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Set the parking brake on the airliner and knock the cobwebs off your favorite general aviation aircraft! The General Aviation Fly-In visits locales across the country that are famous for their scenery and general aviation influence. While anything from a single engine Cessna to a regional jet is welcome in this event, ‘low and slow’ offers the best opportunity to experience the scenery. During this GA Fly-In event, local air traffic control is staffed at smaller airports with overlying radar controllers to provide VFR Flight Following and IFR services. Fly VFR closed traffic, practice instrument approaches, or fly VFR or IFR between the featured airports: the choice is yours. The event features Manchester (KMHT), Nashua (KASH), and Portsmouth (KPSM) airports. August 27, 2023 1500-1800ET {27 August 2023 1900-2200Z} 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!

BVA's Minor 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 Portland Jetport (KPWM), in Portland, Maine. This scenic coastal city offers great views along the shoreline, a fun charted visual approach, and is just a short flight from Bar Harbor (KBHB) and Acadia National Park.   We are excited to partner with Flight Simulation Association to offer an exciting giveaway opportunity with this event. Back on March 17th, AeroDesigns released their much anticipated KPWM - Portland Intl. Jetport scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator. In partnership with FSA, we are holding a shortest landing competition on Runway 18. Pilots who wish to participate must request the RNAV or Visual Approach to Runway 18 on initial check-in with current ATIS information, current altitude, and if necessary, altitude descending to. It would sound like this, "Portland Approach, N42G, 12,500, descending to cross SCOGS at 11,000, with ATIS Alpha, Request Runway 18." This will give the Approach controller the proper information to help get you sequenced in for the competition runway.   If pilots do not request the appropriate competition runway, they will be sequenced to the standard flow and not be eligible. Pilots wishing to participate must complete the Pilot Entry Form, this will help track down and distribute the Winner(s) copy of the AeroDesigns' KPWM - Portland Intl. Jetport scenery. Pilots shall use clear weather as to not circumvent the good faith of the competition. Pilots will be entered into a pool based on the taxiway exit they vacate from on Runway 18. Runway 18 will be utilizing Land and Hold Short Operations with an available landing distance of 3,100 feet. Pilots will be disqualified for any non-ATC initiated go-arounds or missed approaches, as well as, failure to hold short of Runway 11/29. Additional disqualifiers and a full list of event rules can be found here.  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!

Get ready for the biggest party in the virtual skies - HONK!-apalooza 4: The Ultimate Toga Party. Join Boston Virtual ARTCC, Virtual Cleveland ARTCC, vZID ARTCC, Virtual New York ARTCC, and Montreal Virtual FIR for an unforgettable event inspired by the classic comedy National Lampoon's Animal House! Get ready for some feathered fun as we take to the virtual skies over Boston (KBOS), Cleveland (KCLE), Cincinnati (KCVG), Newark (KEWR), and Montreal (CYUL) on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, from 7-11pm ET. The Canadian Geese are known for their mischievous nature and penchant for partying, and they're taking over the Northeast airspace for one night only. Strap in for an evening of high-flying antics as you navigate through busy airports and challenging airspaces, all while dodging the shenanigans of these mischievous geese. As you fly, keep an eye out for geese in toga costumes, dancing on the runways, and playing pranks on unsuspecting pilots. Will you be able to stay focused and complete your flights amidst the geese's wild festivities? Or will you join in on the fun and take part in the ultimate toga party in the virtual skies? Put on your virtual toga, fire up your engines, and prepare for an evening of high-flying fun. Fly in and out of the bustling airports of Boston, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Newark, and Montreal, all while navigating the antics of the mischievous geese. Will you be able to land safely with the geese on the loose? Keep an eye on your radar for these feathered troublemakers and be prepared for anything! Grab your virtual wings and join us for an evening of laughter, camaraderie, and epic flying memories at HONK!-apalooza 4: The Ultimate Toga Party on May 6th, 2023, from 7-11pm ET. Don't miss out on the wildest toga party in the virtual skies! HONK! your way to the party of the year! Can you handle these geese gone wild?   Event Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023 Event Time: 1900-2300 ET {2300-0300Z}

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 Boston (KBOS) and Syracuse (KSYR) airports. June 12, 2023 1900-2200ET 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 knock the cobwebs off your favorite general aviation aircraft! The General Aviation Fly-In visits locales across the country that are famous for their scenery and general aviation influence. While anything from a single engine Cessna to a regional jet is welcome in this event, ‘low and slow’ offers the best opportunity to experience the scenery. During this GA Fly-In event, local air traffic control is staffed at smaller airports with overlying radar controllers to provide VFR Flight Following and IFR services. Fly VFR closed traffic, practice instrument approaches, or fly VFR or IFR between the featured airports: the choice is yours. The event features Nantucket (KACK), Martha's Vineyard (KMVY), Hyannis (KHYA), and Cape Cod CGAS (KFMH) airports. 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 us for the FENWY Fly-out event on April 7th, 2023 from 1900 - 2300 ET! We'll be featuring three fantastic airports - KBOS, KLGA, and KPIT - and celebrating all things baseball with a theme inspired by the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just starting out, this is a great opportunity to practice your skills and connect with other aviation enthusiasts baseball fans. You'll have the chance to fly your favorite aircraft, explore the surrounding areas, and soak up the exciting stadium-like atmosphere in the finals boxes. Don't strike out on this opportunity and get your flight plans ready to join us for the FENWY Fly-out event! We're aiming to hit a home run with this baseball-themed adventure, and we know you'll have a grand slam time exploring the airports of KBOS, KLGA, and KPIT. So, come join us and let's see if we can hit it out of the park together!   Event Date: April 7th, 2023 Event Times: 1900 - 2300 ET {2300-0300z} Event Fields: KPIT, KLGA, KBOS

Set the parking brake on the airliner and knock the cobwebs off your favorite general aviation aircraft! The General Aviation Fly-In visits locales across the country that are famous for their scenery and general aviation influence. While anything from a single-engine Cessna to a regional jet is welcome in this event, ‘low and slow’ offers the best opportunity to experience the scenery. During the event, local air traffic control is staffed at smaller Class C and D airports, with overlying radar controllers to provide VFR Flight Following and IFR services. Fly VFR closed traffic, practice instrument approaches, or fly VFR or IFR between the featured airports: the choice is yours. This week's event features Albany (KALB), Burlington (KBTV), Rome (KRME), and Syracuse (KSYR) airports. We're taking the pancake fly-in to the next level by staffing a whole block of maple syrup country in our rendition of the local pancake fly-in. We'll have a hot pot of coffee and tall stack waiting for you to arrive! Event Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023 Event Time: 1100-1400 ET {1500-1800Z} 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!

BVA's Minor 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 Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD). Look to depart or arrival between the event window of 2000-2300 ET (22 Mar 2023 0000-0300z). 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!

VATSIM is pleased to announce the return of Cross the Pond, this time for a westbound journey, taking off on April 1st, 2023.   Cross The Pond is the largest and longest-running event on VATSIM (over 20 years). The event is biannual flying between the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean - Westbound in the spring and Eastbound in the autumn. Hundreds of pilots light up the virtual skies, and dozens of controllers burn both ends of the candle to provide professional ATC service over the Ocean and the Continents.   To keep in touch with news regarding the event, you can follow their social media and look for the hashtag #CTP23W Twitter: https://twitter.com/vatsimctp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vatsimctp/   They also have a dedicated discord server, which is going to get busier as we approach show-day. To join, head over to https://ctp.vatsim.net and follow the instructions on your screen.   Additional information will be added once arrival and departure fields are set and voting opens. Keep your eyes out on the voting list for your favorite airport! 

Attention all pilots! Come join Montreal Virtual FIR for their latest Cross-Border Crossfire event, featuring Boston Virtual ARTCC! On February 21st, from 7pm ET (2359Z) to 10pm ET (0300Z), we invite you to fly between Montreal (CYUL) and Boston (KBOS) with continuous ATC coverage. Bring your favorite aircraft and experience the thrill of crossing the border with us. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to fly with other pilots and practice your skills. We hope to see you there! Event Fields: KBOS, CYUL Date & Time: February 21, 2023 | 1900-2200 ET (02/21/23 0000-0300z)

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 Boston (KBOS) and Bangor (KBGR) airports. Event Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Event Time: 1900-2200 ET {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!

Sky Blue Radio, The Pilot Club, and Boston Virtual ARTCC presents a nice Thursday evening fly-in to the Beantown. This event is a hybrid between GA and jet aircraft, so feel free to fly whatever you want! We will have full staffing at Bedford - Hanscom Field (BED) and Boston - Logan Intl (BOS). Be sure to stop at the local market and try some of the famous Boston Baked Beans! Event Field: KBED (General Aviation) & KBOS (Airlines and Jets) Date & Time: February 16, 2023 | 1900-2200 ET (02/17/23 0000-0300z) Did you know: An annual tournament between the ice hockey teams of four Boston-area universities is named the Beanpot. 

The Northeast Corridor (NEC) is one of the busiest, most complex, and economically vital transportation systems in the world connecting eight states and the District of Columbia. Carrying over 2,200 daily trains, including Amtrak, commuter and freight trains, the NEC is the nation’s most congested rail corridor and is among the highest volume rail corridors in the world. Along with rail travel, the Northeast United States also includes some of the most complex and congested airspace in the National Airspace System (NAS). The FAA has introduced Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes (NEC ACR) project back in 2019, which is designed to reduce delays and improve efficiencies for traffic to and from the Florida Metroplex along the East Coast. New and amended Q and Y Routes will replace the north-south high-altitude route structure by transitioning to Performance Based Navigation-Centric NAS thus decreasing the reliance on ground-based NAVAIDs. The final implementation of the routes is expected on April 20th, 2023. More information on the NEC ACR project can be found here. To highlight this closely integrated airspace, Virtual New York ARTCC, Washington Virtual ARTCC, and Boston Virtual ARTCC have teamed up to host our 9th annual Northeast Corridor FNO on January 20th, 2023! Join us from 7-11pm ET {2359-0400z} for rush hours of volume and traffic initiatives to keep the congested airspace balanced and manageable. We'll be fully staffing Washington-National (DCA), New York - LaGuardia (LGA), and Boston-Logan (BOS) airports.  Come visit some of the best airports the Northeast has to offer! Event Date: Friday, January 20, 2023 Event Time: 1900-2300 ET {2359-0400Z}

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 Boston (KBOS) and Albany (KALB) airports. Event Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Event Time: 1900-2200 ET {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!

VATSIM UK and the Boston Virtual ARTCC invite you to the Historical Boston Tea Party Fly-in! Join us and celebrate this historic day with a transatlantic trip from London’s Heathrow Airport (EGLL) to the Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS). Pack the cargo hold full of tea and try to keep it (and your plane) out of the harbour - that is of course, unless you’ve filled the hold with Lipton! EGLL-KBOS city pair event on the 17th of December, departures from Heathrow only between 1300z-1500z. 60 pilot slots will be made available at 1800z on the 25th of November. Pilots without a booking will be used to fill any empty/missed slots, and delayed on stand to ensure bookings depart on schedule.   Event Routes Two routes will be used to allow Heathrow to depart 30 p/h and traffic is split evenly across both routes. Non-event traffic is asked to file one of these routes depending on if their CID is odd or even. The routes are as follows: > Route N: UMLA1G UMLAT T418 WELIN T420 TNT UL28 PENIL M144 BAGSO DCT DOGAL DCT 54N020W 54N030W 53N040W 51N050W DCT ALLRY N356E ALLEX Q822 AJJAY OOSHN5 > Route S: GOGS2G GOGSI N621 EVTES N514 ODADA P72 LEDGO DCT ADARA DCT 52N020W 52N030W 51N040W 49N050W DCT JOOPY N276C TUSKY DCT EURRO OOSHN5   Event Bookings Booking system goes live at 1800z on the 25th of November. Link here: https://vats.im/btp-bookings   Pilot Guide The pilot guide contain details on departure, oceanic crossing procedures, and arrival. Link here: https://vats.im/btp-pilot-guide   Enroute ETA An ETA at each FIR boundary will be posted here and updated as forecasts become more accurate. The first arrivals are expected into Boston around 2000z.  

It is that time of year again. Snow plows and de-ice trucks have descended upon the Northeast US once again. Come join the winter operations fun as we hope for minimal visbility, low ceilings, high winds, and of course running out of de-icing fluid. ZDC, ZNY and ZBW will be staffing Washington-National (DCA), New York-Kennedy (JFK), Bradley Intl. (BDL) and Boston Logan (BOS) Airports to provide a range of destination and routing options. The northeast corridor is one of the most congested airspaces in the National Airspace System, so we encourage pilots to utilize adjacent staffing in neighboring ARTCCs as well. This event should allow you ample opportunity to explore the close integracies that the Northeast corridor has to offer, as ZBW airspace will be staffed for an additional 48 hours at the conclusion of the event!  Event Fields: KDCA, KJFK, KBDL, & KBOS Date & Time: December 2nd 2022, 7:00pm → 11:00pm (2359z - 0400z)   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.

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 2 through 11:00pm ET on Sunday, December 4. How many flights can you get in before the end of the night on Sunday? Begins: Friday, December 2, 11am ET (1600z) Ends: Sunday, December 4, 11pm ET (0400z) Winter Kickoff FNO: Friday, December 2, 7-11pm ET (2359 - 0400z) featuring ZNY and ZDC

Boston Virtual ARTCC and Cleveland ARTCC will be stuffing as many planes as we can into our airports. Join us Saturday November 19th from 2359z-0400z {7pm - 11pm ET}, we hope to see a smorgasbord of traffic with more fixin's than Grandma's squash casserole, and there will be plenty of gravy and cranberry sauce to go around! The feast is scheduled to last for 4 hours. As always, we will try our best to stick around for leftovers, as long as the turkey hasn't gotten to us yet! Bring your empty belly and a full tank of Jet-A for a night that is sure to be sweeter than pumpkin pie! Enjoy the fall foliage as you traverse over western New York and Pennsylvania as we staff Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW), Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Bradley International Airport (BDL), and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Event Date: 19 November 2022 Event Duration: 1900-2300 ET {2359z-0400z} Featured Airports: DTW, CLE, BDL, BOS

Join the controllers and frequent pilots of the Boston ARTCC for an evening in Connecticut. The focus is on the Y90 Bradley TRACON area, including KORH, KHFD, KCEF, KBAF, and of course KBDL. We'll be staffing up the facility from 1700 - 2100Z. All types of traffic are welcome across the area and the entire ARTCC, be it your local flying club doing some VFR, your VA operating scheduled flights, or just a fun little jaunt in your Cessna from point A to point B, we'll be turning up the heat for our controllers and shooting for a busy Sunday afternoon. November 6, 2022 12-4pm ET {06 Nov 2022 1700-2100z} 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!

Cross the Pond event is a twice-yearly event featuring divisions on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean providing a complete ATC service from your departure to your destination. This year, CTP Eastbound is back on October 22nd. Head over to the official CTP website here, for more information on the event. Event Date: Oct. 22nd, 2022, Official Times to be determined. Voting has concluded and the following airports have been selected to be represented in this year's Eastbound event. Thank you for all those who voted for Team Boston! Departing: CYHZ - Halifax Stanfield International Airport CYYZ - Toronto Pearson International Airport KATL - Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport KBOS - Logan International Airport KIAD - Dulles International Airport KSEA - Seattle–Tacoma International Airport SBGR - São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport TBPB - Grantley Adams International Airport TNCM - Princess Juliana International Airport Arriving: EDDL - Düsseldorf Airport EGLL - Heathrow Airport EHAM - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol FAOR - O. R. Tambo International Airport LOWW - Vienna International Airport LPPT - Lisbon Airport UKBB - Boryspil International Airport

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 (BGR), Burlington (BTV), and Manchester (MHT) airports. October 11, 2022 2000-2300ET {11 Oct 2022 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!

The Pilot Club, Sky Blue Radio, and Boston Virtual ARTCC presents a nice Thursday evening fly-in to Seacoast New Hampshire. This event is a hybrid between GA and jet aircraft, so feel free to fly whatever you want! We will have full staffing at Portsmouth Intl. at Pease (PSM) and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). We are here to have a good time and to enjoy the warm summer air! Event Field: KPSM (General Aviation) & KMHT (Airlines and Jets) Date & Time: September 29th, 2022 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern (09/29/2022: 2300z - 0200z)

Launched in 1980 by Texas Air Corporation, then acquired by Pan Am in 1986, and finally picked up by Delta Air Lines in 1991, the “Shuttle” between New York’s LaGuardia and Boston airports is one of the most popular routes in the Northeast with flights on the hour between the two cities. Head over to the Northeast Corridor and catch a flight between these two cities! We have complimentary slot times and free snacks! With a flight time of only 45 minutes (not including all the delays on the ground…), it’s bound to be a great afternoon on one of the most iconic city pairs in the United States! Event Fields: KBOS & KLGA Date & Time: September 4th 2022, 3:00pm → 6:00pm (1900z - 2200z)

This week's BVA event features a special twist on our normal GA Fly-In series. Join BVA on October 1st from 1-5pm ET for a special military airport focused fly-in event featuring four airports within our airspace with military installations: Westfield - Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF), Westover Air Reserve Base/Metropolitan Airport (KCEF), Portsmouth International At Pease Airport (KPSM), and Schenectady County Airport (KSCH). This is a great opportunity to practice helicopter operations or just go for a scenic flight across the center of our airspace. While you are at it, feel free to dive into the rules and regulations around Special Use Airspace. 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!

BVA's Minor 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 Syracuse (KSYR). 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!