Korean Air Pilots Request Non-Standard Runway in Boston Due to Poor Visibility

Runway Request and Visibility Issues

• ✈️ Korean Air flight 091 requested runway 22 left at Boston Logan International Airport, citing visibility limitations.
• ⚠️ Air traffic control initially assigned runway 15 right, which had better operational conditions with visibility over 6,000 feet.
• ❓ The pilots clarified their preference for 22 left was due to visibility, not a requirement.

ATC Clarification and Decision

• 📊 Air traffic control provided updated weather information, including an indefinite ceiling at 400 feet and RVR (Runway Visual Range) of more than 6,000 feet for runway 15 right.
• 🤝 After a brief standby, Korean Air 091 accepted runway 15 right, acknowledging the provided conditions.
• 🗣️ There was a brief moment of confusion and apology for the mix-up before the aircraft proceeded with the approach.

Boston Weather Update

• ☁️ An ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) update for Boston arrivals indicated wind at 190 at 5 knots, visibility at half a mile in fog, and an indefinite ceiling at 500 feet.
• 🌡️ The temperature was 52 degrees Fahrenheit, with an altimeter setting of 29.98.
• 📍 Despite the challenging weather, runway 15 right was reported as having visibility over 6,000 feet for an extended period.