Controllers Online (2)
| BOS_APP | Oliver Niemann | |
| BOS_GND | Oscar Schmidt |
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Boston Live Runway Configuration
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ILS RWY 4R
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RWY 9
Top BVA Controllers This Month
| 1 | Stipan Relic | 54h 46m |
| 2 | Matthew Caron | 33h 26m |
| 3 | Brian Cheng | 26h 45m |
| 4 | Aidan Mulcahy | 25h 33m |
| 5 | Francesco Drake | 24h 13m |
- Upcoming Events:
- 27th Annual Boston Tea Party - Live
- iniBuilds Synaptic A220 Madness
- The Hunt for Red September
Welcome to Boston Virtual ARTCC!
Boston Virtual ARTCC (BVA) is a free, immersive, and realistic air traffic control community for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. We provide air traffic control within the Boston ARTCC on VATSIM, covering several popular airports in the New England and Upstate New York regions. In addition, we have an active community of pilots who work with the controllers to create one of the most realistic air traffic control environments available online.
At BVA, you can train as a controller, participate in Wings Over New England, learn from other members in a communal environment, and more! At BVA, everyone is here to learn and happy to help.
If you’re new to the community, learn more about us and submit a free application to join. If you’re a member, sign in above for full access to the community’s resources.
News From BVA
| 2026-07-07 Revealing our New WINGS Program | By: Evan Reiter () |
| 2026-06-02 June Logan Informer: Boston Tea Party & SpecOps Training | By: Evan Reiter () |
| 2026-05-02 May Logan Informer: CTP Recap, FSExpo 2026 | By: Evan Reiter () |
| 2026-04-01 April Logan Informer: CAV Expansion and Community Recognition Program | By: Evan Reiter () |
| 2026-03-09 Cross the Pond Eastbound is Back and Airport Voting is Open! | By: Cameron Peterson () |
Airspace Briefing
Read about scenery, procedures, and other information that all pilots flying in our airspace should be aware of.
About BVA
Learn more about our integrated pilot and air traffic control community or submit a free application to join!
Feedback
We love feedback! Tell us how we’re doing, what you like about flying with us, and how we can improve.
WINGS
Take a virtual tour of New England airports while gaining knowledge on flying within the ATC system.
Preferred Routes
Search for and find air traffic control preferred routes for popular airports in the region.
Social
Join our Discord and Teamspeak servers to chat with other members and controllers.