Logan International Airport
Logan International Airport sits roughly 5 kilometers northeast of downtown Boston, on a peninsula in East Boston, Massachusetts. It serves as the primary international gateway for New England and is among the busiest airports in the United States. Originally opened in 1923 as Boston Airport on tidal flats, it was later renamed for Lieutenant General Edward Lawrence Logan and has been progressively expanded over the decades.
About Logan International Airport
Logan International Airport sits roughly 5 kilometers northeast of downtown Boston, on a peninsula in East Boston, Massachusetts. It serves as the primary international gateway for New England and is among the busiest airports in the United States. Originally opened in 1923 as Boston Airport on tidal flats, it was later renamed for Lieutenant General Edward Lawrence Logan and has been progressively expanded over the decades.
The airport operates four passenger terminals, lettered A, B, C, and E, with E handling international arrivals and most foreign carriers. Six intersecting runways accommodate varied wind patterns common to the coastal site. Logan operates 24 hours, though noise abatement procedures shape overnight operations. Ongoing modernization projects have included terminal connectors, gate expansions, and roadway improvements.
Overview
Logan International Airport sits roughly 5 kilometers northeast of downtown Boston, on a peninsula in East Boston, Massachusetts. It serves as the primary international gateway for New England and is among the busiest airports in the United States. Originally opened in 1923 as Boston Airport on tidal flats, it was later renamed for Lieutenant General Edward Lawrence Logan and has been progressively expanded over the decades.
Airlines
Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways maintain major hub or focus-city operations at Logan, while American Airlines and United Airlines also run substantial schedules. Transatlantic and transpacific service is provided by carriers including British Airways, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, Air France, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific, reflecting Boston's strong academic, biotech, and financial ties abroad.
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FAQ
Logan International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Logan International Airport is located in Boston, United States (North America), at coordinates 42.370°, -71.020°.
- Its IATA code is BOS and its ICAO code is KBOS.
- Logan International Airport serves Boston, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Logan International Airport operates on America/New_York local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Logan International Airport sits at latitude 42.370° and longitude -71.020°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from BOS include American Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Delta Air Lines, Gulf Air, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and 7 more.
- Tracked destinations from BOS include London and Chicago, spread across 2 countries.
- Its address is 1 Harborside Drive, Boston, Massachusetts, 2128, United States, the phone number is +1 800-235-6426, the official website is http://www.massport.com/logan-airport. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.