Fueling system problem forces ground stop at Boston Logan International Airport
Updated: 9:37 PM EDT Jul 5, 2026
Trouble with a fueling system forced delays and cancellations of some flights departing Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday night. NewsCenter 5 first heard about the problem from passengers, and MassPort confirmed it was affecting the flight schedule.The Federal Aviation Administration posted a ground stop for the airport, noting that the possibility of extending the order past 10:30 p.m. was 30%-60%. According to MassPort, the fueling consortium at the airport, BOSFUEL, is managed by a consortium of the airlines.A similar issue occurred in 2024 when the fuel farm system suffered an outage. At that time, officials said the system required a restart.
EAST BOSTON, Mass. —
Trouble with a fueling system forced delays and cancellations of some flights departing Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday night.
NewsCenter 5 first heard about the problem from passengers, and MassPort confirmed it was affecting the flight schedule.
The Federal Aviation Administration posted a ground stop for the airport, noting that the possibility of extending the order past 10:30 p.m. was 30%-60%.
According to MassPort, the fueling consortium at the airport, BOSFUEL, is managed by a consortium of the airlines.
A similar issue occurred in 2024 when the fuel farm system suffered an outage. At that time, officials said the system required a restart.