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A Moment with Boston John!
Famous controller "Boston John" expertly manages heavy traffic at Logan Airport with his signature personality.
Summary
This recording captures a high-volume period at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) featuring the legendary air traffic controller known as "Boston John." He coordinates multiple intersecting runways with extreme efficiency while using his famous multilingual sign-offs and friendly banter. The transcript showcases the complex "geometry" of Boston's airfield and the human element that makes ATC communications unique.
Analysis
This recording is a classic example of "Boston John" (John Gulla) at work. He was a long-time controller at Boston Logan known for his rapid-fire delivery, rhythmic cadence, and cheerful personality. While the transcript doesn't involve a life-threatening emergency, it is notable for the sheer density of traffic being managed. Boston Logan is famous for its intersecting runway configuration, which requires controllers to orchestrate takeoffs and landings with precise timing to ensure aircraft don't conflict at the intersections.
Key moments in the recording highlight John's signature style. He uses a variety of international sign-offs, including "Hasta la vista" to Southwest 1104, "Toodeloo" to Townflight 348, and "Ciao" to Air Canada 365. This rapport helps maintain a positive atmosphere even during high-stress, high-workload periods. Technically, he is managing several runways simultaneously: 33 Left for departures, and 27 and 32 for arrivals. This requires constant "Position and Hold" (now termed "Line Up and Wait") instructions and frequent "Traffic holding on a crossing runway" advisories to pilots.
For a non-expert, the recording illustrates the "ballet" of a major hub airport. You can hear him integrating different types of aircraft, from "Heavies" (large wide-body jets like Delta 231) to smaller regional "Eagles" and "Citrus" (AirTran) flights. He also manages a confused pilot on Alaska 30 and a VFR flight (Skyway 85) requesting entry into the busy Class Bravo airspace, all without breaking his stride.
The significance of this event lies in its demonstration of peak ATC performance. Boston John became a minor celebrity among aviation enthusiasts on sites like LiveATC.net because he proved that professional ATC work could be both highly efficient and deeply human. His ability to maintain situational awareness across multiple intersecting runways while keeping pilots relaxed is a masterclass in Tower operations.
Original ATC Communication
Plain English Translation
BOSTON TOWER
Cactus 25, proceed full length on runway 33 left.
BOSTON TOWER
US Airways 25, taxi all the way to the very beginning of runway 33 left.
PILOT (CACTUS 25)
Full length 33 left, Cactus 25.
PILOT (CACTUS 25)
Taking it to the very end of 33 left, US Airways 25.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 1104, contact Boston Departure. Hasta la vista.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 1104, switch over to talk to the departure controllers now. See you later!
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1104)
Departure, Southwest 1104. Have a good day.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1104)
Moving to departure, Southwest 1104. Have a good day.
BOSTON TOWER
Thank you. Townflight 348, it will be just another minute while we have a vehicle inspect the runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Thank you. Townflight 348, it will be just another minute while we have a safety truck inspect the runway for debris.
PILOT (TOWNFLIGHT 348)
Townflight 348, we’ll wait.
PILOT (TOWNFLIGHT 348)
Townflight 348, we’ll sit tight and wait.
BOSTON TOWER
Air Canada 365, Boston Tower. Good afternoon. Cross runway 27 at Charlie, remain this frequency.
BOSTON TOWER
Air Canada 365, this is Boston Tower. Good afternoon. Cross over runway 27 at the Charlie taxiway, and stay on this radio channel with me.
PILOT (AIR CANADA 365)
Cross 27 at Charlie, stay with you, Air Canada 365. Good afternoon.
PILOT (AIR CANADA 365)
Crossing 27 at Charlie and staying on this frequency, Air Canada 365. Good afternoon.
BOSTON TOWER
Cactus 25, wind 310 at 19. Runway 33 left, cleared for takeoff.
BOSTON TOWER
US Airways 25, the wind is coming from the northwest at 19 knots. You are cleared to take off on runway 33 left.
PILOT (CACTUS 25)
Cleared for takeoff 33 left, Cactus 25.
PILOT (CACTUS 25)
We're cleared for takeoff on 33 left, US Airways 25.
BOSTON TOWER
Townflight 348, cross runway 27 at Charlie.
BOSTON TOWER
Townflight 348, you're clear to cross runway 27 at the Charlie taxiway.
PILOT (TOWNFLIGHT 348)
Cross 27 at Charlie, Townflight 348.
PILOT (TOWNFLIGHT 348)
Crossing 27 at Charlie, Townflight 348.
BOSTON TOWER
Thank you, sir.
BOSTON TOWER
Much appreciated, sir.
PILOT (CACTUS 25)
Cactus 25 is clear of Lima. Thanks, have a good one.
PILOT (CACTUS 25)
US Airways 25 has passed the Lima taxiway. Thanks, have a good one.
BOSTON TOWER
Cactus 25, it was a pleasure. Have a great afternoon.
BOSTON TOWER
US Airways 25, it was a pleasure working with you. Have a great afternoon.
PILOT (CACTUS 25)
You too.
PILOT (CACTUS 25)
You have a good one too.
BOSTON TOWER
Townflight 348, wind 310 at 19. Runway 33 left, cleared for takeoff.
BOSTON TOWER
Townflight 348, the wind is coming from the northwest at 19 knots. You are all set to take off on runway 33 left.
PILOT (TOWNFLIGHT 348)
Cleared for takeoff, runway 33 left, Townflight 348.
PILOT (TOWNFLIGHT 348)
Taking off now on runway 33 left, Townflight 348.
BOSTON TOWER
Air Canada 365, Boston Tower. Runway 33 left, position and hold.
BOSTON TOWER
Air Canada 365, this is Boston Tower. Pull out onto runway 33 left and wait right there.
PILOT (AIR CANADA 365)
Position and hold 33 left, Air Canada 365.
PILOT (AIR CANADA 365)
Moving onto 33 left to wait, Air Canada 365.
BOSTON TOWER
Townflight 348, contact Boston Departure. Toodeloo.
BOSTON TOWER
Townflight 348, switch over to the departure controllers now. Toodeloo!
PILOT (TOWNFLIGHT 348)
Contact Departure, Townflight 348. Good night.
PILOT (TOWNFLIGHT 348)
Switching to departure, Townflight 348. Good night.
BOSTON TOWER
Good night. Continental 382, visual 27.
BOSTON TOWER
Good night. Continental 382, I see you have runway 27 in sight.
BOSTON TOWER
Air Canada 365, runway 33 left, cleared for takeoff.
BOSTON TOWER
Air Canada 365, you are cleared to take off on runway 33 left.
PILOT (AIR CANADA 365)
Cleared for takeoff, Air Canada 365.
PILOT (AIR CANADA 365)
Cleared for takeoff, Air Canada 365.
BOSTON TOWER
Continental 382, Boston Tower. Runway 27, cleared to land. Traffic holding on a crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Continental 382, this is Boston Tower. You're cleared to land on runway 27. Just be aware there is another plane waiting on the runway that crosses yours.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 382)
Cleared to land 27, Continental 382.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 382)
Cleared to land on 27, Continental 382.
PILOT (AIR 531)
Tower, Air 531 is on a two-mile final for 32.
PILOT (AIR 531)
Tower, Air 531 is lined up and two miles away from landing on runway 32.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 531, Boston Tower. Wind 320 at 18. Runway 32, cleared to land.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 531, Boston Tower. The wind is 18 knots from the northwest. You are cleared to land on runway 32.
PILOT (AIR 531)
Cleared to land 32, Air 531.
PILOT (AIR 531)
Cleared to land on 32, Air 531.
BOSTON TOWER
Cactus 2036, Boston Tower. Caution wake turbulence following an Embraer jet. Runway 33 left at taxiway Delta, cleared for takeoff.
BOSTON TOWER
Cactus 2036, this is Boston Tower. Watch out for the rough air left behind by that Embraer jet ahead of you. You're authorized to take off from runway 33 left at the Delta taxiway intersection.
PILOT (CACTUS 2036)
33 left at Delta, cleared for takeoff, Cactus 2036.
PILOT (CACTUS 2036)
Taking off from 33 left at Delta, Cactus 2036.
BOSTON TOWER
Air Canada 365, contact Boston Departure. Ciao.
BOSTON TOWER
Air Canada 365, switch over to the departure controllers now. See ya.
PILOT (AIR CANADA 365)
Ciao.
PILOT (AIR CANADA 365)
See ya.
PILOT (NETJET 293)
Boston Tower, NetJet 293 is with you, about seven out.
PILOT (NETJET 293)
Boston Tower, NetJet 293 is checking in, we're about seven miles out from the airport.
BOSTON TOWER
NetJet 293, Boston Tower. Wind 320 at 22. Runway 32, cleared to land.
BOSTON TOWER
NetJet 293, Boston Tower. The wind is 22 knots from the northwest. You're all set to land on runway 32.
PILOT (NETJET 293)
Cleared to land, 293.
PILOT (NETJET 293)
Authorized to land, 293.
PILOT (NETJET 293)
NetJet 293, verifying runway 32, cleared to land.
PILOT (NETJET 293)
NetJet 293, just double-checking that's runway 32 we're authorized to land on.
BOSTON TOWER
That is runway 32, NetJet 293.
BOSTON TOWER
That's correct, runway 32, NetJet 293.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 531, turn right at Juliet 1, then contact Ground 121.9.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 531, turn right onto taxiway Juliet 1, then switch your radio to the ground controllers on frequency 121.9.
PILOT (AIR 531)
Juliet 1, over to Ground. Good day.
PILOT (AIR 531)
Juliet 1 and switching to ground. Have a good one.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 5)
Tower, Southwest 5 is with you, seven out for 27.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 5)
Tower, Southwest 5 is on your frequency, seven miles out and approaching runway 27.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 5, Boston Tower. Traffic short final runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 320 at 23.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 5, Boston Tower. There's another plane just ahead of you on its final approach to runway 27, but you're authorized to land. Wind is 23 knots from the northwest.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 5)
Cleared to land runway 27, Southwest 5.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 5)
Authorized to land on runway 27, Southwest 5.
BOSTON TOWER
Citrus 895, Boston Tower. Cross runway 27.
BOSTON TOWER
Citrus 895, Boston Tower. You're clear to drive across runway 27.
PILOT (CITRUS 895)
Cross 27, Citrus 895.
PILOT (CITRUS 895)
Crossing runway 27 now, Citrus 895.
PILOT (AIR 18)
Boston Tower, Air 18 with you, runway 32.
PILOT (AIR 18)
Boston Tower, Air 18 checking in with you, we're approaching runway 32.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 18, Boston Tower. Wind 320 at 21. Wake turbulence from a Falcon mile-and-a-half final. Runway 32, cleared to land.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 18, Boston Tower. The wind is coming from the northwest at 21 knots. Watch out for some rough air from a Falcon jet just a mile and a half ahead of you on its final approach. You're cleared to land on runway 32.
PILOT (AIR 18)
Cleared to land 32, Air 18.
PILOT (AIR 18)
Cleared to land on 32, Air 18.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 382)
Kilo for 382?
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 382)
Should we turn at taxiway Kilo, 382?
BOSTON TOWER
Continental 382, turn right at Kilo and contact Ground.
BOSTON TOWER
Continental 382, turn right onto taxiway Kilo and then switch over to the ground controllers.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 382)
Kilo and Ground, Continental 382.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 382)
Right at Kilo and then over to Ground, Continental 382.
BOSTON TOWER
Citrus 895, runway 33 left, position and hold. Traffic will land the crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Citrus 895, pull onto runway 33 left and wait there. There's another plane landing on the runway that crosses your path.
PILOT (CITRUS 895)
Position and hold 33 left, Citrus 895.
PILOT (CITRUS 895)
Pulling onto 33 left and holding our position, Citrus 895.
BOSTON TOWER
NetJet 293, turn right at Juliet 1, then contact Ground 121.9.
BOSTON TOWER
NetJet 293, turn right onto taxiway Juliet 1, then talk to ground control on frequency 121.9.
PILOT (NETJET 293)
Juliet 1, contact Ground.
PILOT (NETJET 293)
Right at Juliet 1 and switching to Ground.
PILOT (DELTA 231)
Boston Tower, Delta 231 Heavy, 33 left.
PILOT (DELTA 231)
Boston Tower, this is Delta 231, our heavy jet is approaching runway 33 left.
BOSTON TOWER
Delta 231 Heavy, Boston Tower. Expect landing clearance closer in. Traffic departing prior to your arrival.
BOSTON TOWER
Delta 231 Heavy, Boston Tower. I'll give you the official okay to land once you're a bit closer. We have another plane taking off right before you arrive.
PILOT (DELTA 231)
We'll continue. Thank you.
PILOT (DELTA 231)
We'll keep flying the approach. Thank you.
BOSTON TOWER
Citrus 895, runway 33 left, cleared for takeoff. Wind 320 at 20.
BOSTON TOWER
Citrus 895, you are cleared for takeoff on runway 33 left. The wind is from the northwest at 20 knots.
PILOT (CITRUS 895)
Cleared for takeoff 33 left, Citrus 895.
PILOT (CITRUS 895)
Citrus 895 is all set and taking off from runway 33 left.
PILOT (COMPASS 5651)
Compass 5651, Boston Tower. Cross runway 27.
PILOT (COMPASS 5651)
Compass 5651, this is Boston Tower. You are clear to cross runway 27.
PILOT (COMPASS 5651)
Cross 27, Compass 5651.
PILOT (COMPASS 5651)
Crossing runway 27 now, Compass 5651.
PILOT (EAGLE 4540)
Eagle 4540, Boston Tower. Cross runway 27.
PILOT (EAGLE 4540)
Eagle 4540, Boston Tower here. Go ahead and cross runway 27.
PILOT (EAGLE 4540)
Cross 27, Eagle 4540.
PILOT (EAGLE 4540)
We're crossing 27, Eagle 4540.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 5, cross runway 4 right and contact Ground.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 5, cross runway 4 right and then switch your radio over to the ground controllers.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 5)
Cross 4 right and over to Ground, Southwest 5.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 5)
Crossing 4 right and heading over to the ground frequency, Southwest 5.
PILOT (COMAIR 528)
Comair 528, short final 27.
PILOT (COMAIR 528)
Comair 528 is on the final approach, very close to landing on runway 27.
BOSTON TOWER
Comair 528, Boston Tower. Runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 320 at 20.
BOSTON TOWER
Comair 528, Boston Tower. You're clear to land on runway 27. The wind is 20 knots coming from the northwest.
PILOT (COMAIR 528)
Cleared to land 27, Comair 528.
PILOT (COMAIR 528)
Cleared to land on 27, Comair 528.
BOSTON TOWER
Delta 231 Heavy, runway 33 left, cleared to land. Wind 320 at 20. Traffic is a mile final for the crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Delta 231, our large aircraft, you're clear to land on runway 33 left. Wind is 20 knots from the northwest. Heads up, there is another plane just a mile out for the runway that crosses yours.
PILOT (DELTA 231)
Cleared to land 33 left, Delta 231 Heavy.
PILOT (DELTA 231)
Clear to land on 33 left, Delta 231.
PILOT (UNITED 584)
United 584, about six miles, 27.
PILOT (UNITED 584)
United 584 is about six miles out, approaching runway 27.
BOSTON TOWER
Citrus 895, contact Boston Departure.
BOSTON TOWER
Citrus 895, go ahead and contact the departure controllers now.
PILOT (CITRUS 895)
Over to Departure, Citrus 895. Good day.
PILOT (CITRUS 895)
Switching over to departure, Citrus 895. Have a good one.
BOSTON TOWER
Good day. United 584, Boston Tower. You're number two for the airport. Runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 320 at 20. Traffic is a two-mile final for the crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Hello. United 584, this is Boston Tower. You’re second in line to land at the airport. You are authorized to land on Runway 27. The wind is coming from the northwest at 20 knots. Be aware of another plane two miles out about to land on the runway that crosses yours.
PILOT (UNITED 584)
Cleared to land 27, United 584.
PILOT (UNITED 584)
Authorized to land on Runway 27, United 584.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 18, turn right at Juliet 1, then contact Ground 121.9.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 18, turn right onto taxiway Juliet 1, then switch your radio over to the ground controllers on frequency 121.9.
PILOT (AIR 18)
Right on Juliet 1 and Ground, Air 18.
PILOT (AIR 18)
Taking a right on Juliet 1 and switching to Ground, Air 18.
BOSTON TOWER
Comair 528, turn right at Kilo. Contact Ground 121.9 there.
BOSTON TOWER
Comair 528, turn right at taxiway Kilo. Once you're there, check in with the ground controllers on frequency 121.9.
PILOT (COMAIR 528)
Kilo and 121.9, Comair 528.
PILOT (COMAIR 528)
Kilo and 121.9, Comair 528.
PILOT (AIR 42)
Air 42, about four miles out for 32.
PILOT (AIR 42)
This is Air 42, we’re about four miles away from landing on Runway 32.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 42, Boston Tower. Wind 320 at 21. Runway 32, cleared to land.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 42, Boston Tower. The wind is from the northwest at 21 knots. You are authorized to land on Runway 32.
PILOT (AIR 42)
Air 42, cleared to land 32.
PILOT (AIR 42)
Air 42, authorized to land on 32.
BOSTON TOWER
Compass 5651, runway 33 left, position and hold. Traffic is three out for the crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Compass 5651, pull out onto Runway 33-Left and wait there. There is another plane three miles away about to land on the runway that crosses yours.
PILOT (COMPASS 5651)
Position and hold 33 left, Compass 5651.
PILOT (COMPASS 5651)
Pulling onto the runway and waiting on 33-Left, Compass 5651.
BOSTON TOWER
Delta 231 Heavy, if able, turn left on runway 22 right.
BOSTON TOWER
Delta 231 Heavy, if your large aircraft is able to make the turn, turn left onto Runway 22-Right.
PILOT (DELTA 231)
Left on 22 right, Delta 231.
PILOT (DELTA 231)
Turning left onto 22-Right, Delta 231.
BOSTON TOWER
Delta 231 Heavy, contact Ground 121.9 on 22 right.
BOSTON TOWER
Delta 231 Heavy, now that you're on 22-Right, talk to the ground controllers on frequency 121.9.
PILOT (DELTA 231)
121.9 on 22 right, Delta 231 Heavy.
PILOT (DELTA 231)
Switching to 121.9 while on 22-Right, Delta 231 Heavy.
PILOT (ALASKA 30)
Tower, Alaska 30. They told me to go to 128.8. Do you want me on 32 or 22?
PILOT (ALASKA 30)
Tower, this is Alaska 30. The last controller told me to switch to frequency 128.8. Do you want me heading for runway 32 or 22?
BOSTON TOWER
Alaska 30, contact Tower 128.8.
BOSTON TOWER
Alaska 30, go ahead and switch over to the other tower controller on 128.8.
PILOT (ALASKA 30)
Okay.
PILOT (ALASKA 30)
Got it.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 42, turn right at Juliet 1, then contact Ground 121.9.
BOSTON TOWER
Air 42, turn right onto taxiway Juliet 1, then switch over to ground control on 121.9.
PILOT (AIR 42)
Juliet 1 and Ground, Air 42.
PILOT (AIR 42)
Right at Juliet 1 and then over to ground control, Air 42.
BOSTON TOWER
Compass 5651, wind 310 at 14. Runway 33 left, cleared for takeoff.
BOSTON TOWER
Compass 5651, the wind is 14 knots from the northwest. You are cleared for takeoff on runway 33 left.
PILOT (COMPASS 5651)
Cleared for takeoff 33 left, Compass 5651.
PILOT (COMPASS 5651)
Cleared to take off on 33 left, Compass 5651.
BOSTON TOWER
Alaska 30, Boston Tower. Runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 310 at 14. Traffic will hold on a crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Alaska 30, Boston Tower. You’re all set to land on runway 27. Wind is 14 knots from the northwest. Another plane will wait for you at the spot where the runways cross.
PILOT (ALASKA 30)
Okay, thanks. Alaska 30, cleared to land 27.
PILOT (ALASKA 30)
Okay, thanks. Alaska 30 is cleared to land on runway 27.
BOSTON TOWER
United 584, turn right at Kilo. Contact Ground 121.9 there.
BOSTON TOWER
United 584, turn right onto taxiway Kilo. Switch to ground control on 121.9 once you’re there.
PILOT (UNITED 584)
Right at Kilo, Ground 121.9.
PILOT (UNITED 584)
Right at Kilo, then over to ground on 121.9.
BOSTON TOWER
Eagle 4540, Boston Tower. Runway 33 left, position and hold. Traffic will land the crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Eagle 4540, Boston Tower. Pull out onto runway 33 left and wait there. Another plane is about to land on the runway that crosses yours.
PILOT (EAGLE 4540)
Position and hold 33 left, Eagle 4540.
PILOT (EAGLE 4540)
Pulling out and waiting on 33 left, Eagle 4540.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 1172)
Tower, Continental 1172, five miles visual 27.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 1172)
Tower, Continental 1172, we're five miles out and have the runway in sight for landing on 27.
BOSTON TOWER
Continental 1172, Boston Tower. Traffic short final runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 320 at 14. Traffic will hold on a crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Continental 1172, Boston Tower. There’s a plane just ahead of you about to touch down on runway 27; you’re cleared to land behind them. Wind is 14 knots. Another plane will wait for you at the runway intersection.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 1172)
Continental 1172, cleared to land 27, Roger.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 1172)
Continental 1172, we're authorized to land on runway 27, understood.
BOSTON TOWER
Compass 5651, contact Boston Departure.
BOSTON TOWER
Compass 5651, switch over and talk to the Boston departure controllers now.
PILOT (COMPASS 5651)
Departure, Compass 5651. Good day.
PILOT (COMPASS 5651)
Switching to departure, this is Compass 5651. Have a good day.
BOSTON TOWER
American 1205, cross runway 27.
BOSTON TOWER
American 1205, you're clear to taxi across runway 27.
PILOT (AMERICAN 1205)
American 1205, cross runway 27.
PILOT (AMERICAN 1205)
American 1205, crossing runway 27 now.
BOSTON TOWER
Eagle 4540, runway 33 left, cleared for takeoff.
BOSTON TOWER
Eagle 4540, you are authorized to take off from runway 33 left.
PILOT (EAGLE 4540)
Cleared for takeoff 33 left, Eagle 4540.
PILOT (EAGLE 4540)
We're taking off on 33 left, Eagle 4540.
BOSTON TOWER
Alaska 30, turn right at Kilo and contact Ground 121.9 there.
BOSTON TOWER
Alaska 30, turn right at taxiway Kilo and switch to the ground controllers on frequency 121.9 once you're there.
PILOT (ALASKA 30)
Kilo, contact Ground 121.9 there, Alaska 30.
PILOT (ALASKA 30)
Right at Kilo, then over to ground control on 121.9, Alaska 30.
BOSTON TOWER
American 1205, runway 33 left, position and hold. Traffic will land the crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
American 1205, pull onto runway 33 left and wait there. Another plane is landing on the runway that crosses yours.
PILOT (AMERICAN 1205)
American 1205, position and hold on 33 left.
PILOT (AMERICAN 1205)
American 1205, pulling onto 33 left and holding our position.
BOSTON TOWER
Continental 1172, contact Ground now.
BOSTON TOWER
Continental 1172, switch over to talk to the ground controllers now.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 1172)
Continental 1172, go over to Ground. See ya.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 1172)
Continental 1172, switching to ground control. See ya.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1391, runway 33 left, position and hold. Caution wake turbulence from a Boeing 757. Traffic will land the crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1391, pull onto runway 33 left and wait. Watch out for the rough air left behind by that Boeing 757, and another plane is landing on the runway crossing yours.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1391)
Position 33 left, JetBlue 1391.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1391)
Waiting on 33 left, JetBlue 1391.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1121)
Tower, Southwest 1121, visual 27.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1121)
Boston Tower, this is Southwest 1121. We have runway 27 in sight and are ready to land.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 1121, contact Boston Tower 128.8.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 1121, switch over and talk to the local tower controller on frequency 128.8.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1121)
Cross 27, Southwest 1121.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1121)
We'll cross runway 27, Southwest 1121.
PILOT (CACTUS 2036)
Cactus 2036, checking in, visual 27.
PILOT (CACTUS 2036)
Cactus 2036 checking in. We've got runway 27 in sight.
BOSTON TOWER
Cactus 2036, Boston Tower. Traffic is a four-mile final. Runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 320 at 17. Traffic holding on a crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Cactus 2036, Boston Tower. There is another plane four miles out on their final approach. You are cleared to land on runway 27. Wind is coming from the northwest at 17 knots. Be aware there is traffic waiting on the runway that crosses yours.
PILOT (CACTUS 2036)
Cleared to land 27, Cactus 2036.
PILOT (CACTUS 2036)
Cleared to land on runway 27, Cactus 2036.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1121)
Southwest 1121, with you visual 27.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1121)
Southwest 1121 is with you, we have runway 27 in sight.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 1121, Boston Tower. Runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 320 at 17. Traffic is holding on a crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 1121, Boston Tower. You're cleared to land on runway 27. Wind is from the northwest at 17 knots. Just so you know, there’s another plane waiting on the intersecting runway.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1121)
Southwest 1121, cleared to land 27.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1121)
Southwest 1121, cleared to land on runway 27.
BOSTON TOWER
American 1205, traffic is on a two-mile final for the crossing runway. Runway 33 left, cleared for takeoff.
BOSTON TOWER
American 1205, there is a plane two miles out landing on the runway that crosses yours. You are cleared for takeoff on runway 33 left.
PILOT (AMERICAN 1205)
American 1205, cleared for takeoff 33 left with traffic crossing final.
PILOT (AMERICAN 1205)
American 1205, cleared for takeoff on 33 left; we see that traffic landing on the crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Continental 1172, contact Ground now.
BOSTON TOWER
Continental 1172, switch over to the ground controllers for taxi instructions now.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 1172)
Continental 1172, go over to Ground. See ya.
PILOT (CONTINENTAL 1172)
Continental 1172, moving over to the ground frequency. See ya.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1391, runway 33 left, position and hold. Caution wake turbulence following a 757. Traffic will land the crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1391, taxi onto runway 33 left and wait there. Watch out for the rough air left behind by that Boeing 757, and stay sharp for traffic landing on the crossing runway.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1391)
Position 33 left, JetBlue 1391.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1391)
Moving into position on 33 left, JetBlue 1391.
BOSTON TOWER
American 1205, contact Boston Departure.
BOSTON TOWER
American 1205, switch over to the departure controllers now.
PILOT (AMERICAN 1205)
Departure, American 1205.
PILOT (AMERICAN 1205)
Departure control, this is American 1205 checking in.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 1121, turn right at Kilo taxiway and contact Ground there.
BOSTON TOWER
Southwest 1121, turn right onto taxiway Kilo and contact the ground controllers once you're there.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1121)
Right turn to Kilo, we'll talk to Ground there, Southwest 1121.
PILOT (SOUTHWEST 1121)
Making a right onto Kilo, and we'll talk to Ground there, Southwest 1121.
PILOT (WISCONSIN 3654)
Boston Tower, Wisconsin 3654, visual approach 32.
PILOT (WISCONSIN 3654)
Boston Tower, this is Wisconsin 3654, we have the runway in sight and are coming in for a landing on 32.
BOSTON TOWER
Wisconsin 3654, Boston Tower. Wind 320 at 12. Runway 32, cleared to land.
BOSTON TOWER
Wisconsin 3654, Boston Tower. The wind is from the northwest at 12 knots. You're cleared to land on runway 32.
PILOT (WISCONSIN 3654)
Cleared to land, Wisconsin 3654.
PILOT (WISCONSIN 3654)
Cleared to land, Wisconsin 3654.
PILOT (SKYWAY 85)
Skyway 85, Blue Hills, Brainerd, at 1,700.
PILOT (SKYWAY 85)
Skyway 85, we're over the Blue Hills near Brainerd at 1,700 feet.
BOSTON TOWER
Skyway 85, ident.
BOSTON TOWER
Skyway 85, press the ident button on your transponder so I can find you on my radar.
BOSTON TOWER
Skyway 85, radar contact 10 miles southwest Boston VOR. Cleared into Boston Bravo airspace. Your request?
BOSTON TOWER
Skyway 85, I see you on radar 10 miles southwest of the Boston navigation beacon. You're cleared to enter the busy airspace around Boston. What is your request?
PILOT (SKYWAY 85)
Requesting 5,000.
PILOT (SKYWAY 85)
We're requesting to climb to 5,000 feet.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, Boston Tower. Cross runway 27.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, Boston Tower. You're clear to taxi across runway 27.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
Cross 27, JetBlue 1325. Thank you.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
Crossing 27, JetBlue 1325. Thank you.
BOSTON TOWER
Eagle 4610, runway 33 left, position and hold. Traffic is two-mile final for the crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Eagle 4610, pull out onto runway 33 left and wait there. There is another plane two miles out landing on the runway that crosses yours.
PILOT (EAGLE 4610)
Position and hold 33 left, Eagle 4610.
PILOT (EAGLE 4610)
We'll pull out and wait on 33 left, Eagle 4610.
BOSTON TOWER
Comair 488, turn right at Kilo and contact Ground 121.9 there.
BOSTON TOWER
Comair 488, turn right onto taxiway K and switch to the ground controllers on frequency 121.9 once you're there.
PILOT (COMAIR 488)
Kilo, 121.9, Comair 488.
PILOT (COMAIR 488)
Right at K, then over to 121.9, Comair 488.
PILOT (JETBLUE 452)
Good afternoon, JetBlue 452 is with you, visual 27.
PILOT (JETBLUE 452)
Good afternoon, JetBlue 452 is checking in with you, we have runway 27 in sight.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 452, Boston Tower. Traffic is a two-mile final. Runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 320 at 13. Traffic will hold on a crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 452, Boston Tower. There is another plane two miles out from landing. You are cleared to land on Runway 27. The wind is 13 knots from the northwest. Another aircraft will wait for you to pass on an intersecting runway.
PILOT (JETBLUE 452)
Cleared to land 27, JetBlue 452.
PILOT (JETBLUE 452)
Clear to land on runway 27, JetBlue 452.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, contact Boston Departure.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, switch over and talk to the departure controllers now.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
Departure, 1325. See ya.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
Switching to Departure, 1325. See ya.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
Boston Departure, JetBlue 1325 is climbing 5,000.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
Boston Departure, JetBlue 1325 is climbing up toward 5,000 feet.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, still with Tower.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, you haven't switched frequencies yet; you’re still talking to the Tower.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
Sorry.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
My apologies.
BOSTON TOWER
Boston Information Sierra is now current.
BOSTON TOWER
The latest airport and weather update, code Sierra, is now the current information.
BOSTON TOWER
Eagle 4610, runway 33 left, cleared for takeoff.
BOSTON TOWER
Eagle 4610, you are cleared for takeoff on runway 33 left.
PILOT (EAGLE 4610)
33 left, cleared to go, Eagle 4610.
PILOT (EAGLE 4610)
Cleared to go on 33 left, Eagle 4610.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, runway 33 left, position and hold. Traffic two out for the crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, pull onto runway 33 left and wait there. There is another plane two miles away coming in on the crossing runway.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
Position and hold 33 left for JetBlue 1325.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
Moving onto 33 left to wait in position, JetBlue 1325.
BOSTON TOWER
Mercury 7535, cross runway 4 right and contact Ground 121.9 now.
BOSTON TOWER
Mercury 7535, drive across runway 4 right and switch your radio to the ground controllers on 121.9 now.
PILOT (MERCURY 7535)
Cross 4 right, now to Ground, Mercury 7535. Good day.
PILOT (MERCURY 7535)
Crossing 4 right and moving over to the ground frequency, Mercury 7535. Have a good one.
BOSTON TOWER
Good day.
BOSTON TOWER
Take care.
PILOT (AMERICAN 2340)
American 2340, Rippet.
PILOT (AMERICAN 2340)
American 2340 checking in, we're passing the Rippet navigation point.
BOSTON TOWER
American 2340, Boston Tower. Traffic short final runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 320 at 13. Traffic will hold on a crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
American 2340, Boston Tower. There is a plane just about to land on runway 27; you are authorized to land behind them. Wind is 13 knots from the northwest. Another plane will wait on the crossing runway for you to pass.
PILOT (AMERICAN 2340)
Understand, cleared to land 27, American 2340.
PILOT (AMERICAN 2340)
Got it, authorized to land on runway 27, American 2340.
BOSTON TOWER
Eagle 4610, contact Boston Departure.
BOSTON TOWER
Eagle 4610, switch over to the departure controllers now.
PILOT (EAGLE 4610)
Good day, Eagle 4610.
PILOT (EAGLE 4610)
Talk to you later, Eagle 4610.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, wind 330 at 14. Runway 33 left, cleared for takeoff.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, the wind is 14 knots from the northwest. You are authorized to take off from runway 33 left.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
Cleared for takeoff 33 left, JetBlue 1325.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
Authorized for takeoff on 33 left, JetBlue 1325.
PILOT (SKYWAY 85)
Skyway 85, cleared to the southeast.
PILOT (SKYWAY 85)
Skyway 85, we've been cleared to head out toward the southeast.
BOSTON TOWER
Skyway 85, remain outside the Bravo airspace. Contact Tower 128.8.
BOSTON TOWER
Skyway 85, stay clear of the busy main airport airspace. Switch your radio to the other tower controller on 128.8.
PILOT (SKYWAY 85)
128.8 for Skyway 85.
PILOT (SKYWAY 85)
Switching to 128.8, Skyway 85.
BOSTON TOWER
Wisconsin 3654, turn right at Juliet 1, then contact Ground 121.9.
BOSTON TOWER
Wisconsin 3654, take a right turn at taxiway Juliet 1, then switch to the ground controllers on 121.9.
PILOT (WISCONSIN 3654)
Juliet 1, Ground 121.9, Wisconsin 3654.
PILOT (WISCONSIN 3654)
Turning at Juliet 1 and moving to ground frequency 121.9, Wisconsin 3654.
PILOT (JETBLUE 452)
Cross 27, JetBlue 452.
PILOT (JETBLUE 452)
Crossing Runway 27 now, JetBlue 452.
PILOT (CACTUS 2132)
Cactus 2132, behind the American, visual.
PILOT (CACTUS 2132)
Cactus 2132, we're following behind that American plane and we have them in sight.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 452, contact Ground.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 452, switch over to the ground controllers now.
PILOT (JETBLUE 452)
See ya.
PILOT (JETBLUE 452)
See ya.
BOSTON TOWER
Cactus 2132, runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 330 at 14.
BOSTON TOWER
Cactus 2132, you're cleared to land on Runway 27. The wind is coming from the northwest at 14 knots.
PILOT (CACTUS 2132)
Cleared to land 27, Cactus 2132.
PILOT (CACTUS 2132)
Cleared to land on 27, Cactus 2132.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, contact Boston Departure.
BOSTON TOWER
JetBlue 1325, go ahead and check in with Boston Departure control.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
JetBlue 1325, good day.
PILOT (JETBLUE 1325)
JetBlue 1325, have a good day.
BOSTON TOWER
Good day.
BOSTON TOWER
Good day to you.
BOSTON TOWER
American 2340, turn right on Kilo and contact Ground there.
BOSTON TOWER
American 2340, take a right onto taxiway Kilo and contact Ground control once you're there.
PILOT (AMERICAN 2340)
Kilo, Ground, American 2340.
PILOT (AMERICAN 2340)
Right on Kilo, switching to Ground, American 2340.
PILOT (DELTA 1762)
Boston Tower, Delta 1762 on the visual for 27.
PILOT (DELTA 1762)
Boston Tower, this is Delta 1762, we have the runway in sight and are ready to land on 27.
BOSTON TOWER
Delta 1762, Boston Tower. Traffic is a mile-and-a-half final. Runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 330 at 15.
BOSTON TOWER
Delta 1762, Boston Tower. There's another plane about a mile and a half out on their final approach. You're cleared to land on Runway 27. Wind is from the northwest at 15 knots.
PILOT (DELTA 1762)
Cleared to land on 27, Delta 1762.
PILOT (DELTA 1762)
Understood, cleared to land on 27, Delta 1762.
PILOT (FLAGSHIP 3974)
Flagship 3974, visual 27.
PILOT (FLAGSHIP 3974)
Flagship 3974, we have Runway 27 in sight.
BOSTON TOWER
Flagship 3974, contact Boston Tower 128.8.
BOSTON TOWER
Flagship 3974, switch over and talk to the Boston Tower controller on frequency 128.8.
PILOT (FLAGSHIP 3974)
Sorry.
PILOT (FLAGSHIP 3974)
Sorry about that.
BOSTON TOWER
Cactus 2132, turn right at Kilo and contact Ground 121.9.
BOSTON TOWER
Cactus 2132, turn right onto taxiway Kilo and switch to the ground controller on frequency 121.9.
PILOT (CACTUS 2132)
Point 9, Cactus 2132.
PILOT (CACTUS 2132)
Switching to point nine, Cactus 2132.
BOSTON TOWER
Flagship 3974, Boston Tower. Traffic short final runway 27, cleared to land. Wind 330 at 15. Traffic is holding on a crossing runway.
BOSTON TOWER
Flagship 3974, this is Boston Tower. You are on your final approach to runway 27 and are cleared to land. Wind is 15 knots from the northwest. Just so you know, there is another plane waiting on the runway that crosses yours.
PILOT (FLAGSHIP 3974)
Cleared to land 27, Flagship 3974.
PILOT (FLAGSHIP 3974)
Authorized to land on runway 27, Flagship 3974.
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