June 9, 2026, 4:27 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
As the first airport in the U.S., Boston’s Logan International Airport is currently testing a remote terminal. What this means for passengers, how it works, and its benefits, here at TRAVELBOOK.
A large number of people fly to and from Boston daily. Accordingly, Logan International Airport is bustling, serving as a global gateway to New England. A new terminal is now set to alleviate this hustle: On June 1, the nation’s first remote terminal opened in Framingham, about 22 miles away. From there, passengers can take a bus to the main airport.
Logan Airport Remote Terminal for Selected Passengers
The official Logan International Airport website explains the procedure of the pilot project terminal. Initially, not all passengers can use the new terminal located southwest of Boston in Framingham. Only “eligible Delta and JetBlue passengers” can complete their security check at the Boston airport “before arriving at the terminal and then be dropped off directly at the terminal by bus,” the site advertises. By the way, it’s not free: The ride to the airport costs $9 for adults, while children up to 18 years old can ride for free as long as they are accompanied by a family member with a valid ticket.
Passengers of the two airlines can use the service as long as their flights depart from Boston between 5:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Passengers must reserve their spots online in advance. This can be done between 90 days and up to 90 minutes before departure. However, the airport advises early reservation, as available spots are limited.
As at the airport, passengers can also check in and drop off their luggage at the Logan Airport Remote Terminal in Framingham. Additionally, the info page advises printing boarding passes. Then it’s on to security: “The TSA security check must be completed at the remote terminal before proceeding to Boston Logan,” the airport informs. The bus then takes passengers to the security area of the terminal responsible for their flight at Logan Airport in Boston. Luggage is also transferred to the appropriate location.
Shorter Wait Times, More Relaxed Travel
The airport also summarizes the purpose: “The Logan Airport Remote Terminal simplifies the airport experience from the start.” A major advantage: You bypass the various queues at Boston airport. Additionally, there are lower parking costs around the airport and, depending on the point of origin, sometimes shorter travel times.
“The ‘Remote Terminal’ pilot project is part of Massport’s broader vision to redesign the travel experience and make passenger journeys smoother, more connected, and more efficient,” the local news site Boston.com quotes the CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority, or Massport, Rich Davey. “Passengers in and around Metro West now have a new, stress-free way to reach Boston Logan Airport,” according to a statement. He enthuses: “Imagine arriving at the airport, having already checked in and passed security, and then being dropped off just steps from your gate. This is the stress-free process we want to enable for all travelers.”
Framingham’s new remote terminal is initially a test run. If this test goes well and passengers embrace the service, it could be expanded to other airlines, as the magazine “Aero” writes. According to this, there are already optional external security checks at airports in New York (JFK), Los Angeles, and Atlanta. However, the remote terminal system is unique in the U.S. so far.