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

Midwest TRACON Fort Wayne

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/22/2026

The Chicago ARTCC proudly presents the Midwest TRACON Tour, an new series of events that highlights the lesser loved facilities across ZAU. Tired of flying into O'Hare and Midway over and over again? Join us for a lovely evening in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

The second largest city in Indiana, Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic hub of northeast Indiana! Fort Wayne International Airport has service to Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. Almost a million passengers traveled through KFWA in 2025!

All general aviation, IFR, and VFR operations and all skill levels are welcome. Surrounding facilities such as JVL, UES, and MSN will have ATC coverage as staffing permits.

NASCAR Charters Event 11

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/22/2026

Event #11 of the 2026 NASCAR Season

This weeks NASCAR Charter Event 11 of the 2026 NASCAR Season is down in Sweet Home Alabama at the Talladega Super Speedway beginning this Thursday April 23rd running through Sunday April 26th. 

Routes will be out of our main Hubs as well as our NASCAR Hubs MSP, DTW, MEM, PANC, EHAM, RJAA, CLT, JQF into Birmingham - ShuttlesWorth Intl (KBHM) and Talladega Municipal (KASN).

The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037.  Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KBHM and KASN 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 11 of the 2026 NASCAR Charters Season Down in Talladega Alabama!

NASCAR Charter Results

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/22/2026

Event #10 Results of the 2026 NASCAR Season

We had a Great results for Event 10 of the 2026 NASCAR Season out in Kansas this past weekend.  We had 2 pilots fling 5 routes with a net revenue of over 356 thousand dollars   NWA1019 Gregory Knuth flying 4 routes and will receive 15 bonus hours and NWA1002 Tyler Johnsrud flying 1 route and will receive 10 bonus hours.  

Gregory also had a landing rate below -100 fpm, with -95 fpm and will receive additional bonus hours for that achievement.  AWESOME Job Gregory! 

Again thanks to Gregory & Tyler for your participation this past weekend and carrying the VA with the NASCAR Charters 

Lets get ready for EVENT 11 down in Sweet Home Alabama this week beginning this Thursday April 23rd.

VATSUR FNO

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/22/2026

VATSUR Friday Night Ops – South America

 April 24th, 2026
 2300z – 0300z

VATSUR, in collaboration with VATUSA, is proud to bring another edition of Friday Night Ops to South America.

This event will feature full ATC coverage across key airports in the region, delivering a high density, realistic air traffic environment for both IFR and VFR operations.

Participating airports include:

Bogotá / El Dorado Intl (SKBO)
Medellín / José María Córdova Intl (SKRG)
Quito / Mariscal Sucre Intl (SEQM)
Lima / Jorge Chávez Intl (SPJC)
Cusco / Alejandro Velasco Astete (SPZO)

Expect coordinated traffic flows, procedural accuracy, and a fully staffed ATC network ready to handle inbound and outbound traffic throughout the event.

File your flight plan, review your charts, and join us for an evening of realistic operations across South America.

Cross the Pond 2026

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/22/2026

We are pleased to return for another Cross the Pond, this time following the fun eastbound on April 25th, 2026.

Cross The Pond is the largest and longest-running event on VATSIM (over 20 years). The event takes place annually, flying between the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean - alternating between Westbound and Eastbound every year. Hundreds of pilots light up the virtual skies, and dozens of controllers burn both ends of the candle to provide professional ATC service over the Ocean and the Continents.

Our teams of volunteers are already working in the background for this next edition, so we will be posting updates soon!

To keep in touch with news regarding the event, you can follow us on our social media and look for the hashtag #CTP26

Twitter: https://twitter.com/vatsimctp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vatsimctp

We also have a dedicated discord server, which is going to get busier as we approach show-day. To join us, head over to https://ctp.vatsim.net/discord and follow the instructions on your screen.

SUN 'N FUN 2026

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/22/2026

Get ready for one of the biggest fly-ins in the US! Join us at Lakeland Linder International Airport for SUN 'n FUN 2025, happening on April 26th from 2000z to 2300z (4 PM - 7 PM ET). We can’t wait to see your wing rocks—so aim for the dot and show us your best landing!

Since CTP was scheduled on the same day, we're doing a DOUBLEHEADER FOR THIS EVENT! If you're not able to make it Sunday, April 26th then we encourage you to join us TUESDAY, APRIL 21st for a fun weeknight!

Event Field: KLAL
Sun N' Fun 2026 NOTAM(Please read in full if you are flying into the event): https://docs.google.com/document/d/11C-bmHOTtAIrIYSih2ByOyrlKDEbfKOZ65KiHI47nVI/
Sun 'N Fun VFR Arrival Procedures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SeTkkO7zXM

Rock The Lakefront

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/22/2026

Cleveland, the birthplace of Rock and Roll, turns up the volume with Rock the Lakefront. Experience the energy of the lakefront as the Cleveland ARTCC provides staffing at both KCLE and KBKL for an event that's sure to rock your socks off.