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 23

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/16/2026

Event #23 of the 2026 NASCAR Season

This weeks NASCAR Charters Event 23 Races of the 2026 NASCAR Season will be up in North Wilkesboro North Carolina beginning this Thursday July 16th running through Sunday July 19th

Routes will be out of our main Hubs as well as our NASCAR Hubs MSP, DTW, MEM, PANC, EHAM, RJAA, CLT, JQF into Piedmont Triad Intl. (KGSO) and Wilkes County. (KUKF)

The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037.  Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KGSO & KUKF 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 turn out for this Weekends Event 23 this weekend of the 2026 NASCAR Charters Season up in North Carolina

NASCAR CHARTER RESULTS

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/15/2026

Event #22 Results of the 2026 NASCAR Season

We would like to thank NWA1223 Chris Schiessel for participation in Event 22 of the 2026 NASCAR Season down in Atlanta and up in Connecticut.  

NWA1223 Chris Schiessel  will receive 15 bonus hours for his participation

Chris did not achieve a landing rate below -100 fpm, so better luck this week over in North Wilkesboro NC. 

 beginning this Thursday July 16th.

Summer Cookout

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/15/2026

As the days get warmer, it's time to get out those grills and cold drinks to help ease the hot days. From the satellite airports of Atlanta, ZTL invites you to join us on July 16th for our Summer Cookout. Enjoy a variety of food ranging from peach cobbler at PDK, lemonade at LZU, fries at FTY, and ribs at RYY. See you at the Summer Cookout!

Caribbean Island Getaway FNO

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/15/2026

Start Time:
2359z

End Time:
0300z (July 18, 2026)

Featured Airports:
TJSJ – Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
TIST – Cyril E. King Airport (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands)

Join us for the Caribbean Island Getaway Friday Night Operations (FNO) featuring San Juan, Puerto Rico (TJSJ) and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (TIST). Pilots can enjoy scenic island-hopping operations across the Caribbean with full ATC coverage, short-haul flights, and challenging approaches between two of the region’s most popular destinations.

Live From Cleveland

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/15/2026

Join Cleveland ARTCC as we bring KCLE – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to life during our first-annual Live Event! Whether you're flying a quick hop around the Midwest or planning a full flight into or out of Cleveland, you can expect friendly controllers, busy frequencies, and a lively atmosphere. Load up your favorite aircraft, file a flight plan to KCLE, and join us as the Cleveland ARTCC brings the skies over Northeast Ohio to life.

ZSE Live 2026

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/15/2026

Join ZSE once again as we come together and control LIVE and in person from Seattle, WA! Expect excellent staffing throughout all of your favorite PNW airports.

Date/Time (Pacific): 7/18/2026, 1500-1900
Date/Time (Zulu): 7/18/2026 2200z - 7/19/2026 0200z
Event Airport: KSEA

Manassas Madness

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/15/2026

Get ready for Manassas Madness, an evening of nonstop action at Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (HEF) and throughout the Washington D.C. airspace! Whether you're departing HEF, arriving from across the country, or exploring the surrounding airports, expect full ATC coverage and realistic operations. Pilots of all experience levels are welcome as we bring one of Virginia's busiest general aviation airports to life on the VATSIM network. You'll enjoy seamless service while navigating the complex and exciting airspace surrounding the nation's capital. Bring your favorite GA aircraft, business jet, or regional airliner and join the madness!

File your flight plan, tune your radios, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of aviation excitement.

The MADNESS begins at Manassas!

From: 07/22/2026 23:00
To: 07/23/2026 02:00