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

College National Championship

Posted by Mark Toler on 01/19/2026

2026 NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CHARTERS

We are pleased to announce that Virtual Northwest Airlines will be providing charter / revenue flights to the 2026 College National Football Championship in Miami Florida between the Indianna Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes beginning Friday January 16th through Tuesday January 20th.

Our Charters routes will be out of the our normal hubs at MSP, DTW, MEM, EHAM, and RJAA with a few routes out of Indianapolis (KIND) into Miami (MIA).  Those routes will be in our system numbered as NWA7001 - NWA7037.  Pilots ay fly any revenue route we have in our system into Miami (KMIA) to get credit as well.

There will be bonus hours awarded to the top 3 pilots flying the most routes for this charter.  As always each pilot that participates wills receive an AWARD in their Pilot Center.

There will also be extra bonus hours for the best landing rate below -100 fpm. 

Let's have a Great turn out for this vNWA sponsored Charters Event beginning this Friday January the 16th.

Updated Policy Manual

Posted by Mark Toler on 01/19/2026

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

River Walk 2

Posted by Mark Toler on 01/19/2026

Join ZHU as we take a walk along the river in San Antonio on January 21st @2359z.

Smokestack Shuffle

Posted by Mark Toler on 01/19/2026

Fire up your favorite general aviation aircraft and get ready to shuffle across the Rust Belt! The Smokestack Shuffle brings you a scenic short-hop adventure between Pontiac (KPTK) and Cleveland Burke Lakefront (KBKL) — two Great Lakes airports with rich general aviation history and plenty of fun.

Join the Cleveland ARTCC as we provide an evening of full ATC coverage for a break from the airline grind. KPTK and KBKL will be staffed on January 22, 2026 from 2359-0300z. Clear prop!

Rain in Rose City

Posted by Mark Toler on 01/19/2026

Join us for a night of fun in the Rose City under the watchful eye of the nighttime PNW rain. PDX will be fully staffed on this cozy Willamette Valley Saturday. See you there!

Date/Time (Zulu): Saturday, January 24th, 2026, 2359z-0400z
Date/Time (Pacific): Saturday, January 24th, 2026, 1600-2000
Event Airport: KPDX

Join KORF

Posted by Mark Toler on 01/19/2026

The big runway is taking a well-deserved nap, and it’s time for the little one to shine!

Join vZDC at Norfolk International Airport (KORF) as we celebrate the life of Runway 14/32 the small but mighty strip that’s been waiting for its moment in the spotlight. For the event Runway 14/32 is the star of the show. Runway 5/23 will be CLOSED for the event.

Heavy Pilots Beware — Big jets may need to divert to Newport news (KPHF) if they can’t make the landing work!
Expect some tight departures, creative sequencing, and a lot of laughs as we all squeeze into the shorter runway. Whether you’re flying a regional jet, a turboprop, or your trusty Cessna, there’s room for everyone!

Start: 01/26/2026 23:59
End: 01/27/2026 03:00

vNWA Hub Tour 2012-2022

Posted by James Bishop on 06/25/2025

 vNWA Hub Tour 2012-2022

 Get to know your fellow pilots, and their airspace. There is no specified time to complete this tour, have fun with it and see what you get upon completion.  Click the Operations tab at the top of the homepage and click on "Tours" to get started. 

Be sure to leave a comment indicating a leg of the Tour when filing your PIREP so we can credit you with each leg of the Tour.