FAA to host virtual public workshops on draft environmental assessment for a proposed new approach procedure to Runway 4-Left at Boston Logan International Airport

The 4-Left runway (4L) is proposed to be converted into a satellite-based runway. 4L flies directly over Milton.

Workshop participants will learn about the Draft Environmental Assessment and the proposed procedure and can ask questions of FAA air traffic control and environmental experts.

Residents may view the Draft Environmental Assessment and register to participate in the workshops at FAABostonWorkshops.com beginning Sept. 21, 2020. You do not have to register to participate. The FAA also will livestream the sessions on YouTube and Facebook. Residents who are not online can participate by calling 877-853-5247 or 888-788-0099 as the workshops begin.

Workshop Schedule

October 23, 2020 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
October 28, 2020 – 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Residents who are not online can view electronic or paper copies of the Draft Environmental Assessment at certain public libraries in the study area including Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, Brookline, Milton and Quincy. Please contact your library to access the document.

The FAA opened a 60-day public comment period on the Draft Environmental Assessment which runs from Sept. 21 to Nov. 20, 2020.

Residents may comment through the website, by email at [email protected] or through U.S. Mail at:

Environmental Science Associates
c\o Boston Logan RNAV (GPS) Approach EA
4200 West Cypress St.
Suite 450
Tampa, FL 33607

For more information about FAA’s Community Involvement initiatives for Boston visit:
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/community_involvement/bos/