Updated on March 12, 2021 at 6:25 pm NBC Universal, Inc. One year ago this weekend, there was a mad scramble to get back to Boston Logan International Airport, after a state of emergency was declared in Massachusetts due to the spread of COVID-19. In the coming months, terminals looked like ghost towns and runways at the once-bustling airport were empty. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. The airport was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The Massachusetts Port Authority cut its workforce by 25%. Retail shops and restaurants saw businesses drop dramatically.