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The Long Island Sound Fly-in invites you to join a relaxing yet engaging VATSIM evening celebrating the timeless beauty of the northeastern coastline and the unique challenges of flying in one of the busiest airspace regions in the world. On March 17th, 2026, from 7:00–10:00pm ET (2300–0200 UTC), pilots are welcome to arrive, depart, and enjoy pattern work at a selection of classic airports ringing Long Island Sound. The event centers on the Class C facilities of Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP) in Islip, NY, and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (KPVD) in Providence, RI, while also featuring a handful of welcoming Class D fields ideal for general aviation: Tweed-New Haven (KHVN), Bridgeport (KBDR), Suffolk County (KFOK), Groton-New London (KGON), Quonset State (KOQU), and New Bedford Regional (KEWB). Cruising along the shores of Long Island Sound offers breathtaking views of historic seaside villages, charming getaways, and enduring maritime communities that have shaped American coastal life for generations. From the whaling-era ports and elegant Gold Coast estates of Long Island’s North Shore to the quiet harbors, sandy beaches, and fishing traditions of Connecticut and Rhode Island, the region is steeped in rich nautical and cultural history—perfectly framed by calm waters and classic New England scenery that makes every approach or low-level departure feel special. At the same time, the event provides an excellent opportunity to sharpen your skills in the famously congested and intricately layered airspace of the Northeast corridor. Precise communication, sharp situational awareness, and smooth coordination are essential whether you're threading a visual approach into a Class C hub, working the pattern at a busy Class D airport, or sequencing amid overlapping flows from the major New York and Boston metropolitan areas. Full, professional ATC staffing will be provided throughout the event by controllers from Virtual New York ARTCC (ZNY) and Boston Virtual ARTCC (ZBW), covering tower, approach, departure, and enroute positions to deliver an immersive and realistic experience. Whether you're bringing a light single-engine aircraft for scenic circuits, a regional jet into the bigger fields, or simply joining friends for some laid-back pattern work, come fly the historic shores of Long Island Sound and experience the thrill of Northeast operations firsthand. We look forward to seeing you on frequency—fly safe and enjoy the views!

BVA's Facility Showcase gives pilots the opportunity to experience one of our minor airports. Local and overlying air traffic controllers will be providing service for those looking to explore the area, practice instrument approaches, arrive from afar, or just remain in the pattern. With a single focus-airport, this is the perfect opportunity to experience being sequenced at a busier airport with both IFR and VFR arrivals. This week's event features the controlled airport of Manchester Boston Regional Airport (KMHT). March 30, 2026 1900-2200ET {30 March 2026 2300-0200Z} "Strategically situated in the heart of New England, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is located less than fifty miles north of Boston, Massachusetts and less than an hour’s drive from the region’s most popular ski areas, scenic seacoast beaches and peaceful lakefront resorts. MHT is the premier aviation gateway for the region." - flymanchester.com It’s also a great time to try out one of our WINGS flights. Remember, many of the flights have published Alternate Airports, allowing you to earn your BVA pilot ratings at event airports!

Read more about our Iron Mic success in the February Logan Informer. Other articles include: Upcoming February Events Web Services to be Run by AI BVA Wins VATUSA's Golden Mic Award for Boston Ground Pilot Tip of the Month: Missed Approach Points

Read more about BVA's 2025 in the January Logan Informer. Other articles include: Upcoming Events 60 Hours of ATC FlightSimExpo 2026 Pilot Tip of the Month: Listen Before Speaking

In the Regional Circuit, we staff up multiple of our airports to provide pilots with an opportunity to receive 'gate-to-gate' ATC service for the duration of the event. Pilots are encouraged to fly between the airports and make the return flight if time allows; however, traffic from other airports is welcome as well. The Regional Circuit always creates an immersive atmosphere with busy frequencies and congested airways between the host airports. This Regional Circuit features Albany (ALB), Burlington (BTV), and Bradley (BDL) airports. February 10, 2026 1900-2200ET {10 Feb 2026 2359-0300Z} It’s also a great time to try out one of our WINGS flights. Remember, many of the flights have published Alternate Airports, allowing you to earn your BVA pilot ratings at event airports!

Join Boston Virtual (ZBW), Virtual New York (ZNY), and Washington Virtual (ZDC) ARTCCs for the longstanding tradition of the Northeast Corridor FNO – a VATUSA-sanctioned Friday Night Operations event that has brought heavy traffic and realistic operations to one of the busiest airspace corridors in the world for over a decade. On Friday, January 30, 2026, from 1900-2300 ET (2359-0400z), expect full staffing across the featured airports: Washington National (KDCA), New York LaGuardia (KLGA), and Boston Logan International (KBOS), along with their surrounding airspaces. Pilots flying the Northeast Corridor can anticipate high-volume traffic mirroring real-world operations. Due to the inherent complexity and congestion of the northeastern airspace, traffic management initiatives – including ground delays, holding, miles-in-trail restrictions, and possible reroutes – are likely to be in effect. Plan accordingly, bring extra fuel, and enjoy the challenge! This iconic event celebrates the tight coordination between our three ARTCCs while paying homage to Amtrak's famous Northeast Corridor rail service that connects these major hubs. Whether you're shuttling between DCA, LGA, and BOS or flying in from afar, come experience the energy of the Northeast Corridor. Controllers and pilots alike – let's make this another memorable FNO!   Connecting VATUSA for the last 12 years! Here's a look back at the last 12 Northeast Corridor event banners!

Position Posting – Webmaster Purpose Boston Virtual ARTCC is currently seeking a Webmaster who will provide effective management and leadership of the ARTCC’s website and data services. Key Accountabilities Reports to BVA Air Traffic Manager and Community Director Maintains and develops web services for both the controller and pilot community, including: BVA website and ATC Hub Discord and TeamSpeak BVA email accounts Maintains core infrastructure for Cape Air Virtual website Works alongside the DevOps Manager to maintain and ensure the healthy state of BVA’s servers including backups and updates Responds quickly to website and data system outages and other problems Conducts projects to continuously improve BVA's web services Functions as an ARTCC Administrator Attends bi-monthly Administration Team meetings Requirements Active member of the VATSIM network, in good standing, with a clean history and no prior incidents involving misuse of technology S3 rating or higher 18 years of age or older Proficient with modern web programming languages and web technologies Excellent written and oral communication skills Highly Preferred Skills Degree in Computer Science or similar Experience working in a computer science related field Prior experience in a leadership role within BVA Experience with the following: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP 7.1+, SQL, Git Laravel, CodeIgniter, Handlebars.js, Bootstrap Invision Community forum engine jQuery, Composer, Node.JS, NPM, Webpack, Discord.js Linux (Debian), Nginx, MySQL, Redis, Cron, Bash REST APIs, VATSIM SSO, VATUSA APIs, Cloudflare, G Suite, Adobe Photoshop, GitHub Ability to fully manage a VPS Additional Information The Webmaster has significant access to BVA's infrastructure, and therefore a great deal of trust is bestowed upon them by Boston Virtual ARTCC, Inc. It is possible that the selected candidate will be put on a probationary period, during which they will be under close supervision before being given full Administrator permissions. Examples of such candidates include: A candidate who does not have the necessary technical experience but shows promise and is willing to learn. A candidate who has technical experience, but has less experience serving or interacting in the BVA community. How to Apply Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should consider applying. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview. Applicants must submit a resume, as well as a letter of application explaining why they believe they would be a good fit for this position. The letter of application should summarize the applicant’s reasons for wanting to join the BVA Administration Team, compelling evidence to show how the position requirements are met, and how the ARTCC will thrive under the applicant’s leadership. Please also include your name, CID, current ARTCC, current rating, and any prior experience. Applications should be submitted to Josh Nunn, Air Traffic Manager ([email protected]). Application deadline is December 31, 2025. ARTCC leadership may choose to close the position opening early should an eminently qualified candidate apply and be selected.

Read more about 60 Hours of ATC, our Cold Start FNO, the End of Year Member Meeting, and more in the December Logan Informer.

It's a shame that events often fail to provide pilots with an abundance of options. Typically they will feature only a couple airfields, and aviators will only have a couple city-pairs to consider if they want some stellar ATC service. Well on November 28th, you can forget about that problem. VATUSA will be on this Friday from 2359 to 0400z. We are guaranteeing coverage from coast to coast, sea to sea, border to border, however you want to say it. The hardest part about this event: choosing where to fly. You'll only have four hours of guaranteed coverage, so make the most of it. Our recommendation: do something different. Don't take out the 737 for your classic bored milk runs. Load up a plane that you haven't tried in a while. Visit a part of the country that you haven't seen before. Whatever you do, you know you'll have coverage from VATSIM's best. Be part of VATUSA's signature event and help us... Light Up America

The BVA Administration Team plans to host an all members meeting to highlight and review changes and improvements coming to the community. This year, the A-Team is planning to hold the all members meeting on Sunday, December 21st from 8:00pm to 10:00pm ET in the BVA Members TeamSpeak.   The members meeting is open to both pilot and controller members of the community and will offer a dedicated time for Q&A with the A-Team towards the end of the meeting. We look forward to talking and meeting with all of you.

Join us for this one of a kind ATC marathon event! Boston Center will be staffed continuously for 60 hours throughout the weekend in December. As part of this unique tradition, we will also be hosting Friday Night Operations (FNO) to kick off the first night of this amazing weekend. This is one of our favorite events and we look forward to talking to you all throughout the weekend of continuous ATC coverage. There are no sign-ups or special actions required for pilots to participate: just connect and fly, any time you want, between 11:00am ET on Friday, December 5 through 11:00pm ET on Sunday, December 7. How many flights can you get in before the end of the night on Sunday? Begins: Friday, December 5th, 11am ET (1600z) Ends: Sunday, December 7th, 11pm ET (0400z) --- The Cold Start FNO: Friday, December 5, 7-11pm ET (2359 - 0400z) featuring ZBW, ZNY, ZDC

Bundle up and fire up those engines — it’s time for the Cold Start FNO! Kick off Boston Virtual ARTCC’s annual 60-hour winter marathon with a frosty Friday night across the Northeast Corridor. From 2359 to 0400z (1900–2300 ET) on Friday, December 5th, the Boston (ZBW), New York (ZNY), and Washington (ZDC) ARTCCs will team up to bring you wall-to-wall coverage from New England to the Mid-Atlantic. No featured fields this time — the skies are your playground. Whether you’re flying a quick shuttle hop, an east coast milk run, or a long-haul departure, expect full staffing, heavy traffic, and that signature Northeast energy. Start your weekend right — with a Cold Start. --- Concurrently, ZBW will be hosting the 60 Hours of BVARTCC event. This is a one-of-a-kind ATC marathon event! Boston Center will be staffed continuously for 60 hours throughout the weekend in December. Please check the event posting for details.

Read about the upcoming WAFFLE event, 60 Hours of ATC, our Winter Merch Line, and a whole lot more in the November Logan Informer.

Saturday, November 22nd | 1000–1500 ET (1500–2000 UTC) Don’t worry—we’ve cooked up something special for you! The West Atlantic Free Flight Experience, or WAFFLE will bring guaranteed coverage across the busiest skies of the West Atlantic, with staffing provided by ZBW, ZNY, ZWY, and ZSU ARTCCs. For five full hours, pilots can enjoy fully staffed operations across the following airports: KBOS – Boston LoganKEWR – Newark LibertyTXKF – BermudaTJSJ – San Juan Whether you’re flipping over to the Caribbean, crossing the ocean, or stacking flights up and down the East Coast, this is your chance to experience seamless ATC coverage. Plan your legs wisely—the event only runs for five full hours.   Routing Required: KBOS PATSS7 PATSS NELIE FLOSI4 KEWR KBOS BRUWN7 BRUWN BORQE KAYYT DASER BALTN MEGGG L456 HANCY L456 THANK PLING RTE7 SAALR TJSJ KBOS BRUWN7 BRUWN BORQE KAYYT L462 ANVER MOMOM1 TXKF KEWR MERIT ROBUC3 KBOS KEWR ELVAE NECCK DIXIE Y481 OHRYN Y489 RESQU SKPPR L455 LENNT M423 PLING RTE7 SAALR TJSJ KEWR ELVAE NECCK DIXIE Y481 KINGG KINER L461 BOVIC MOMOM1 TXKF TXKF BORNN1 BOVIC KAYYT Y578 JENYY FERNZ OOSHN5 KBOS TXKF DASER L459 SAVIK YAALE Y497 SUBBS CYN GXU RBV V249 METRO KEWR TXKF SHEIL VINSO L456 THANK PLING RTE7 SAALR TJSJ TJSJ GLADA3 NUBUS L459 TALSU L458 GECAL L461 BOVIC KAYYT Y578 JENYY FERNZ OOSHN5 KBOS TJSJ GLADA3 MACOR L455 SKPPR L457 OKONU Y484 YAALE Y497 SUBBS CYN GXU RBV V249 METRO KEWR TJSJ GLADA3 NUBUS L459 TALSU L458 GECAL POPOP1 TXKF

Read more about 60 Hours, our revised ABG, CTP, and more in the October Logan Informer.

Every year millions of people travel to the New England area to experience the breathtaking fall colors all across the region. These fall tourists are known locally as 'leaf peepers,' and they fuel a multi-billion dollar tourism industry annually. While this influx of visitors provides a welcome economic boost to the region it is not without it's challenges-particularly for rural areas where the the infrastructure and public safety resources can be stretched beyond capacity. BVA Special Operations invites you to come join us in celebrating this unique time of year by participating in Operation Leaf Peeper, there will be mission scenarios for many different types of missions including but not limited to security overwatch and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Medevac and Search and Rescue (SAR); border and airspace protection, fire watch and firefighting; airborne photography; and additional support for these missions. Learn more about BVA Special Operations here. 19 October 2025 1300 - 1700 ET {19 Oct 2025 1700-2100Z}

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brennan Lasson to the position of Assistant Facility Engineer. Brennan joined BVA in January of 2023 and is a valued member of our controller team. He brings experience managing facility data from another VATUSA facility and has a great vision for how to improve our facility. Please join me in welcoming LO to the team!

Read more about last month's event and Tea Party Poker winners in the September Logan Informer.

Position Posting – Assistant Facility Engineer Purpose Boston Virtual ARTCC (BVA) is seeking an Assistant Facility Engineer to participate in the BVA Air Traffic Control facility file program. Key Accountabilities Reports to the BVA Facility Engineer Assists in maintaining ARTCC facility infrastructure, including sector files, alias files, and position files within CRC, vATIS, transceivers, and other related components of the vNAS database as directed Assists in other projects as assigned Maintains a high online presence Requirements VATSIM S2 rating or higher Active member of the network in good standing with a clean history Capable of working well in team-oriented environment Familiar with controlling programs such as CRC and vATIS Willing to learn facility file development/maintenance and the programs involved Excellent written and oral communication skills Preferred Skills VATSIM S3 rating or higher Demonstrated experience developing and/or maintaining facilities/sector files Familiar with ZBW airspace and procedures Experience working with vNAS Data Admin Knowledge of common data structures (JSON, geoJSON) Prior experience serving BVA or another VATSIM community in a volunteer role How to Apply Applicants must provide a letter of application, including a resume to include examples of previous work, if applicable. Letter of application should summarize the applicant's reasons for wanting to join BVA Staff, compelling evidence to show how the position requirements are met, and how the facility will benefit from the applicant. Applications should be submitted to Jonathan Halverson, Facility Engineer ([email protected]). This position is open until filled.

VATUSA Presents: General Aviation Appreciation Day Date: Saturday, August 31st Time: 4–8 PM ET (2000–2359z) From the bustling Northeast to the sunny Southeast, join ZBW, ZNY, ZDC, and ZJX for a celebration of all things General Aviation! Whether you’re in a Cessna, Piper, or anything in between, our controllers are ready to guide you through a network of GA-friendly fields. Staffed airports include: HEF, CHO, LWB, MYR, SAV, CHS, BDL, PVD, PWM, ILG, PNE, and TTN — offering everything from coastal sightseeing and short hops to scenic cross-country journeys. Take the corporate bird for a buzz down the coast, tour historic towns, or spend the evening beating up the pattern. No matter your mission, there’s a ramp spot waiting for you. Fire up your favorite GA aircraft and come experience the charm and variety of flying low and slow across the East Coast on General Aviation Appreciation Day!

Find more details, contest info for Tea Party, and more in the August Logan Informer.

In the Regional Circuit, we staff up multiple of our airports to provide pilots with an opportunity to receive 'gate-to-gate' ATC service for the duration of the event. Pilots are encouraged to fly between the airports and make the return flight if time allows; however, traffic from other airports is welcome as well. The Regional Circuit always creates an immersive atmosphere with busy frequencies and congested airways between the host airports. This Regional Circuit features Bangor (KBGR) and Syracuse (KSYR) airports. October 8, 2025 1900-2200ET {8 Oct 2025 2300-0200Z} It’s also a great time to try out one of our WINGS flights. Remember, many of the flights have published Alternate Airports, allowing you to earn your BVA pilot ratings at event airports!

Set the parking brake on the airliner and take to the skies in your favorite general aviation aircraft—this time, we’re heading to Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts. Located just outside of Boston, KBED is home to one of the region’s busiest general aviation hubs, supporting everything from student pilots in Cessnas to corporate jets on tight schedules. With a dynamic mix of traffic, diverse operations, and a scenic approach over historic New England landscapes, Hanscom Field offers a perfect challenge for both pilots and controllers. During the event, full local ATC coverage will be provided at KBED, with overlying radar services offering IFR and VFR support. Whether you're looking to shoot some practice approaches, enjoy some pattern work, or take a short VFR hop from another nearby field, this fly-in is all about celebrating the vibrant GA community. Fly VFR or IFR—single engine piston or light bizjet—whatever your mission, Hanscom Field and Boston Virtual ARTCC is ready for you! September 14, 2025 1400-1700ET {14 Sept 2025 1800-2100z} Featuring: KBED It’s also a great time to try out one of our WINGS flights. Remember, many of the flights have published Alternate Airports, allowing you to earn your BVA pilot ratings at event airports!

Boston Virtual ARTCC is excited to announce our list of prizes for this year's Tea Party Poker event! We're excited to work with several great developers from the community to offer prizes to participants of Tea Party Poker. The first-place participant will have the choice of all available prizes while each subsequent winner will be able to choose from the remaining items. • Thrustmaster: TCA Captain Pack X Airbus Edition • Tobii: Tobii Eye Tracker 5 • Octavi: Octavi IFR-1 Controller • Fenix: Fenix Simulations A320 Base Pack • Orbx: YBBN Brisbane International Airport V2 (MSFS 2020 or 2024) • Orbx: Volanta Premium - 6 month subscription The prizes will be available to pilot winners of Tea Party Poker and the air traffic controllers that participate in the event. Please join us in thanking the sponsors who have donated these amazing prizes to the community to help make the event a memorable experience!

This posting is still open; applications are still being accepted.