Areas of Specialization
The Boston TRACON is divided into two Areas of Specialization. Controllers certify in one area only.
Boston Area - The Boston area handles most arrival and all departure traffic from Logan International Airport and surrounding satellites. The Boston Area can open a maximum of 8 radar positions. On a normal day, however, only 5-6 positions are staffed. On the midnight shift, there is only one position open.
Manchester Area - The Manchester area is the other area in A90. Most traffic in the Manchester area is destined to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, however there are also many General Aviation flights destined to smaller fields. Additionally, the Manchester area provides service to all training flights conducted by Daniel Webster College, which is based at Nashua Municipal Airport. The Manchester area can open a maximum of 5 radar positions. On a normal day, only 3-4 positions are open. On the midnight shift, there is only one position open.
A90 is bordered by the following facilities:
- Providence TRACON (G90)
- Bradley TRACON(Y90)
- Cape TRACON (K90)
- Portland TRACON (PWM)
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