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Airports / Massachusetts / BOS
Large airport · BOS
Boston Logan International Airport.
Boston, Massachusetts · 20 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
25,625 ratings
1
Operators based
20
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Boston, MassachusettsELEV 20 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
25,625
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
20
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS / BOS) sits in Boston, Massachusetts, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 20 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Tuckamore Aviation Corporation is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD, 13 nm), Beverly Regional Airport (BVY, 14 nm), and Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED, 14 nm). With 6 runways, the longest 10,083-foot paved runway, BOS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Boston, MA destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Boston.
1 FBO serves KBOS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Boston
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSignature-Boston is located at Logan International Airport in East Boston, just three miles northeast of downtown Boston. This capital of the Bay State boasts a diverse economy reflecting its economic and cultural history. The area's industrial roots reach to the birth of industrial America. The earliest water-driven mills were built nearby.
- Fuel
- 24 hours a day/7 days a week
- Unicom 130.25
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Food Options: There are plenty of food options to choose from, which is a great convenience for travelers.”
Geo Mab5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Boston Logan International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBOS
IATA
BOS
FAA / Local
BOS
Elevation
20 ft
Coordinates
42.3620° N · 71.0079° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MA fields
state range 9–1,188 ft
At 20 ft, BOS sits lower than 86% of the 22 Massachusetts fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
6 runways
longest 10,083 ft
- 15R/33L10,083 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04R/22L10,006 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04L/22R7,864 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/277,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/325,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 15L/33R2,557 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,083 ft
BOS's 10,083 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmOWDNorwood Memorial AirportNorwood
- 14nmBVYBeverly Regional AirportBeverly / Danvers
- 14nmBEDLaurence G Hanscom FieldBedford
- 22nmLWMLawrence Municipal AirportLawrence
- 39nmORHWorcester Regional AirportWorcester
- 39nmMHTManchester-Boston Regional AirportManchester
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKBOS · Boston Logan International Airport · Boston, MA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BOS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 164 nm | 47m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 358 nm | 1h 14m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 751 nm | 2h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 817 nm | 2h 18m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,042 nm | 2h 49m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,095 nm | 2h 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,348 nm | 3h 32m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,397 nm | 3h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BOS?
- Boston Logan International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,083 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BOS?
- Boston Logan International Airport has 6 runways; the longest measures 10,083 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BOS?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Boston Logan International Airport as a home base, including Tuckamore Aviation Corporation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Boston Logan International Airport?
- One FBO serves BOS: Signature Flight Support Boston. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BOS?
- The closest alternate is Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD), about 13 nm away, followed by Beverly Regional Airport (BVY) at 14 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BOS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 14m (358 nm), Chicago about 2h 9m (751 nm), Nashville about 2h 18m (817 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.