Domestic, carry-on only
Add deplaning and the walk through the correct terminal to its signed passenger-pickup area.
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The short answer for a pickup at Boston Logan (BOS)
For a Boston Logan pickup, calculate for when the passenger reaches the correct Terminal A, B, C or E passenger-pickup area with their bags. Use the free Cell Phone Lot for a short wait, then account for tunnel traffic, airport roadway construction and terminal-specific pickup routing before entering the curb system.
When the passenger may be ready
Domestic, checked bag
Wait for baggage claim to finish before the passenger sends the terminal, door and pickup zone.
International arrival
Include immigration, baggage claim and customs before the passenger reaches the public Terminal E pickup area.
Pickup rules
- Confirm Terminal A, B, C or E and follow current signs for private passenger pickup; airport construction can change the final route.
- Ask the passenger for the terminal and nearest posted door or pickup-zone marker only after they reach the public side.
- Use short-term parking if you plan to meet inside rather than trying to wait at the terminal curb.
Where to wait
- Massport provides a free Cell Phone Lot for drivers waiting for an arriving passenger and currently limits the wait to 30 minutes.
- Massport has announced a Cell Phone Lot move to 6 Tomahawk Drive, so follow current airport signs and construction notices rather than an older saved location.
Terminal details
- Boston Logan has four terminals with separate roadway branches, so the terminal is essential even when the airport is close to downtown.
- Terminal E handles many international arrivals, while construction or curb changes can alter the signed private-vehicle pickup path.
Road access
- I-90, the Ted Williams Tunnel, Sumner Tunnel traffic, harbor crossings and downtown events can turn a short geographic trip into a variable drive.
- Check Massport's roadway and construction updates before leaving, especially when a tunnel closure or terminal detour is active.
BOS pickup questions
Where can I wait for a pickup at Boston Logan?
Use Massport's free Cell Phone Lot for a short wait. Massport currently lists a 30-minute maximum and has announced a relocation to 6 Tomahawk Drive, so follow current signs.
What should my passenger send me at BOS?
Ask for Terminal A, B, C or E plus the nearest posted door or passenger-pickup marker after the passenger has collected every bag.
Does the BOS calculator account for tunnel closures?
It estimates the road trip for the selected time, but it does not monitor a live tunnel closure or temporary airport detour. Check Massport roadway updates before leaving.
Official airport sources
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Airport rules and flight operations can change, so confirm current guidance before leaving.