: 15R/33L (10,083 ft), 04R/22L (10,006 ft), 04L/22R (7,864 ft), 09/27 (7,001 ft), 14/32 (5,000 ft), 15L/33R (2,557 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KBOS · FAA BOS · IATA BOS |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA · 42.3620, -71.0079 |
| Elevation | 20 ft MSL (6 m) |
| Tower | 128.8 MHz (BOSTON TWR WEST) |
| ATIS | 135.0 MHz |
| FAA charts | 52 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KBOS METAR and TAF
METAR KBOS 010454Z 33006KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP322 T00561033 401280056 $| Wind | From 330° at 6 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | 6°C (43°F) / -3°C (27°F) · spread 9°C |
| Altimeter | 30.48 inHg (1032 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP322: sea-level pressure 1032.2 hPa · T00561033: temperature 5.6°C, dew point -3.3°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (330° true at 6 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 15R: tailwind 6 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 33L: headwind 6 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 04R: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 22L: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 04L: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 22R: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 09: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the left
- RWY 27: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the right
- RWY 14: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 32: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
- RWY 15L: tailwind 6 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 33R: headwind 6 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:20Z · valid 1st 00Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KBOS 312320Z 0100/0206 31005KT P6SM SKC FM011100 28007KT P6SM SKC FM011900 23010KT P6SM SCT200- Initially · 1st 00Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 310° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
- From · 1st 11:00Z: wind 280° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
- From · 1st 19:00Z: wind 230° at 10 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 20,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15R / 33L | 10,083 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 04R / 22L | 10,006 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 04L / 22R | 7,864 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 09 / 27 | 7,001 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 14 / 32 | 5,000 × 100 ft | asphalt | No |
| 15L / 33R | 2,557 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | BOSTON APP NORTH | 118.25 |
| Approach | BOSTON APP WEST | 120.6 |
| Approach | BOSTON APP SOUTH | 127.2 |
| ATIS | 135.0 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.65 |
| Departure | BOSTON DEP | 133.0 |
| Ground | BOSTON GROUND | 121.75 |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Gate | 134.05 | |
| Radio (FSS) | BRIDGEPORT RDO | 122.4 |
| Tower | BOSTON TWR WEST | 128.8 |
| Tower | BOSTON TWR EAST | 132.225 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KBOS before you fly.
FAA charts for KBOS — d-TPP 2611
52 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 19
- ILS OR LOC RWY 04R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 15R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 22L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 27
- ILS OR LOC 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) X RWY 33L
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 04L
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 04R
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 15R
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 27
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 32
- RNAV (GPS) X RWY 22L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 22L
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 33L
- LIGHT VISUAL RWY 33L
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 19
- 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 (STAR) 9
Minimums, hot spots and notices 4
- TAKEOFF MINIMUMS / DIVERSE VECTOR AREA
- ALTERNATE MINIMUMS
- LAHSO
- HOT SPOTRevised this cycle
KBOS on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.