Snow forces FAA ground stop at Boston Logan; 522 flights hit
By Matteo Floris
Last updated on 9 February 2026
A winter storm in Massachusetts prompted an FAA ground stop at Boston Logan on Feb 7. After lifting, delays remained extensive: 226 departures and 204 arrivals were delayed. Cancellations totaled 92 flights that day. Additional departure cancellations were announced on Feb 8. Delta reported 478 delayed flights and seven cancellations, while JetBlue canceled 15 flights and logged delays on 296 services. Boston led U.S. airports for delays and cancellations on Feb 7, with further disruption expected into Sunday.
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A winter storm across Massachusetts on Saturday, February 7, triggered an FAA ground stop at Boston Logan International Airport, halting flights while de-icing and safety procedures were carried out. After the stop was lifted, the FAA warned of ongoing delays, which continued through the day.
Operational impact at Boston Logan on February 7 was significant. Departing flights saw 226 delays (50% of departures), and arriving flights logged 204 delays (46% of arrivals), making the airport the nation’s leader for both departure and arrival delays that day. Cancellations were also high: 46 departing and 46 arriving flights were canceled, totaling 92 cancellations. As of Sunday, February 8, the airport had already announced seven additional departure cancellations, with expectations of more.
Several airlines were affected. Delta Air Lines reported 478 delayed flights on Saturday (about 16% of its total) and limited cancellations to seven. On February 8, Delta issued an update advising passengers on terminal arrangements and encouraging use of the shuttle bus between Terminals A and E via its Fly Delta app or My Trips. JetBlue canceled 15 flights on Saturday and recorded delays affecting 296 flights, representing 38% of its schedule at Boston Logan.
Boston Logan recorded the most canceled flights among U.S. airports on February 7. Globally, only Tokyo Haneda reported higher cancellation totals (83 departures and 52 arrivals), while Toronto Pearson also experienced disruption with 27 departures and 27 arrivals canceled.
Passengers flying through Boston Logan should expect residual disruption and verify flight status before traveling to the airport. Airlines are advising customers to use their apps and official channels for the latest gate, terminal, and rebooking information.
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Quick facts
Disruption:
Delays and Cancellations
Cause:
Weather issue
Compensation:
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected:
522
Status:
Current disruption
Start date:
2026-02-07
Airlines affected:
Delta Air Lines, JetBlue
Airports affected:
Boston Logan International Airport
Checked by:
Matteo Floris
Date updated:
9 February 2026
