Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS)
Large airport · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Airport data
| Name | Boston Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBOS |
| IATA | BOS |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°21'43" W 71°0'28" 42.36197, -71.00790 |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 7,864 ft (2397 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 10,006 ft (3050 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 7,001 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASPH-G | No |
| 15L/33R | 2,557 ft (779 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15R/33L | 10,083 ft (3073 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Boston Logan International Airport at a glance
Boston Logan International Airport is a large airport in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, known to airline systems as BOS. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBOS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 6 runways, the longest — 15R/33L — offers 10,083 ft (3073 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15R points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBOS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Boston Logan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood Memorial Airport | KOWD | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Beverly Regional Airport | KBVY | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Laurence G Hanscom Field | KBED | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Lawrence Municipal Airport | KLWM | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Worcester Regional Airport | KORH | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Boston Logan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Boston Logan International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Boston Logan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Boston Logan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Boston Logan International Airport is KBOS, and its IATA code is BOS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Boston Logan International Airport above sea level?
Boston Logan International Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Boston Logan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.3620, -71.0079 — in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Norwood Memorial Airport, about 23 km away.
Does KBOS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBOS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Boston Logan International Airport?
Boston Logan International Airport has 6 runways. The longest, 15R/33L, measures 10,083 ft (3073 m) with a ASP surface.