Boston Virtual ARTCC and Virtual New York ARTCC presents, the Long Island Sound Fly-In.

March 20, 2022, 1-4pm ET

The airspace along the Long Island Sound is a bustling corridor full of small sea-side airports, and scenic getaways from the big city. Boston and New York ARTCCs are teaming up to staff the airports between Islip-MacArthur and Providence (ISP, PVD), including all the airports in-between (BDR, HVN, HTO, GON, OQU, FOK, and MTP).

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 Burlington (BTV) and Manchester (MHT), with a stop in Lebanon (LEB) along the way, an airport local to prime skiing territory in New England. Wake that piston or biz-jet up from its winter hibernation, grab your skis, and hit the slopes. There's plenty of fresh powder and great views as you fly into some of the more mountainous airports in the region. Don't forget your toque!

February 26, 2022, 2-6pm ET

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!

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.
January 06, 2022, 8-11pm ET

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!

Begins: Friday, November 19, 11am ET (1600z)
Ends: Sunday, November 21, 11pm ET (0400z)

60 Hours Kickoff FNO: Friday, November 19, 7-11pm ET (2359-0400z)
In collaboration with ZAU and ZDC! Please see that post which will be posted at a later date.

Join us for this one of a kind ATC marathon event! Boston Center will be staffed continuously for 60 hours throughout the weekend in November.  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, November 19 through 11:00pm ET on Sunday, November 21. How many flights can you get in before the end of the night on Sunday?

Can’t wait for the OPT for this event...