General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl in Boston has 6 runways. The longest is 15R/33L at 10,083 ft on asphalt. The shortest is 15L/33R at 2,557 ft on asphalt. The field elevation is 19.1 ft MSL. The control tower is open 24 hours.
ILS is available on runway ends 04R, 15R, 22L, 27 and 33L. All runway surfaces in use are asphalt. Noise abatement is a major operational factor here. Published guidance favors RNAV standard instrument departures when possible. The airport also prefers runway 15R for takeoff. Runway 33L is preferred for landing. Pilots should check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest airport notes before flight.
Wind & favored runway
Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KBOS.
Pattern entry · RWY 09
LEFT TRAFFICAll runways
| Runway | Heading (°M) | Length | Width | Surface | Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15R/33L | 120° / 300° | 10,083 ft | 150 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
| 04R/22L | 5° / 185° | 10,006 ft | 150 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
| 04L/22R | 5° / 185° | 7,864 ft | 150 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
| 09/27 | 62° / 242° | 7,001 ft | 150 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
| 14/32 | 110° / 290° | 5,000 ft | 100 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
| 15L/33R | 120° / 300° | 2,557 ft | 100 ft | ASPH | Standard L |
Traffic pattern
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns something different. At a towered field like KBOS, ATC sequences the pattern. Expect tower instructions to drive traffic flow.
Runway-specific pattern notes are not published in the facts. Noise abatement is important here. Published guidance favors RNAV departures when possible. Runway 15R is preferred for takeoff. Runway 33L is preferred for landing. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest published airport remarks.
Every end, one page
Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.