How busy is Boston Logan International right now?

The TSA wait at BOS is about 17-23 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy BOS is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for BOS?

The FAA airport status for BOS (Boston Logan International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. BOS has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 74 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is BOS busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Boston Logan International (BOS). TSA wait is currently about 17-23 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from BOS. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Boston Logan International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at BOS. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Boston Logan International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 74 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Boston Logan International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current BOS delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes. About 2% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

What is the average departure delay at Boston Logan International?

When departures at BOS (Boston Logan International) are delayed, the average delay is about 74 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Boston Logan International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At BOS, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Boston Logan International?

BOS sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Boston Logan International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including BOS. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Q: What are TSA wait times at BOS?

The TSA wait at BOS is about 17-23 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (26-32 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Boston Logan International

BOS delays today: Boston Logan International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for BOS typically shows an average delay of 74 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 17-23 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (26-32 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.

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17–23 minutes

Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 7 AM (26–32 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 79% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Planes often wait a while before takeoff. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes.

This airport occasional fog (~4 days/month), rainy (~12 precip days/month), tends to be windy (avg 12 mph).

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

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Allegiant Air92%

Republic Airways82%

United Airlines80%

Delta Air Lines78%

Alaska Airlines78%

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