Virtual Northwest Airlines is dedicated to providing a unique environment for the advancement of the virtual aviation experience.

Through our mutual efforts, vNWA partners, pilots and staff continually work to ensure that all of our members feel as part of a family of like-minded enthusiasts who work together to simulate the operations of Northwest Airlines as closely as possible by utilizing the same fleet, routes, and hub structure of the airline before it merged.

In doing this, vNWA staff endevour to provide our pilots with all the tools needed to make their experience as enjoyable and realistic as possible.

James Bishop, vNWA CEO

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NASCAR Charters Event 9

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/08/2026

Event #9 of the 2026 NASCAR Season

This weeks NASCAR Charter Event 9 of the 2026 NASCAR Season over in Bristol Tennessee with all3 series racing beginning this Thursday April 9th running through Sunday April 12th.  Routes will be out of our main Hubs as well as our NASCAR Hubs MSP, DTW, MEM, PANC, EHAM, RJAA, CLT, JQF into Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI) and Charlotte Douglas Intl (KCLT).

The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037.  Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KTRI and KCLT as well and get credit for the flight.  

As always we will be awarding bonus hours to the top 3 pilots with the most flights and additonal bonus hours for the best landing rate below -100 fpm.

Lets have a Great turnout for this Weekends Event 9 of the 2026 NASCAR Charters Season over in the Tri-Cities!

NASCAR Charter Results

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/08/2026

Event #8 Results of the 2026 NASCAR Season

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We had a good results for Event 8 of the 2026 NASCAR Season over in Rockingham North Carolina this past weekend.  We had 2 pilots flying 3 routes with a net revenue of over 829 thousand dollars.

NWA3000 Devin Caliri had 2 flights  will receive 15 Bonus hours and NWA1002 Tyler Johnsrud had a flight and will receive 10 bonus hours for their participation.

No one had a landing rate below -100 fpm, so better luck this coming weekend over in Bristol! 

Lets get ready for EVENT 9 over in Bristol Tennessee  beginning this Thursday April 9th.

The Masters Above Augusta

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/08/2026

As The Masters tees off today in Augusta, join vZTL as we celebrate the most prestigious golf tournament that has been a yearly occurrence since 1934. In order to facilitate the exponential demand in business jet traffic, temporary towers are put in place to alleviate the traffic load placed on AGS. Enjoy temporary staffing at DNL and AIK as they open to help offload traffic levels from Augusta. From props to jets, bring your general aviation aircraft to have a great time with joining The Masters Above Augusta!

The Great American FNO

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/08/2026

In 1968, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Norman Mailer wrote, "Chicago is the great American city ... perhaps [the last] of the great American cities." Found on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago has long been a hub of trade and transit, linking the farms of the Midwest with the canals, rivers, and railways of the world. In the 20th century, both Midway and O'Hare International Airport have served as America's busiest commercial airport. Today, over 100 million passengers and 3 million tons of cargo move through the airports of Chicago and its closest neighbors Rockford and Milwaukee each year.

Come join us in America's heartland for real world ops into 4 world-class airports!

Featured Fields: ORD, MDW, MKE, RFD
Date: April 10, 2026
Time: 2300Z-0300Z (6PM-10PM Central Time)

Live From Orlando

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/08/2026

Join the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC on April 11th, 2026, between 21:00Z-02:00Z (5PM EDT-10PM EDT) for our third annual edition of our busiest event of the year, Orlando Overload 2026 | Live From Orlando. Controllers from across the county will descend upon Orlando Florida and control in person for a five-hour vZJX event like no other. vZJX Controllers will be staffing Orlando International Airport (KMCO), Orlando Executive Airport (KORL), and Orlando - Sanford International Airport (KSFB). Get ready for an unforgettable evening, an overwhelming number of aircraft, Air Traffic Controllers, and good times as we present Orlando Overload 2026 | Live From Orlando!

The Dulles Night Shift

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/08/2026

Work the night shift on April 12th, 2026, when "The Dulles Night Shift" takes over Washington Dulles International (KIAD) from 2200z to 0200z! This event captures the energy of a bustling Sunday night at the DC area's premier global gateway, where international widebodies mix with domestic narrowbodies and everything in between.

Whether you're arriving on a long-haul crossing, departing for a coast-to-coast red-eye, or flying a short regional hop, enjoy the rare opportunity to experience KIAD fully staffed during a dynamic evening of operations. From massive freighters to regional jets, all are welcome at this iconic hub. So clock in, grab your charts, and join the community for a night where the traffic never sleeps at Dulles.

Tuesday Nights in New York

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/08/2026

Join the New York ARTCC for our monthly featured field series! Throughout the year, you’ll be able to enjoy our ATC services and bring the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple to our busy satellite airports like Teterboro, Westchester, Islip, and more.

Practice your approaches, fly a scheduled airliner, or start a cross-country journey - it can all be done right here on Tuesday Nights in New York!

This month, join us at the border for a little tri-state action! We'll be opening up the Philadelphia TRACON for the surrounding minor fields, including Northeast Philadelphia (PNE), Wilmington (ILG), and Trenton (TTN). Too tired to do some international border hopping? Cross state lines instead!

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 14 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2300z - 0200z