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

vNWA VATSIM Activity

smartCARS Live Flights

NASCAR Charters Event 18

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/17/2026

Event #19 of the 2026 NASCAR Season

This weeks NASCAR Charter Event 19 Race of the 2026 NASCAR Season will be an Inaugural 1st time race out on Coronado Island in San Diego Californinia  beginning this Thursday June 18th running through Sunday June 21st.

Routes will be out of our main Hubs as well as our NASCAR Hubs MSP, DTW, MEM, PANC, EHAM, RJAA, CLT, JQF into San Diego Intl. (KSAN).

The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037.  Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KSAN 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 Inaugural Event 19 weekend of the 2026 NASCAR Charters Season out in San Diego California

NASCAR Charter Results

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/16/2026

Event #18 Results of the 2026 NASCAR Season

We really thank NWA4010 Ingo Nickmann for carrying us this past weekend for Event #18 up in Pocono.  He flew 2 routes and will receive 15 bonus hours.

Thanks to Ingo for his participation in this past weekends Event 18. 

Lets get ready for this weekends Event #19 with NASCAR's first time out on Coronado Island in San Diego California beginning Thursday June 18th

A Night in the Rocket City

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/16/2026

The American space program played a crucial role in the development of rockets that would launch the first humans into space. Today, Huntsville is still an important hub for the American space program, with the Marshall Space Flight Center continuing to be a major NASA facility.

Event Field: KHSV
Time & Date: June 18th, 2026, 6-9 PM Central (2300-0200z)

The Golden Triangle FNO

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/16/2026

Three cities, one high-value corridor. Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara are the country’s top metropolitan economies, making this route network a true “golden” triangle of business, industry, culture, and aviation.
Join VATMEX on June 19th for a night of busy domestic and international flows and full ATC across MMMY, MMGL, and MMMX. 1759–2200 CST / 2359–0400z

Myrtle Beach (KMYR)

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/16/2026

The Sunshine Spotlight Series heads up the East coast of the US to South Carolina with our weekly event at Myrtle Beach International (KMYR)!

As one of the Southeast’s premier coastal destinations, KMYR offers the perfect getaway whether you're arriving on your favorite airline or flying in your favorite general aviation aircraft. Located along South Carolina’s Grand Strand and surrounded by busy regional traffic flows, pilots can expect realistic sequencing, diverse operations, and a steady stream of arrivals and departures throughout the event.

Positioned just minutes from the Atlantic coastline and surrounded by numerous satellite airports, KMYR provides a dynamic environment for pilots of all experience levels. From airliner arrivals carrying vacationers to the beach to quick GA hops for a weekend golf trip, this event delivers a unique blend of realism, variety, and coastal scenery.


Event Highlights:

Full ATC coverage from Ground to Center
-Realistic airline and cargo traffic flows
-Ideal for IFR operations with structured arrivals and departures
-Great GA access with nearby regional airports
-Coastal proximity adds scenic value to every flight

Whether you're flying heavy into the Peach State or making a regional hop along the coast, Savannah is ready for you—file your flight plan and join the action!

BVA Facility Portland

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/16/2026

BVA's Facility Showcase gives pilots the opportunity to experience one of our minor airports. Local and overlying air traffic controllers will be providing service for those looking to explore the area, practice instrument approaches, arrive from afar, or just remain in the pattern. With a single focus-airport, this is the perfect opportunity to experience being sequenced at a busier airport with both IFR and VFR arrivals.

This week's event features the controlled airport of Portland Jetport (PWM), in Portland, Maine. This scenic coastal city offers great views along the shoreline, a fun charted visual approach, and is just a short flight from Acadia National Park.

June 23, 2026 1900-2200ET {23 June 2026 2300-0200z}
Featuring: KPWM

Updated Policy Manual

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/22/2026

UPDATED POLICY MANUAL

The Executive Staff has updated and revised the Virtual Northwest Policy Manual.  We would like for all the Pilots and Staff to download and read the updated Policy manual and respond that you have done so. 

The Policy Manual is located in the Pilot Center under the "Downloads" section at the bottom of the page.  This is a requirement for all active vNWA Pilots and Staff.

Please email me at mst_64@comcast.net that you have accomplished this request.  There is a lot of information to stay compliant as well as our operation as a whole

There are some exciting changes ahead for vNWA so stay tuned for announcements in the near future that we believe will grow the VA again.

Thanks for your attention into this matter!

Mark S. Toler

Chief Executive Officer

Virtual Northwest Airlines