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Logan International Airport was initially known as 'Boston Air Port' and primarily served military aviation purposes upon its opening in 1923.
Answer: True
Explanation: The airport, opened in 1923, was indeed initially named 'Boston Air Port' and primarily served military aviation, as detailed in the historical records.
The renaming of the airport to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport occurred in 1954, honoring a soldier from the Spanish–American War.
Answer: True
Explanation: The airport was renamed in 1943 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts after Maj. Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan, a soldier and politician from South Boston who served in the Spanish–American War. This renaming was officially enacted by the state legislature on April 29, 1954.
Logan Airport established the first direct rapid transit connection in the United States in 1952, allowing passengers to walk directly from the MBTA Blue Line to the terminals.
Answer: False
Explanation: Logan Airport established the first *indirect* rapid transit connection in 1952, requiring a shuttle bus connection from the MBTA Blue Line to the terminals, not a direct walk.
The 'Logan Modernization Project' from 1994 to 2006 encompassed the construction of a new parking garage, a new hotel, and two-tiered roadways to separate arrival and departure traffic.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Logan Modernization Project' (1994-2006) included these key infrastructure enhancements to improve airport efficiency and capacity.
The Amelia Earhart General Aviation Terminal was built in 1980 and is currently a bustling hub for regional American Eagle flights.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Amelia Earhart General Aviation Terminal was built in 1980 but currently sits mostly unused, as American Eagle operations were consolidated elsewhere after 2006.
What is the common designation for Boston's primary international airport?
Answer: Boston Logan International Airport
Explanation: While the official name is General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, it is more commonly known as Boston Logan International Airport.
In what year did Logan International Airport first commence operations?
Answer: 1923
Explanation: Logan International Airport opened on September 8, 1923, initially as 'Boston Air Port'.
When did the jumbo jet era commence at Logan Airport with Pan Am introducing Boeing 747 service?
Answer: 1970
Explanation: The jumbo jet era at Logan Airport began in the summer of 1970 when Pan Am introduced daily Boeing 747 service to London Heathrow.
What is the distinctive architectural feature of Logan Airport's central control tower?
Answer: A pair of segmented elliptical pylons with a six-story platform trussed between them.
Explanation: Logan Airport's central control tower is characterized by a pair of segmented elliptical pylons with a six-story platform trussed between them.
Terminal A is notable for being the first airport terminal in the United States to achieve LEED certification for environmentally friendly design.
Answer: True
Explanation: Terminal A, opened in 2005, is indeed the first airport terminal in the United States to be LEED certified for its environmentally friendly design.
The $160 million renovation of Terminal B, completed in 2014, primarily focused on expanding international arrivals facilities.
Answer: False
Explanation: The $160 million renovation of Terminal B, completed in 2014, primarily focused on creating a post-security connection between Terminal B North and Terminal B South, adding ticket counters, departure lounges, and concession spaces, not international arrivals facilities.
All terminals (A, B, C, E) at Logan Airport are now connected by a continuous indoor post-security walkway.
Answer: False
Explanation: A continuous indoor post-security connection exists between Terminals B, C, and E, but Terminal A is not part of this continuous post-security walkway, though all terminals are connected by pre-security shuttle buses and moving walkways.
Terminal E, the John A. Volpe International Terminal, has all its gates designated as common-use, assigned based on operational need rather than specific airline ownership.
Answer: True
Explanation: All 18 gates within Terminal E are indeed designated as common-use, allowing for flexible assignment based on operational requirements rather than exclusive airline ownership.
The Rental Car Center at Logan Airport opened in 2013 to consolidate all rental car companies into one shared building.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Rental Car Center, opened on September 24, 2013, was indeed designed to consolidate all rental car companies into a single, shared facility.
Our Lady of the Airways Chapel in Terminal C is the oldest airport chapel in the United States, originally Catholic but now non-denominational.
Answer: True
Explanation: Our Lady of the Airways Chapel, opened in 1951 in Terminal C, holds the distinction of being the oldest airport chapel in the United States and now serves as a non-denominational space.
The Federal Inspection Station in Terminal E is designed to process over 2,000 international passengers per hour.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Federal Inspection Station in Terminal E is indeed equipped to process over 2,000 international passengers per hour for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
What was the significance of Terminal E when it opened in 1974?
Answer: It was recognized as the second-largest international arrivals facility in the United States.
Explanation: Upon its opening in 1974, Terminal E was notable for being the second-largest international arrivals facility in the United States.
Which of the following airlines primarily operates out of Terminal B?
Answer: Southwest Airlines
Explanation: Southwest Airlines is listed among the airlines that primarily operate out of Terminal B.
Where is the USO Lounge located within Logan Airport?
Answer: Terminal C, baggage claim area on the lower level
Explanation: The USO Lounge at Logan Airport is situated in the baggage claim area on the lower level of Terminal C.
What major expansion project was completed in Terminal E in August 2023?
Answer: Addition of new international gates and expanded facilities
Explanation: In August 2023, Terminal E completed a $680 million expansion project that added new international gates and expanded various facilities.
The MBTA Silver Line's SL1 branch connects all Logan terminals directly with North Station in downtown Boston.
Answer: False
Explanation: The SL1 branch of the MBTA Silver Line connects all Logan terminals directly with South Station in downtown Boston, not North Station.
Which tunnels provide vehicular access to Logan International Airport from Interstate 93?
Answer: Sumner and Callahan Tunnels
Explanation: Logan International Airport is accessible from Interstate 93 via the Sumner and Callahan Tunnels.
Which of the following is NOT a location served by Logan Express?
Answer: Worcester
Explanation: Logan Express provides shuttle service to Back Bay, Braintree, Framingham, Danvers, and Woburn, but not Worcester.
Between May 2024 and April 2025, the busiest domestic route from Logan Airport was to Atlanta, Georgia.
Answer: False
Explanation: Between May 2024 and April 2025, the busiest domestic route from Logan Airport was to Chicago–O'Hare, Illinois, not Atlanta, Georgia.
In 2024, London–Heathrow was the top international destination by passenger volume from Logan Airport.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2024, London–Heathrow was indeed the top international destination by passenger volume from Logan Airport, with over 1 million passengers.
JetBlue held the largest market share in passenger volume at Logan Airport from May 2024 to April 2025, accounting for over 27% of total traffic.
Answer: True
Explanation: From May 2024 to April 2025, JetBlue held the largest market share at Logan Airport, accounting for 27.28% of total passenger traffic.
Worcester Regional Airport completed a Category IIIb Landing System in 2017 to improve its reliability in all weather conditions.
Answer: True
Explanation: Worcester Regional Airport completed the construction of a Category IIIb Landing System in late 2017, significantly enhancing its reliability for aircraft operations in virtually all weather conditions.
Hawaiian Airlines' nonstop service from Logan to Honolulu is scheduled to end in late 2024.
Answer: False
Explanation: Hawaiian Airlines' nonstop service from Logan to Honolulu is scheduled to end on November 19, 2025, not late 2024.
Hainan Airlines flights from Boston to Beijing–Capital are nonstop, while return flights make a technical stop.
Answer: False
Explanation: Hainan Airlines flights from Boston to Beijing–Capital make a technical stop at Brussels Airport for refueling, while the return flights from Beijing to Boston are nonstop.
Delta Air Lines is adding new seasonal European routes to Madrid and Nice from Boston in 2026.
Answer: True
Explanation: Delta Air Lines is indeed scheduled to introduce new seasonal European routes to Madrid and Nice from Boston in 2026.
The FAA National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems categorizes Logan Airport as a small hub primary commercial service facility.
Answer: False
Explanation: The FAA National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems categorizes Logan International Airport as a large hub primary commercial service facility, not a small hub.
In April 1957, Eastern Air Lines had the most weekday domestic departures from Logan Airport.
Answer: False
Explanation: In April 1957, American Airlines had the most weekday domestic departures from Logan Airport with 49, followed by Eastern Air Lines with 31.
Logan Airport experienced a continuous increase in passenger volume from 2020 to 2024, with no significant decreases.
Answer: False
Explanation: Logan Airport experienced a significant decrease in passenger volume in 2020 (70.3%) before recovering and growing in subsequent years.
BermudAir offers seasonal service to Anguilla from Logan Airport, starting in December 2025.
Answer: True
Explanation: BermudAir is scheduled to offer seasonal service to Anguilla from Logan Airport, commencing on December 19, 2025.
Porter Airlines operates flights from Logan International Airport to Montreal and Quebec City.
Answer: False
Explanation: Porter Airlines operates flights from Logan International Airport to Ottawa and Toronto–Billy Bishop, not Montreal and Quebec City.
Which of the following airlines was among the first to offer transatlantic service from Boston after World War II?
Answer: American Overseas Airlines
Explanation: After World War II, American Overseas Airlines was among the first to initiate transatlantic service from Boston, with weekly Boston-Shannon-London flights.
Which airline serves as a secondary transatlantic hub at Logan International Airport?
Answer: Delta Air Lines
Explanation: Delta Air Lines functions as a secondary transatlantic hub at Logan International Airport.
Which cargo airline operates out of Logan Airport?
Answer: DHL Aviation
Explanation: DHL Aviation is listed among the cargo airlines that operate out of Logan Airport.
What was the top international destination by passenger volume from Logan Airport in 2024?
Answer: London–Heathrow, United Kingdom
Explanation: In 2024, London–Heathrow was the leading international destination by passenger volume from Logan Airport.
Which airline held the largest market share in passenger volume at Logan Airport from May 2024 to April 2025?
Answer: JetBlue
Explanation: JetBlue held the largest market share in passenger volume at Logan Airport from May 2024 to April 2025, accounting for 27.28% of total traffic.
What improvement was made at Worcester Regional Airport to enhance its reliability as an alternative to Logan?
Answer: A Category IIIb Landing System was completed.
Explanation: Worcester Regional Airport completed a Category IIIb Landing System in late 2017, significantly improving its reliability in adverse weather conditions.
Which airline provides nonstop service from Logan to Honolulu?
Answer: Hawaiian Airlines
Explanation: Hawaiian Airlines provides nonstop service from Logan International Airport to Honolulu.
What is the destination for Korean Air flights from Logan Airport?
Answer: Seoul–Incheon
Explanation: Korean Air operates flights from Logan International Airport to Seoul–Incheon.
Which airline offers nonstop service from Logan to Doha?
Answer: Qatar Airways
Explanation: Qatar Airways provides nonstop service from Logan International Airport to Doha.
What is the destination for Swiss International Air Lines flights from Logan Airport?
Answer: Zurich
Explanation: Swiss International Air Lines operates flights from Logan International Airport to Zurich.
What is the destination for Avianca El Salvador flights from Logan Airport?
Answer: San Salvador
Explanation: Avianca El Salvador operates flights from Logan International Airport to San Salvador.
Which airline offers seasonal service to Porto from Logan Airport?
Answer: TAP Air Portugal
Explanation: TAP Air Portugal offers seasonal service to Porto, Portugal, from Logan International Airport.
What is the destination for Condor's seasonal flights from Logan Airport?
Answer: Frankfurt
Explanation: Condor offers seasonal flights from Logan International Airport to Frankfurt, Germany.
What is the destination for Copa Airlines flights from Logan Airport?
Answer: Panama City–Tocumen
Explanation: Copa Airlines operates flights from Logan International Airport to Panama City–Tocumen.
Which airline offers seasonal service to Vancouver from Logan Airport?
Answer: WestJet
Explanation: WestJet offers seasonal service to Vancouver, Canada, from Logan International Airport.
What is the destination for Sun Country Airlines flights from Logan Airport?
Answer: Minneapolis/St. Paul
Explanation: Sun Country Airlines operates flights from Logan International Airport to Minneapolis/St. Paul.
What is the destination for ITA Airways flights from Logan Airport?
Answer: Rome–Fiumicino
Explanation: ITA Airways operates flights from Logan International Airport to Rome–Fiumicino.
What is the destination for Austrian Airlines flights from Logan Airport?
Answer: Vienna
Explanation: Austrian Airlines operates flights from Logan International Airport to Vienna.
What is the destination for Cathay Pacific flights from Logan Airport?
Answer: Hong Kong
Explanation: Cathay Pacific operates flights from Logan International Airport to Hong Kong.
What is the destination for Etihad Airways flights from Logan Airport?
Answer: Abu Dhabi
Explanation: Etihad Airways operates flights from Logan International Airport to Abu Dhabi.
Police services at Logan Airport are provided by the Boston Police Department, while fire protection is by Massport Fire Rescue.
Answer: False
Explanation: Police services at Logan Airport are provided by the Massachusetts State Police Troop F, not the Boston Police Department, while Massport Fire Rescue handles fire protection.
A 250-foot security zone around Logan Airport's waters, established in 2002, is patrolled by a single agency, the United States Coast Guard.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 250-foot security zone around Logan Airport's waters, established in 2002, is patrolled by multiple agencies, including the Massachusetts State Police, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts Environmental Police, United States Coast Guard, and the Boston and Winthrop Harbormasters.
The deadliest accident at Logan Airport involved a Boeing 747 crashing on an ILS approach in 1973.
Answer: False
Explanation: The deadliest accident at Logan Airport involved Delta Air Lines Flight 723, a DC-9, crashing on an ILS approach in 1973, not a Boeing 747.
The 2013 Boeing 787 Dreamliner incident at Logan Airport, involving smoke from a battery compartment, led to the grounding of the entire worldwide 787 fleet.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2013 incident involving a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Logan Airport, caused by overcharged lithium-ion batteries, indeed resulted in the grounding of the entire worldwide 787 fleet.
The cause of the 1979 Air Canada Flight 680 tailcone separation was a sudden structural failure due to severe turbulence.
Answer: False
Explanation: The cause of the 1979 Air Canada Flight 680 tailcone separation was determined to be fatigue cracks in the aircraft's structure, not sudden structural failure due to severe turbulence.
The 1961 collision between a Northeast Airlines Vickers Viscount and a National Airlines Douglas DC-6 occurred because the DC-6 began takeoff without air traffic control clearance.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 1961 collision was attributed to the National Airlines DC-6 initiating its takeoff without receiving proper air traffic control clearance.
The JetBlue flight 312 incident in June 2025 involved an Airbus A320 going off runway 33L, resulting in minor injuries to passengers.
Answer: False
Explanation: The JetBlue flight 312 incident in June 2025 involved an Airbus A220-300, not an A320, and no injuries were reported.
Who provides police services at Logan International Airport?
Answer: Massachusetts State Police Troop F
Explanation: Police services at Logan International Airport are provided by the Massachusetts State Police Troop F.
What was the cause of the 1964 Slick Airways DC-4 crash near Logan Airport?
Answer: Loss of control due to ice accumulation on the horizontal stabilizer.
Explanation: The probable cause of the 1964 Slick Airways DC-4 crash was determined to be a loss of control due to ice accumulation on the horizontal stabilizer.
What was the outcome of the World Airways Flight 30 incident in 1982?
Answer: The aircraft overran an icy runway and slid into Boston Harbor, with two passengers never found.
Explanation: In the 1982 World Airways Flight 30 incident, the aircraft overran an icy runway and slid into Boston Harbor, resulting in two passengers never being found.
Which two Los Angeles-bound flights originating from Logan Airport were hijacked on September 11, 2001?
Answer: American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175
Explanation: American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175, both Los Angeles-bound, were hijacked after departing from Logan Airport on September 11, 2001.
Massport's relationship with nearby communities has been consistently positive since the 1960s, with no significant opposition to airport expansion.
Answer: False
Explanation: Massport's relationship with nearby communities has been strained since the mid-1960s due to land acquisition for airport expansion, leading to decades of litigation and public opposition.
The Hyatt Harborside Hotel was built in 1992 to serve as a primary lodging option for passengers, located conveniently near the main terminal.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Hyatt Harborside Hotel was built in 1992 primarily to prevent Massport from extending Runway 14/32 or using it for takeoffs/landings over the city, rather than solely as a convenient lodging option.
What unique environmental feature is integrated into Terminal A's design?
Answer: A heat-reflecting roof and windows
Explanation: Terminal A incorporates a heat-reflecting roof and windows, among other features, contributing to its LEED certification.