Boston Airport Smoking Areas

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At Boston’s Logan Airport, smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas across Terminals A, B, and C, following a complete ban on indoor smoking in compliance with Massachusetts’ public health codes. These codes are aimed at protecting non-smokers from second-hand smoke exposure. The designated areas are situated before security checkpoints, with no smoking facilities available beyond this point.

Massachusetts laws, including the General Law Chapter 270, strictly regulate smoking and include fines for violations. These laws also prohibit the sale of tobacco products to individuals under 21 and the use of flavored tobacco and vaping products. The state does not mandate a specific distance from buildings for smokers, unlike some other states. Consequently, smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices, is confined to marked zones to prevent penalties.

Boston Airport emphasizes a smoke-free environment inside all terminals, aligning with state laws that define airports as workplaces where smoking is barred to safeguard public health. The absence of indoor smoking areas supports the state’s commitment to minimizing secondhand smoke exposure. Signage and airport staff can direct smokers to the designated areas, ensuring compliance with the airport’s regulations and Massachusetts laws.

Here are the designated smoking areas at Boston’s Logan Airport, located outside the terminals before security:

Terminal A – 4 Smoking Areas:

• First Floor near Gate A106: Close to Baggage Claim A4 and towards the shuttle exit area.
• First Floor near Gate A102: Near Baggage Claim A1 and towards the shuttle exit area.
• Second Floor near Gate A204: Close to Conveyance.
• Second Floor near Gate A201: Located near this gate.

Terminal B – 8 Smoking Areas:

• First Floor near Gate B117: Close to the pet relief area, Smarte Cafe, and Baggage Claim B10.
• First Floor Arrivals between Gate B107 and B109: Positioned in the arrivals section.
• First Floor near Gate B102: Adjacent to the Assisted Care Restroom.
• First Floor between Gate B105 and B106: Situated between these gates.
• First Floor between Gate B114 and B115: Located between these gates.
• Second Floor near Gate B206: Located on this level.
• Second Floor opposite Bank of America near Gate B207: Near this bank and gate.
• Second Floor near Gate B216: Smoking area close to this gate.

Terminal C – 1 Smoking Area:

• Second Floor/Level 2 outside Gate C102: Near the rental car center, accessible via escalator from Terminal E.

Terminal E:

• No designated smoking areas. Smokers using Terminal E can use the smoking area in Terminal C by traveling from Terminal E to Terminal C as directed.

These areas are the only places where smoking is permitted at Boston Logan Airport before security, adhering to the strict no-smoking regulations within the airport premises.

Security and Customs:
Logan is known for efficient security. If you have TSA PreCheck, lines are typically short. For international arrivals in Terminal E, Global Entry can expedite your entry into