Come one, come all, and fly into the beautiful Chicagoland area. Whether you are cruising down the FYTTE, or riding down the WYNDE, Chicago and Milwaukee will be staffed up on this fine Wednesday evening with some of the finest controllers the Midwest has to offer!

Featuring: ORD, MDW, PWK, MKE Time: Wednesday, August 19 2300 - 0200z

Featuring Portland (PDX), Seattle (SEA), Boise (BOI), Pocatello (KPIH), and Salt Lake City (SLC), enjoy the end of summer along Amtrak's historic Pioneer route. ZSE and ZLC will bring you coverage from 2300z-0300z, and from the Great Salt Lake to the Puget sound, there is something for everyone!

Home to many major banking companies, Charlotte began it's desire for shiny stuff back in the 1800s during the Carolina Gold Rush. From then on, the money industry slowly began to pickup until the late 1900s when a major banking boom caused many banks to find interest in the Queen City. From then on, Charlotte has been known for many of it's big name banks that tower above the city. Join vZTL for our SNO while we staff Charlotte (and Concord) as we are Banking on Charlotte!

Event fields: KCLT, KJQF
Times: 2300z-0300z
Date: 8/22/2026

The Sunshine Spotlight Series returns to North Central Florida with our weekly event at Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)!

Serving the home of the University of Florida, GNV provides a welcoming mix of commercial airline, business aviation, flight training, and general aviation traffic. Whether you're arriving on a scheduled regional flight or departing in your favorite GA aircraft, pilots can expect realistic ATC services, efficient sequencing, and a steady flow of arrivals and departures throughout the event.

Located just northeast of downtown Gainesville, GNV serves as a vital gateway to North Central Florida and offers convenient access to destinations across the Southeast. The airport's combination of regional airline operations, corporate aviation, and nearby training activity creates a dynamic environment that's perfect for pilots of all experience levels. Whether you're flying a quick hop from another Florida airport or an IFR arrival from across the country, Gainesville offers an enjoyable balance of realism and manageable traffic.

Event Highlights:

Full ATC coverage from Ground to Center Realistic regional airline and general aviation traffic Ideal for IFR operations with published arrivals and instrument approaches Great access to nearby Florida airports for short regional flights A balanced mix of airline, corporate, and training operations

Whether you're bringing Gators home for the weekend or making a scenic hop across the Sunshine State, Gainesville is ready for you—file your flight plan and join the action!

It's a Great Lakes rivalry written in the box score, and now it's coming to the airways. The Cleveland ARTCC and the Toronto FIR invite you to fly the route between two of the AL East/AL Central's most storied franchises as the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays clash on the diamond. Pick your side: roar out of Detroit Metro on a short hop over Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, or push back from Pearson for a sunset run into the Motor City. Full ATC coverage planned on both sides of the border. Bring your A-game, first pitch is at 2300z.