Flying through Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and need to find a place to smoke? Logan is smoke-free indoors, but offers designated outdoor smoking areas across multiple terminals. Here’s your complete guide to smoking at Boston’s major airport.
Smoking Policy at Boston Logan Airport
Boston Logan Airport follows Massachusetts public health codes with a complete ban on indoor smoking. All indoor smoking lounges were eliminated years ago. Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas across Terminals A, B, and C. These zones are positioned at least 25 feet away from entrances and air intakes as required by state law.
Terminal A Smoking Areas
First Floor:
- Near Gate A106, close to Baggage Claim A4 and towards the shuttle exit area
- Near Gate A102, near Baggage Claim A1 towards the shuttle exit area
Second Floor:
- Near Gate A204, close to the conveyance area
- Near Gate A201
Terminal B Smoking Areas
First Floor:
- Near Gate B117, close to the pet relief area, Smarte Cafe, and Baggage Claim B10
- Arrivals area between Gate B107 and B109
- Near Gate B102, adjacent to the Assisted Care Restroom
- Between Gates B105 and B106
- Between Gates B114 and B115
Second Floor:
- Near Gate B206
- Opposite Bank of America near Gate B207
Terminal C Smoking Areas
Pre-security curbside areas are available on both arrivals and departures levels. No specific gate-designated smoking zones are assigned – simply use the outdoor curbside areas.
Terminal E – No Designated Areas
There are no designated smoking areas at Terminal E. If you need to smoke while using Terminal E, you’ll need to travel to Terminal C and use the smoking areas there.
Important Information
All designated smoking areas are located before security checkpoints – there are no smoking facilities past TSA screening. If you need to smoke after clearing security, you’ll have to exit the secure area and go through security again.
Massachusetts law (General Law Chapter 270) strictly regulates smoking. Violations can result in fines and removal from the premises. The law also prohibits tobacco sales to anyone under 21.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, smoking is completely prohibited inside all Boston Logan terminals. You can only smoke in designated outdoor areas across Terminals A, B, and C, at least 25 feet from entrances.
No, all smoking areas at Boston Logan are located pre-security. To smoke after clearing TSA, you must exit the secure area, use an outdoor smoking zone, and then go through security screening again.
Terminal B has the most smoking areas. On the first floor, find them near gates B102, B105-B106, B107-B109, B114-B115, and B117. Second floor areas are near gates B206 and B207.
No, Terminal E has no designated smoking areas. Smokers using Terminal E should travel to Terminal C to access the available outdoor smoking zones.