Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is preparing a pilot program that would allow some Boston Logan International Airport passengers to clear TSA security screening at an off-site facility in Framingham before traveling to the airport. The initiative, which remains subject to Transportation Security Administration approval, is targeted to begin in summer 2026.
Under the proposal, passengers would arrive at a remote terminal near the existing Logan Express stop in Framingham, about 22 miles west of Logan. There they would check bags, undergo TSA security screening with their carry-on luggage, and then board a secure bus to the airport. Checked and carry-on bags would be stored separately under the bus. Buses are expected to operate hourly over a four- to five-hour morning window, carrying roughly 15 to 30 ticketed passengers per trip.
On arrival at Logan, buses would drop travelers airside at Terminals A or C, allowing them to bypass the main security checkpoints and proceed directly to their gates. Massport officials say the remote-terminal concept is intended to reduce roadway congestion around the airport and lower stress associated with airport security. If the Framingham trial proves successful, Massport has indicated it could expand similar service to other locations, including Woburn and Braintree.