BOS Today
Decent day. Departures at 75%, arrivals slightly better at 83%. Early morning flights ran 31 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at BOS. 75% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 92%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 61%. That is a 31-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is 45 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, MHT is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at BOS
Cathay Pacific is the most reliable carrier at BOS with 93% on-time. Virgin Atlantic runs 28%. That is a 65-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
BOS Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Boston Logan International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 31-point swing at BOS. The early morning block runs at 92%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 90%. Hit 45% around 1am, peaked at 100% around 6am. Currently at 75%, well below the morning numbers. A 55-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (70% vs 74%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
BOS has been bouncing between 39% and 88%. Best day was Aug 26 at 88%. Worst was Sep 4 at 39%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how BOS runs.
About BOS Delays
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 75% on-time departures and 83% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Boston Logan International Airport has averaged 70% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Boston Logan International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include MHT (Manchester-Boston Regional Airport), PVD (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and BDL (Bradley International Airport). When BOS is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Boston Logan International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.