Information and Travel Guide for Boston Logan International Airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

Boston Logan International Airport, also known as General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport is a public airport owned and operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority. It is the biggest airport in New England with six runways, and with over 28 million passengers served last 2011, it is the 19th busiest airport in the entire United States. It is one of the major gateways into the United States for several European airlines and services airlines with destinations in Canada, the Caribbean and Asia.

History

The airport was founded in September 1923 under the name Jeffrey Field as an airfield for the Army Air Corps and the Massachusetts Air Guard. The airfield only started servicing commercial flights in 1927 when it housed Colonial Air Transport. The airport's extension and expansion has always been wrought with opposition from the neighboring communities due to home demolitions and forced relocations. It was renamed Logan Airport in 1943, after Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan, a Spanish-American war officer who lived in South Boston.

Services and Amenities

Boston Logan International Airport is well-equipped with amenities to help passengers pass the time while waiting for their flight. To make the experience more enjoyable, it has a variety of fast food places and restaurants that serve a variety of choices from beer, coffee, and snacks to full-course meals and foreign cuisine. There are also bars that have live performances and lounges that offer karaoke and dancing. There are several retail shops the sell news items, souvenirs, duty-free shopping and a whole lot more. The airport even has a spa, hair and nail salon, and a kidport. The kidport is an excellent place for you to leave your children so you can unwind and relax. The kidport is safe and has an assortment of slides, toys and other activities to help keep kids busy and entertained. The airport supports free WiFi, which can be accessed through www.loganwifi.com.

Parking & Transportation

The airport has a variety of parking options that suit your needs and budget. It has a central parking garage, which can be accessed through any of the airport's terminals via moving sidewalks. Economy rates go for around $18 a day, while regular fares go for $27 a day. Aside from the central parking garage, the airport also has parking garages in Terminal B and Terminal E. You can either choose an hourly or daily rate, depending on your preferences and needs. The airport also has free shuttle services that go through all terminals.

Surrounding Places to Stay

For accommodations, you may stay at the Hilton, which is directly connected to the airport via a sky bridge. It offers free shuttle service, a health club, cable TV and indoor pool. Accommodations can go for an average of $195 a day, depending on the type of room you choose. Another viable option is the Embassy Suites, which is also close to the airport. You can reach the airport via the hotel's free shuttle service. Amenities include free breakfast, gym access, indoor pool and many more for around $210 per day.

Security

The airport utilizes Advanced Imaging Technology, or AIT, for its TSA screening process. The wait times for the screening process do not take longer than 15 minutes, although it is best to arrive at least two hours before flight departure. You may opt out and instead go through other screening processes like pat-downs and hand-held scanners. Liquids can be taken on board, provided they follow the 3-1-1 format. All liquids must be placed inside a 3-ounce container and sealed inside a clear plastic ziplock bag.


Contact Information:

Address: Logan International Airport, One Harborside Drive, Massport, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, USA
Phone: 1 617 561 1800
Fax: 1 617 561 1889
Website: http://www.massport.com/logan-airport
E-mail: Via the airport's website
Number of Terminals: 5
Time Zone: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Location: The airport is located 6km (4 miles) northeast of Boston
IATA airport code: BOS