Boston Logan International Airport Plane Spotting Guide

SPOT A: Constitution Beach

This spot is most useful for runway 22L and 22R arrivals and departures as well as taxi shots of planes taxiing to or rolling off the 22's

SPOT B: Coughlin Park/Yirrel Beach

This spot is useful for arrivals on 27 and departures on 9. Taxi action with 33 is also visible, and runway 4L/R & 22L/R operations are also visible - but at quite a distance. You can also walk down Grand View Ave from Couglin Park... which offers similar views from different angles. Bring food and water

SPOT C: Pleasure Bay/Fort Independence

This spot is one of the most often utilized by ATC - especially during the winter mounth due to wind shifting primarily to N/S. It is by far best for runway 4L/4R approaches, though runway 22L/22R departures are possible to see along with taxi/ground action - especially with a good pair of binoculars.

SPOT D: Airport Subway/East Boston Park

These locations are good for unway 15R arrivals (rare) and runway 33L departures (also rare) ONLY.

SPOT E: Rt 145/Saratoga Rd/Main St Winthrop

Arivals on the 22's, and departures on the 4's only. Runway 22L will see all aircraft types, while runway 22R will see mostly regional jets and props.