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Lifeline · massport.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
On AboutUs since 2007 · one registrar since May 29, 2012 · no ownership change on record since 2008 · last checked Oct 28, 2026.
Registration
No registration date on file yet. AboutUs reads it from RDAP when the site is checked.
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageMar 8, 2007 – Nov 5, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described massport.com from Mar 8, 2007 to Nov 5, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2007Jul 1, 2007“The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is a world-class independent public authority which develops, promotes and manages airports, the seaport and transportation infrastructure to enable Massachusetts and New Engl…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Registrar
Network Solutions, LLCNetwork Solutions, LLCMay 29, 2012 – Oct 2, 2026 (latest)Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded, first on May 29, 2012 and most recently on Oct 2, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 3, 2026
Ownership
Ownership recordsFeb 20, 2008 – Jun 27, 2026Registration records for massport.com are held from Feb 20, 2008 to Jun 27, 2026 (146 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No ownership changes recorded, 2008–2026
Zone file
Nameservers: towerstream.comNameservers: towerstream.comFeb 20, 2008 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed towerstream.com nameservers (ns1.towerstream.com, ns2.towerstream.com) for massport.com from Feb 20, 2008 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
AmazonAmazonOct 27, 2025 – Oct 29, 2026Amazon issued 9 certificates for massport.com from Oct 27, 2025, the latest valid until May 9, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)DigiCert IncFeb 6, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (15)
Mar 8, 2007 – Nov 5, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described massport.com from Mar 8, 2007 to Nov 5, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2007AboutUs record: “The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is a world-class independent public authority which develops, promotes and manages airports, the seaport and transportation infrastructure to enable Massachusetts and New Engl…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Feb 20, 2008 – Jun 27, 2026Ownership: Registration records for massport.com are held from Feb 20, 2008 to Jun 27, 2026 (146 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Feb 20, 2008 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed towerstream.com nameservers (ns1.towerstream.com, ns2.towerstream.com) for massport.com from Feb 20, 2008 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
May 29, 2012 – Oct 2, 2026Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded, first on May 29, 2012 and most recently on Oct 2, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 3, 2026
Current AboutUs recordJul 1, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 21, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Nameservers: towerstream.comOct 18, 2013 – Jan 3, 2014towerstream.com (ns1.towerstream.com, ns2.towerstream.com) were the nameservers listed for massport.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jan 3, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: cogentco.comNameservers: cogentco.comFeb 1, 2014 – Apr 3, 2018cogentco.com (auth1.dns.cogentco.com, auth2.dns.cogentco.com) were the nameservers listed for massport.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Feb 1, 2014 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
DNS moved to cogentco.comFeb 1, 2014massport.com's nameservers moved from towerstream.com to cogentco.com between Jan 3, 2014 and Feb 1, 2014. Last seen at towerstream.com: Jan 3, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at cogentco.com: Feb 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Nameservers: cogentco.comNameservers: cogentco.comApr 4, 2018 – Jun 27, 2026Registration records listed cogentco.com nameservers (auth1.dns.cogentco.com, auth2.dns.cogentco.com) for massport.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 27, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 28, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 28, 2026: auth1.dns.cogentco.com, auth2.dns.cogentco.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 28, 2026
DigiCert Inc issued 3 certificates for massport.com from Feb 6, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 14, 2027.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
GlobalSign nv-saFeb 10, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026 (latest)GlobalSign nv-sa issued 15 certificates for massport.com from Feb 10, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 26, 2027. Seen in use on Sep 26, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Sep 26, 2026
Let's EncryptMar 30, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 4 certificates for massport.com from Mar 30, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 25, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Oct 18, 2013 – Jan 3, 2014Zone file: towerstream.com (ns1.towerstream.com, ns2.towerstream.com) were the nameservers listed for massport.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jan 3, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Feb 1, 2014 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: cogentco.com (auth1.dns.cogentco.com, auth2.dns.cogentco.com) were the nameservers listed for massport.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Feb 1, 2014 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Feb 1, 2014Zone file: massport.com's nameservers moved from towerstream.com to cogentco.com between Jan 3, 2014 and Feb 1, 2014. Last seen at towerstream.com: Jan 3, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at cogentco.com: Feb 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Apr 4, 2018 – Jun 27, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed cogentco.com nameservers (auth1.dns.cogentco.com, auth2.dns.cogentco.com) for massport.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 27, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Oct 27, 2025 – Oct 29, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 9 certificates for massport.com from Oct 27, 2025, the latest valid until May 9, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Feb 6, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 3 certificates for massport.com from Feb 6, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 14, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Feb 10, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Certificate: GlobalSign nv-sa issued 15 certificates for massport.com from Feb 10, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 26, 2027. Seen in use on Sep 26, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Sep 26, 2026
Mar 30, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 4 certificates for massport.com from Mar 30, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 25, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jul 1, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 21, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 28, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 28, 2026: auth1.dns.cogentco.com, auth2.dns.cogentco.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 28, 2026
Registered 1996 · site is live · HTTPS valid
Massport.com Online information and news on airports and sea ports
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) develops, promotes, and manages airports, seaport facilities, and transportation infrastructure across Massachusetts and New England. It serves the region's aviation and maritime commerce needs. Based in East Boston, Massport is a public authority established to support regional competitiveness in global trade.
Authority 62/100— ahead of 62% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
62 is a percentile: higher than 62% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #78,609)+7
Verified continuity: 30.8 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+12
Model score: 32/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 62/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 68 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 68 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
What massport.com said about itself, 2007
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2007
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is a world-class independent public authority which develops, promotes and manages airports, the seaport and transportation infrastructure to enable Massachusetts and New England to compete successfully in the global marketplace.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date; self-description below is the 2013 record.
1996
Domain registered (Jan 2, 1996).
2007
First tracked by AboutUs (Mar 8, 2007); profile edited 2 times through 2013.
2013
Self-description at the time:
“Massport.com Online information and news on airports and sea ports”