Updated
Updated · CBS New York · Sep 23
Logan Flights Risk Cancellations as Nor'easter Could Bring 55 mph Winds
Updated
Updated · CBS New York · Sep 23

Logan Flights Risk Cancellations as Nor'easter Could Bring 55 mph Winds

3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Sep 23

Summary

  • Boston Logan travelers this weekend face possible delays and preemptive cancellations as forecasters track a potential nor'easter along the Massachusetts coast.
  • 55 mph gusts are possible in the Boston area, and pilots say operations can be curtailed if crosswinds top roughly 40 mph or runways cannot align safely with the wind.
  • Logan can keep operating with alternate runway setups, but some non-optimal runways may close, reducing capacity and increasing the chance of disruptions over several days.
  • Seven straight days of gusty weather are in the forecast, though pilots say it is still too early to know whether conditions will be severe enough to cause unusual shutdowns.

Insights

With Logan Airport already reeling from recent FAA outages, could this looming 55-mph nor'easter trigger a complete week-long travel collapse?
As astronomical high tides and violent gusts converge, what hidden vulnerabilities will this massive storm expose at Boston's coastal airport?