Massachusetts is set to launch a first-of-its-kind remote airport terminal next month, allowing some travellers flying out of Boston’s Logan International Airport to complete TSA screening nearly 25 miles away before heading directly to their gate.
Starting June 1, the Massachusetts Port Authority will open the Logan Airport Remote Terminal at 19 Flutie Pass along Route 9 in Framingham. Passengers can check in, drop off luggage and complete TSA screening before boarding a dedicated shuttle bus operated by Massport that takes them directly to their airside gate.
During the pilot phase, the service will be limited to Delta Air Lines and JetBlue passengers on flights scheduled between 5:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Shuttle buses, holding about 55 passengers each, will run hourly from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m., with tickets costing $9 each way. Buses are scheduled to arrive at Logan at least 45 minutes before departure.
The Framingham site also includes about 400 parking spaces priced at $7 per day, significantly cheaper than parking rates at Logan. Security remains a central focus, with state-of-the-art equipment and contingency plans in place for any unexpected issues along the route.
The concept is modelled in part on similar systems operated by The Landline Company in cities like Philadelphia and Chicago. Framingham passengers can already begin booking shuttle tickets, available from 90 days up to 90 minutes before departure, though Massport encourages early booking due to limited seating during the pilot.
