Controllers Online (6)
BOS_CTR | Jamsheed Lovelace | |
BDL_APP | Rob Hernandez | |
BOS_TWR | Andrew Van Sickle | |
BDL_GND | Owen Wang | |
ACK_GND | Brett Smithling | |
BOS_GND | Alexander A. Zayas |
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Boston Live Runway Configuration

Landing
ILS RWY 4R
Departing
RWY 9
Top BVA Controllers This Month
1 | Owen Wang | 22h 59m |
2 | Brett Smithling | 19h 51m |
3 | Evan Musial | 15h 55m |
4 | Matthew Miller | 11h 51m |
5 | Jamsheed Lovelace | 11h 05m |

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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
2021-03-01 March Logan Informer: FlightSimExpo Announces 2021 Schedule, Opens Registration | By: Evan Reiter (Community Manager) |
2021-02-01 February Logan Informer: Navigraph FlightSim Community Survey Results | By: Evan Reiter (Community Manager) |
2021-01-01 January Logan Informer: BVA's 2020 | By: Evan Reiter (Community Manager) |
2020-12-01 December Logan Informer: 60 Hours of ATC Starts on December 11! | By: Evan Reiter (Community Manager) |
2020-11-13 Navigraph's 2020 FlightSim Community Survey | By: Evan Reiter (Community Manager) |
Letter to Airmen
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!
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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.
Charts
Find out more information on where you can get charts and other resources for flying in New England.