Boston Logan International Airport continued to experience flight delays on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, even after an air traffic control equipment problem that sparked a regional groundstop was resolved. As of noon, the airport reported 123 delayed flights and two cancellations, reflecting a lingering impact from the malfunction.
The issue originated in the New York City area, where a failure in air traffic control equipment forced a groundstop that affected flights throughout the Northeast on Monday. Controllers worked to correct the fault, and the system was restored by Tuesday morning. While the equipment is now operational, the backlog of flights and the need to re‑sequence traffic have kept delays in place at Logan.
Travelers at Logan reported longer wait times on the tarmac and in the terminals. Airline staff advised passengers that the situation was improving but cautioned that additional delays could still occur as the airport works to clear the queue of aircraft affected by the earlier groundstop.
Airport officials did not provide a revised schedule for when normal operations would resume, but they confirmed that the two cancellations were directly tied to the earlier equipment failure. The ongoing delays underscore the interconnected nature of Northeast air traffic management, where a problem in one hub can ripple across neighboring airports.
Despite the equipment fix, the combination of reduced runway capacity and the need to accommodate delayed arrivals and departures means that Logan will likely see a slower recovery than a typical weekday. Passengers are encouraged to stay informed through airline communications and airport announcements as the situation evolves.