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 Charter Results

Posted by Mark Toler on 05/12/2026

Event #13, 12, & 11 Results of the 2026 NASCAR Season

Sorry for the delayed posting of the last 3 events as the real world reared its head in my schedule. 

From Event #11 at Talladega we had 2 pilots participate with 6 flights.  NWA1019 Gregory Knuth led the way with 4 flights and will receive 15 bonus hours, NWA1223 Chris Schiessel had 2 flights and will receive 10 bonus hours. 

Chris also had not 1 but 2 landings below -100 fpm with a -85 and impressive -26 fpm and will receive additional bonus hours. 

Awesome Job Chris!  Thanks to Greg & Chris for their participation in Event #11.

For Event #12 out in Texas and Event 13 this past weekend up in Watkins Glen New York, NWA 1019 Gregory Knuth carried us in both events with 4 flights and will receive 15 bonus hours for each event.  

Thanks for your particiaption Greg!

Let's get ready for this weekends Event #14 with the All Star Race up in Dover Delaware beginning on Thursday May 14th.

Northwest Nights: KGEG

Posted by Mark Toler on 05/12/2026

Join ZSE for a night of smaller field action at Spokane! Full staffing will light up this Pacific Northwest field, ready to handle your small props and large jets. Whether you plan on relaxing in the pattern or practicing your LAHSO abilities in your airline arrival, we can’t wait to see you there!

NASCAR Charters Event 14

Posted by Mark Toler on 05/12/2026

Event #14 of the 2026 NASCAR Season

This weeks NASCAR Charter Event 14 (ALL-STAR) Race of the 2026 NASCAR Season is up in Dover Delaware  beginning this Thursday May 14th running through Sunday May 17th.

Routes will be out of our main Hubs as well as our NASCAR Hubs MSP, DTW, MEM, PANC, EHAM, RJAA, CLT, JQF into Dover AFB (KDOV)

The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037.  Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KDOV 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 14 of the 2026 NASCAR Charters Season up in Dover.

DESERT SOUTHWEST SPOTLIGHT

Posted by Mark Toler on 05/12/2026

Join the Albuquerque ARTCC on Friday May 15th from 2300z-0300z as we put the spotlight on the Desert Southwest! Whether you're taking in the stunning views of Camelback Mountain or the Superstitions on approach to Phoenix or the Sandia Mountains on approach to Albuquerque, you are guaranteed to see some amazing scenery on your way in and out of our featured fields. We look forward to welcoming you to the Albuquerque ARTCC for a fun-filled night of full ATC staffing and busy traffic!

Houston LIVE SNO

Posted by Mark Toler on 05/12/2026

Once a year, the majority of the virtual Houston ARTCC gathers in Houston, TX to enjoy a weekend of VATSIM and friendship. Join vZHU for THE Houston event of the year, as we control live from one room together in Houston!

KIAH, KHOU
May 16th 2026
2300-0300z

Strollin' Around in SoCal

Posted by Mark Toler on 05/12/2026

Join ZLA for a relaxed Sunday GA event centered around the San Diego area: MYF, CRQ, SEE, SDM, RNM, and SAN. Leave your jets behind and take out something a bit slower to enjoy the coastal scenery of San Diego.

Sunday, May 17th, 2026 - 1500L-1800L / 2200Z-0100Z

Tuesday Nights in New York

Posted by Mark Toler on 05/12/2026

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, we're firing up the grill for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, on an island like no other...an island LONGER than any other...Long Island! Or, should I say, Lawn Guyland? That's right, we're excited to kickoff the summer season here in New York, and we look forward to welcoming you to Long Island (ISP)!

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 19th | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2300z - 0200z