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Boston Logan International Airport Terminal A, Boston, MA 02128FAA rank #16 · Large hub
BOSBoston
Boston Logan International
Verified September 1, 2026
The short answer
BOS is compact but curb rules are terminal-specific. Check live security, follow the app for ride pickup, and budget shuttle time for Economy Parking or rental cars.
Arrival planner
When should I be at BOS?
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
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We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakWeekday mornings, late afternoons, Sunday evenings, and school-holiday periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
Boston Logan publishes live checkpoint waits and recommends two hours for domestic and three hours for international departures.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy garage$37/dayShuttle connection
Central / Terminal B garages$46/dayCovered terminal-area parking
Advance reservationFrom $29/dayLimited inventory; date-based
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Pickup rules vary by terminal and time. Follow airport signs to the designated garage or curb location shown in the app; drop-off remains at terminal Departures.
The Rental Car Center is served by free on-airport shuttles that generally run every five to six minutes.
Free Massport shuttles serve every terminal, the Rental Car Center, and Airport Station. Some terminals have walkways or limited post-security links, but do not assume every connection is airside.
Hotel Drive cell-phone lotAt Hotel Drive and Service RoadHotel Drive and Service Road, Boston, MA 02128
Tomahawk Drive cell-phone lotSecond official waiting location6 Tomahawk Drive, Boston, MA 02128
Boston Logan provides two free cell-phone waiting lots for attended vehicles; follow posted limits and airport signs.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingAvailable in Central, Terminal B, and Economy parking areas; availability is limited.
SmokingNo smoking or vaping inside terminals; use designated outdoor areas.
OvernightLogan operates 24 hours, but terminals may limit secure-side access and services overnight.
Sources & freshness
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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
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