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}

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}

Congrats Henry

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

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!

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)