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 2

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/19/2026

Event #2 of the 2026 NASCAR Season

This weeks NASCAR Charter Event 2 of the 2026 NASCAR Season down in Hampton Ga. at Atlanta Motor Speedway beginning this Thursday Feb. 19th running through Sunday Mar. 1st.  Routes will be out of our main Hubs as well as our NASCAR Hubs MSP, DTW, MEM, PANC, EHAM, RJAA, CLT, JQF into Hartsfield Jackson Intl. (KATL) and Atlanta Speedway Airport (KHMP)

The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037.  Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KATL & KHMP 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 2 of the 2026 NASCAR Charters Season down in Atlanta.

2026 Winter Olympic Charters

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

2026 WINTER OLYMPICS

The Winter Olympics are upon us again and vNWA will have some routes outes of our main Hubs of MSP, DTW, MEM, EHAM, PANC, & RJAA into Milan Linate Airport (LIML) in Milan Italy.

Our flights will begin Friday February 6th and run for 2 weeks till Monday February 23rd 2026. 

The routes are numbered VNW8030 - VNW8041 in our routing system. 

As always the top 3 pilots with the most routes flown wil recieve bonus hours and extra bonus hours will be given to the pilot with the best landing rate below -100 fpm.

Let's have a Great turnout for the next 2 weeks with the 2026 Winter Olympic Charter Routes. 

Everyone who participated will receive an award in their Pilot Center.

Updated Policy Manual

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

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

The New York FNO

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

Hey, it’s us. Yeah, we’re a week late to Valentine’s Day and we didn’t get you anything this year…just kidding! We got you an awesome FNO!

This February, we invite you to join us in New York (and New Jersey) as we spread the love above the famous New York skyline. All of your favorite New York fields will be open, including Newark (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA), and Kennedy (JFK), so take your pick and show the network some love in the Big Apple!

Date & Time: Friday, February 20th, 7:00pm → 11:00pm Eastern (2359z - 0400z)

Memphis Freight Fest

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

Join the virtual Memphis ARTCC for an unforgettable evening of cargo (or passenger) flying. Don't forget your cargo at home, as you'll need it for this festival!

Event Field: KMEM
Time & Date: February 22nd, 2026, 6-10 PM Central (2359-0400z)

Tuesday Nights in New York

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

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 for the inaugural Tuesday Nights of 2026 near some of the chilliest regions of the Empire State: Elmira (ELM) and Ithaca (ITH)! Bring your skis onboard for a fast and easy connection to your favorite winter destination in the Finger Lakes. But be careful, because "people disappear in the Finger Lakes..."

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2359z - 0300z

Richmond and Charlottesville

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

Experience the rhythm of Virginia aviation during "A Wednesday Night at Richmond and Charlottesville" on February 25th, 2026! This event offers pilots complete flexibility: fly into, out of, or between two of the Commonwealth's key airports.

From 2359z to 0300z, the choice is yours. Operate into the historic capital gateway of Richmond International (KRIC), navigate the scenic approaches into Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), or connect the two fields with a short regional hop. This session provides the unique opportunity to experience both airports fully staffed, allowing you to craft your own perfect flight into Virginia—whether you're arriving from afar, departing to another destination, or flying locally. Join us for a dynamic night of flying in your chosen aircraft!