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 22

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/09/2026

Event #22 of the 2026 NASCAR Season

This weeks NASCAR Charter Event 22 Races of the 2026 NASCAR Season will be at 2 venues down in Atlanta and up in Salisbury Connecticut outside of Hartford  beginning this Thursday July 9th running through Sunday July 12th.

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 Bradley Intl. (KBDL)

The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037.  Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KATL & KBDL 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 22 this weekend of the 2026 NASCAR Charters Season down in Hot Atlanta and Hartford Connecticut.

The City in the Forest 2026

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/09/2026

"Atlanta is known as the “City in the Forest” due to its lush tree coverage. With over 50% of the city being covered by trees, Atlanta has earned this nickname. This nickname was popularized by former Mayor William B. Hartsfield in the 1940s and 1950s, who often referred to Atlanta as the “City in the Forest” in his speeches and promotional materials."

The vZTL ARTCC invites you to join us online on July 11th as virtual controllers, from all over, join in person for our annual Live Event, "The City in the Forest"! From real flight strip printers, radar keyboards, and enroute sized TVs, many controllers go all out to simulate how the real controlling floor is run. As you fly in and around vZTL airspace, keep an ear out for other controllers talking in the background and the occasional "conflict alert" beeping.

We hope to see you soon around The City in the Forest!

VATVENTURE 2026

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/09/2026

It's that time of year again! Chicago Virtual ARTCC presents our annual VATSIM tribute to EAA AirVenture, an annual air show and gathering of aviation enthusiasts held each summer at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. One week before the real-life AirVenture, come join us on the virtual skies to fly the exact same approach procedures into Oshkosh. Get ready to rock your wings and land on the dots, and come join us for VATVenture 2026!

NOTAM and Pilot Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1079vdZyD4P3EowfCy9BQg-6-G4xmpQPxL5wG9nX4c-w

Reading this NOTAM prior to taking part in the event is required.

Little Rock Fly-in

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/09/2026

The virtual Memphis ARTCC welcomes you to fly into the the heart of Little Rock, where the vibrant energy of Arkansas's capital city awaits. Whether you're drawn to the scenic bluffs along the Arkansas River or the rich culture and history that Little Rock has to offer, there is something for every pilot rolling into the Rock!

Event Field: KLIT
Time & Date: July 14th, 2026, 6-9 PM Central (2300-0200z)

Summer Cookout

Posted by Mark Toler on 07/09/2026

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 07/09/2026

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.

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