You can now clear TSA security before even reaching the airport in this city

For most travelers, going through airport security is one of the most stressful parts of any trip — but a new facility outside of Boston is trying to change that for passengers leaving Logan International Airport.

On May 18, 2026, Massport and transportation company Landline officially opened Logan Airport’s remote terminal in Framingham, Massachusetts.

The facility is the first off-airport TSA security checkpoint in North America, and it is already integrated into Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways’ passenger departure process.

What is it and how does it work

Logan Airport’s remote terminal operates as a complete extension of the Boston Logan Checkpoint. Passengers traveling with Delta or JetBlue can travel to the Framingham facility, check their bags and go through TSA security screening there, using the same federally approved screening procedures in place at major Logan terminals.

After passing through security, passengers board a fixed coach which travels directly to Logan’s airside boarding area. Delta passengers are dropped off at Terminal A, Gate A18. JetBlue passengers arrive at Terminal C, Gate C8.

There is no second security check upon arrival at the airport.

For travelers from Boston’s western suburbs, the appeal is simple: park closer to home, avoid the terminal security line, and board without going through a crowded checkpoint.

TSA screening in Framingham meets federal standards

One of the most important details for travelers to understand: security screening at Framingham is not a softer or watered-down version of airport security.

TSA officers conduct screenings using the same federally approved procedures and equipment used at major checkpoints in Logan.

The facility was developed in coordination with the Transportation Security Administration, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways to ensure full compliance with federal security requirements.

Practically speaking, travelers should expect the same rules that apply at any TSA checkpoint: the 3-1-1 liquid rule for carry-on bags, identification requirements, and the standard screening process for baggage and passengers.

Why it matters beyond Boston

The Framingham Terminal represents something bigger than a local convenience service. This is the first test of a model that could potentially be applied to other congested hub airports across the country.

U.S. airports welcomed approximately one billion passengers in 2025, and forecasts are expected to approach 1.5 billion annually by 2040.

For airports operating near capacity, the traditional response has been expansion: new terminals, more gates, bigger security halls.

This approach is slow, expensive and land-intensive.

The Fixed model offers a different route: distributing the front door. By moving check-in, baggage handling and TSA screening to a remote location, the model moves congestion away from the airport rather than building around it.

Each passenger who begins their trip in Framingham represents one less car at the Logan curb and one less person in the terminal security line, according to the company.

What this means for the future of airport security

The Framingham facility is closely watched by airport operators and aviation planners. If the model proves viable at scale, it could accelerate discussions on distributed security infrastructure at other major hub airports facing capacity pressure.

It also raises a practical question for the entire industry: If TSA can effectively manage a compliant checkpoint 20 miles from an airport, what does that mean about how airports are designed and where air travel actually begins?

For now, the answer is Boston. But the model is designed to go beyond that.

One last thing

Travelers using the Framingham terminal should plan their arrival time accordingly.

Fixed coaches operate on a schedule tied to flight departures, and the property follows standard TSA checkpoint rules. Arrive with the same stamp as you would at the main airport.

Travelers can book Framingham service at massport.com/remoteterminal.

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