Massport Celebrates Terminal E Improvements and 100th Anniversary of Boston's Logan International Airport

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Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today celebrated the upgrade and expansion of Terminal E, the airport’s international terminal at Boston Logan International Airport, and also marked the airport's 100-year anniversary with a new exhibit.  Read press release.

The improvements were made in part thanks to a $62 million grant by the FAA as a part of the new Airport Terminal Program.  The grant was announced in September 2022 when President Joe Biden joined the Massachusetts congressional delegation and airport officials to celebrate the funding. 

Along with four new gates at Terminal E, improvements include a new, state-of-the-art TSA 7-lane security checkpoints; an expanded Arrivals Level curb; expanded ticketing area; 100,000+ sq. footage of modern hold room and concession space; enhanced outbound baggage handling system and baggage claim capacity; and advanced amenities and diversified seating options to enhance the passenger experience.


Once through the new security checkpoint, passengers flow into an open space with high ceilings drenched in natural light where they will find a number of new concessions, departure lounges and can access new airline clubs on the fourth level. The project included construction of approximately 390,000 square feet and renovations to the existing Terminal E structure to create a unified building.  Read summary of the modernization improvements. 

Opened in September 1923 for the military, Boston's Airport quickly grew in tandem with aviation technology advancements and the demand for commercial flights. It went from a small field with two runways to a world-class transportation hub with more than 120 nonstop destinations, providing travelers and businesses with a gateway to tourism opportunities and international trade. 



The Edward L. Logan International Airport was named for General Edward L. Logan (1875-1939), a first generation Irish-American, military leader, civic leader and municipal judge with family roots in Ballygar, Galway and South Boston.  In 1943, the Massachusetts state legislature voted to approve a $4.75 million expansion of the East Boston airport, and state house lawmakers voted to officially name the new airport in honor of Edward L. Logan in 1956. 

A statue honoring Logan was created by sculptor Joseph Coletti and unveiled at the airport on May 20, 1956. His wife attended, along with his daughter Patricia, who unveiled the statue, and son Edward, Jr.

The Commonwealth and City of Boston both managed the facility through the decades and Massport has owned and managed the airport since 1956.  Terminal E was first built in 1974 with 12 gates; these new gates bring the total number to 16.


Massport also unveiled its centennial exhibit in the public area of Terminal E called Boston Logan Looks Back: A century of Powering What’s Possible that focuses on critical events that shaped Boston Logan. Visitors of the exhibit will be able to view a series of videos and archive photography that explore the airport’s historical moments, impressive innovations and significant challenges. The videos, including historic moments such as when Amelia Earhart visited Logan in 1933,

Today, Logan serves 53 international destinations to more than 30 countries on four continents. International flights generate billions of dollars in economic benefits to the Commonwealth. In 2019, international travelers to Massachusetts spent $4 billion and contributed $250 million in state and local taxes.

Read about the Aer Lingus and Delta Air Lines service between Logan International Airport and Ireland. 


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