Boston Logan International Airport The Gateway To New England
May 2015
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Boston is the 7th Largest Metropolitan Area in the U.S., and Has the
5th Highest Per Capita Income (33% Higher than the U.S. Average)
Rank U.S. Metro Area Population
1 New York 21,199,865
2 Los Angeles 16,373,645
3 Chicago 9,157,540
4 Washington 7,608,070
5 San Francisco 7,239,362
6 Philadelphia 6,188,463
7 Boston 5,819,101
8 Detroit 5,456,428
9 Dallas 5,221,801
10 Houston 4,669,571
11 Atlanta 4,112,198
12 Seattle 3,554,760
13 Minneapolis 3,368,806
14 Phoenix 3,251,876
15 Cleveland 2,945,831
Rank U.S. Metro Area
Per Capita
Income
1 San Francisco $63,024
2 Washington $57,291
3 Anchorage $55,546
4 Minneapolis $54,304
5 Boston $52,792
6 Hartford, CT $52,188
7 Atlanta $51,948
8 Honolulu $51,914
9 Rochester, MN $51,316
10 Denver $51,088
11 Chicago $51,046
12 New York $50,795
13 Seatte $50,733
14 New London, CT $49,283
15 Madison, WI $49,223
U.S. Average $39,635
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 CMSA
Boston Logan International Airport is the primary airport serving the
6-state New England region, home to over 14 million people
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The Boston Area is the Nation’s Center of Education, Research,
and Innovation Due to its Many Prestigious Colleges and
Universities
Major Area Colleges and Universities Include
Over 887,000 students, including over 46,000 foreign students, are
enrolled in 270 colleges and universities in New England
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Yale University
Dartmouth College
Brown University
Tufts University
Boston College
Brandeis University
Boston University
Northeastern University
Williams College
Amherst College
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Massachusetts is a Worldwide Leader in the High-Technology,
Life Sciences, and Finance Industries
Top 5 High Technology Companies
Top 5 Mutual Fund Companies
Top 5 Medical Device Companies Top 5 Biotechnology/Biomedical Companies
Top 5 Telecommunications/Data Storage Companies
Top 5 Financial Services Companies Fidelity Investments
Columbia Management
John Hancock Funds
MFS Investment Management
Putnam Investments
Biogen Idec
Genzyme
EMD Millipore
Alere
Waters
EMC
Iron Mountain
American Tower
Akamai Technologies
Skyworks Solutions
Liberty Mutual
Mass Mutual
John Hancock
State Street
Hanover Insurance
Philips Healthcare
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Covidien
Boston Scientific
Smith & Nephew
Raytheon
Cabot
Analog Devices
Perkin Elmer
Teradyne
Massachusetts has the highest concentration of life sciences companies
and the 2nd highest concentration of high-tech companies in the U.S.
Note: Top companies based on 2011 revenue; Mutual fund companies based on 2011 assets under management.
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Massachusetts is also a Major Tourist Destination, with
Over 21 Million Visitors Annually
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Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is One of the Nation’s
Busiest Origin-Destination Airports
Over 31.6 million passengers carried in CY 2014
– 4th Year of record-breaking traffic
Including 6.2 million international passengers
Approximately 90% of BOS passengers are
local origin-destination
Served by 52 scheduled air carriers
Including 23 foreign flag carriers
No airline has over 27% market share
jetBlue’s rapidly growing BOS ‘hub’
135 departures/day to 59 destinations,
increasing to 150+ departures/day by end 2016
5 main runways, plus 1 commuter runway
No slot constraints
4 passenger terminals, 97 gates total
Over 607 million pounds of cargo and mail carried
in CY 2014
Over 508,000 sq. ft. of on-airport cargo
facilities
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Boston Logan is a Better International Connecting Gateway than
New York or Newark
Lower Costs
Less Congestion
Fewer Delays
No Slot Constraints
Source: ACI, FAA, C&BP, IATA, Airports
Costs BOS JFK EWR IAD
Landing Fee $4.57 $6.16 $8.26 $3.86
(per 1000 lb)
Cost per Enplaned Passenger $14.28 $26.06 $25.46 $27.36
(airport average)
Northeast U.S. International Gateway Airport Cost Comparison
Boston vs. New York, Newark, Washington
FY13
Note: Includes Seasonal Service, Source: OAG & Innovata Schedules
Boston Logan has Nonstop
Domestic Service to 76 Destinations
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Boston Logan has Nonstop
International Service to 46 Destinations
Note: Includes Seasonal Service, Source: OAG & Innovata Schedules
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Of the 122 Total Nonstop Destinations Served from Boston Logan,
Low-Cost Carriers Provide Competing Service to 73 Destinations
Note: Includes Seasonal Service, Source: OAG & Innovata Schedules
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Boston, Massachusetts and New England Remain Ready
to Support New Airline Service
Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment
Massachusetts Office of Business Development
Massachusetts Export Center
Massachusetts Alliance For International Business
Massachusetts High Technology Council
Massachusetts Technology Cooperative
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
MassEcon
Mass Insight
Discover New England
New England Business Travel Association
New England Council
Coalition of New England Companies for Trade
Air Cargo Club of New England
Consulate Corps
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Massport Revised its International Air Service Incentive Program to
Better Support New International Service to Boston Logan
Boston Logan International Air Service Incentive Program
Effective October 1, 2014 – December 31, 2017
Targeted to new destinations in:
Asia/India
Middle East/Africa
Central America/South America and Mexico City
Requires nonstop, year-round scheduled air service, operated at least 3 roundtrips/week,
continuously, for at least 1 year
Financial incentives include:
Landing Fee Rebates
-100% year 1, -50% year 2
Marketing Support
$350,000 for service using Widebody aircraft
$200,000 for service using Narrowbody aircraft
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Thank You…..Thank You Very Much
For more information, please contact:
Yil Surehan
Director, Airline Route Development
Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport)
(617) 568-3989