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 36

Posted by Mark Toler on 10/16/2025

Event #36 of the 2025 NASCAR Season

This weeks NASCAR Charters Event 36 of the 2025 NASCAR Season is back down in "Sweet Home Alabama" at the Talladega Super Speedway  beginning this Thursday Oct. 16th running through Sunday Oct. 19th.

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 Airport (KASN).

The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037.  

Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KBHM & 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 36 of the 2025 NASCAR Charters Season down in Sweet Home Alabama!  

F1ESTA

Posted by Mark Toler on 10/16/2025

DEPARTURE WINDOW:
2300z-0100z. No guaranteed ATC staffing after that window of time
ARRIVAL WINDOW:
0100z-0400z

Suggested airports:
MMMX: Commercial traffic
MMSM: Cargo traffic
MMTO: Private/GA traffic

NASCAR Charter Results

Posted by Mark Toler on 10/15/2025

Event #35 Results of the 2025 NASCAR Season

We had GREAT results for our 35th event of the 2025 NASCAR Charter Season out in LAS Vegas this past weekend.  NWA1223 had 2 flights and will receive 15 bonus hours.  NWA1019, Gregory Knuth had one flight and will receive 10 bonus hours. 

Both pilots achieved a landinging rate below -100 fpm but Chris had the lowest with an impressive -61 fpm. Nice job Chris!

Thanks again Chris & Greg  for participating this past weekend.

Lets get ready for this weeks Event #36 back out in "Sweet Home Alabama" at the Talledega Super Speedway beginning Thursday October 9th.

Nightmare on Colfax III

Posted by Mark Toler on 10/15/2025

The nightmare returns to KDEN!  Join us for the autumn ride of Blucifer and the harrowing frights of a Friday night in the Front Range in October!  All treats, no tricks, just jammed pack finals for 4 hours!

Go grab some Casa Bonita, but watch out for what other nightmares live on Colfax!

Live from Chicago 2025

Posted by Mark Toler on 10/15/2025

Welcome back to the ZAU Live Event: Live from Chicago! Come join us as we staff up Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport for a busy night on the western shore of Lake Michigan.

Featured Airports: KORD, KMDW, KMKE
Time: October 18, 2025 2300z - 0300z (6:00 PM CST - 10:00 PM CST)

ZAU Controllers: If you are interested in attending the live event, please check our facility Discord for registration information. Controllers attending the live event have priority for event assignment.

BVASO Fly-In

Posted by Mark Toler on 10/15/2025

Every year millions of people travel to the New England area to experience the breathtaking fall colors all across the region. These fall tourists are known locally as 'leaf peepers,' and they fuel a multi-billion dollar tourism industry annually. While this influx of visitors provides a welcome economic boost to the region it is not without it's challenges-particularly for rural areas where the the infrastructure and public safety resources can be stretched beyond capacity.

BVA Special Operations invites you to come join us in celebrating this unique time of year by participating in Operation Leaf Peeper, there will be mission scenarios for many different types of missions including but not limited to security overwatch and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Medevac and Search and Rescue (SAR); border and airspace protection, fire watch and firefighting; airborne photography; and additional support for these missions.

Learn more about BVA Special Operations here.

19 October 2025 1300 - 1700 ET {19 Oct 2025 1700-2100Z}

Razorback Rendezvous

Posted by Mark Toler on 10/15/2025

Whether you’re flying in for the Razorbacks’ next big game or just sharpening your skills in the pattern, there is plenty of ramp space for you. Join the Memphis ARTCC for an evening of high-energy operations as we staff up the Razorback TRACON!

Event Area: Razorback TRACON
Time & Date: October 22nd, 2025, 6-9 PM Central (2300-0200z)