BOS Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 90%, arrivals slightly better at 99%. Early morning flights ran 38 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from BOS. 90% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 93%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 55%. That is a 38-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is 49 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, PVD is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at BOS
United Airlines is the most reliable carrier at BOS with 67% on-time. Alaska Airlines runs 24%. That is a 43-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 38-point swing at BOS. The early morning block runs at 93%. 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 92%. 6pm is where it broke down, dropping to 47%. A 53-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 64%, last week 62%. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
BOS has been bouncing between 43% and 88%. Best day was May 5 at 88%. Worst was Jul 21 at 43%. The norm is 68-74%, which is just how BOS runs. Today's 90% is a good day by BOS standards.
About BOS Delays
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is currently running on time with 90% on-time departures and 99% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Boston Logan International Airport has averaged 64% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.