NASCAR Charters Event 10
Event #10 of the 2026 NASCAR Season
This weeks NASCAR Charter Event 10 of the 2026 NASCAR Season out in Kansas beginning this Thursday April 16th running through Sunday April 19th.
Routes will be out of our main Hubs as well as our NASCAR Hubs MSP, DTW, MEM, PANC, EHAM, RJAA, CLT, JQF into Kansas City Int. (KMCI).
The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037. Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KMCI 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 10 of the 2026 NASCAR Charters Season out in Kansas City Kansas!
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/16/2026
NASCAR Charter Results
Event #9 Results of the 2026 NASCAR Season
We had a good results for Event 9 of the 2026 NASCAR Season over in Bristol this past weekend. We had 1 pilot carrying the load for us, NWA1019 Gregory Knuth flying 4 routes with a net revenue of over 289 thousand dollars and will receive 15 bonus hours.
Gregory also had 2 landing rates below -100 fpm, with -62 & -46 fpm and will receive additional bonus hours for that achievement. AWESOME Job Gregory!
Again thanks Gregory for your participation this past weekend and carrying the VA with the NASCAR Charters
Lets get ready for EVENT 10 out in Kansas this week beginning this Thursday April 16th at 11am.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/15/2026
Boxed In FNO
Get ready for tight airspace and nonstop action as Salt Lake City (KSLC), Oakland (KOAK), Portland (KPDX), and Boeing Field International (KBFI) lock the skies down. Expect full ATC coverage, heavy regional traffic, and constant coordination as pilots are boxed in between the West’s busiest corridors. File smart, fly sharp, and see if you can make it out of the box.
Airports: KSLC, KOAK, KPDX, KBFI
Date: April 17th 2300z-0300z // April 17th 1700-2100 MDT
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/15/2026
Red Wings Rampage
Join the Cleveland ARTCC as we light Detroit in red for some Saturday Night Ops! Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) will be fully staffed as pilots descend upon Motor City. Whether you’re skating in from across the country or making quick regional hops, expect top-notch service and a lively atmosphere celebrating one of hockey’s most iconic franchises.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/15/2026
April Showers at LGA
They say April Showers bring May Flowers, but what happens when the rain is particularly potent? It sprouts a rare LaGuardia Tower! We walked into this tower and discovered it is magically fully equipped for operations, so we figured we’d put it to good use.
Join the New York ARTCC as we usher in springtime at LaGuardia (LGA), and enjoy the scenic views on your way in and out on this fine Sunday afternoon!
Date & Time: April 19, 2026, 1:00pm → 5:00pm Eastern (1700z - 2100z)
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/15/2026
Sun 'N Fun 2026 - Tuesday
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 21th from 2300z to 0200z (7 PM - 10 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 Tuesday, April 21st then we encourage you to join us SUNDAY, APRIL 26 for a fun Sunday!
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=Hb9WYZsMG40
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/15/2026
Rock The Lakefront
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.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/15/2026
The Masters Above Augusta
As The Masters tees off today in Augusta, join vZTL as we celebrate the most prestigious golf tournament that has been a yearly occurrence since 1934. In order to facilitate the exponential demand in business jet traffic, temporary towers are put in place to alleviate the traffic load placed on AGS. Enjoy temporary staffing at DNL and AIK as they open to help offload traffic levels from Augusta. From props to jets, bring your general aviation aircraft to have a great time with joining The Masters Above Augusta!
Times: 2300z-0300z
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/08/2026
The Great American FNO
In 1968, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Norman Mailer wrote, "Chicago is the great American city ... perhaps [the last] of the great American cities." Found on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago has long been a hub of trade and transit, linking the farms of the Midwest with the canals, rivers, and railways of the world. In the 20th century, both Midway and O'Hare International Airport have served as America's busiest commercial airport. Today, over 100 million passengers and 3 million tons of cargo move through the airports of Chicago and its closest neighbors Rockford and Milwaukee each year.
Come join us in America's heartland for real world ops into 4 world-class airports!
Featured Fields: ORD, MDW, MKE, RFD
Date: April 10, 2026
Time: 2300Z-0300Z (6PM-10PM Central Time)
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/08/2026
Live From Orlando
Join the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC on April 11th, 2026, between 21:00Z-02:00Z (5PM EDT-10PM EDT) for our third annual edition of our busiest event of the year, Orlando Overload 2026 | Live From Orlando. Controllers from across the county will descend upon Orlando Florida and control in person for a five-hour vZJX event like no other. vZJX Controllers will be staffing Orlando International Airport (KMCO), Orlando Executive Airport (KORL), and Orlando - Sanford International Airport (KSFB). Get ready for an unforgettable evening, an overwhelming number of aircraft, Air Traffic Controllers, and good times as we present Orlando Overload 2026 | Live From Orlando!
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/08/2026
The Dulles Night Shift
Work the night shift on April 12th, 2026, when "The Dulles Night Shift" takes over Washington Dulles International (KIAD) from 2200z to 0200z! This event captures the energy of a bustling Sunday night at the DC area's premier global gateway, where international widebodies mix with domestic narrowbodies and everything in between.
Whether you're arriving on a long-haul crossing, departing for a coast-to-coast red-eye, or flying a short regional hop, enjoy the rare opportunity to experience KIAD fully staffed during a dynamic evening of operations. From massive freighters to regional jets, all are welcome at this iconic hub. So clock in, grab your charts, and join the community for a night where the traffic never sleeps at Dulles.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/08/2026
Tuesday Nights in New York
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, join us at the border for a little tri-state action! We'll be opening up the Philadelphia TRACON for the surrounding minor fields, including Northeast Philadelphia (PNE), Wilmington (ILG), and Trenton (TTN). Too tired to do some international border hopping? Cross state lines instead!
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 14 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2300z - 0200z
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/08/2026
Updated Policy Manual
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
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/08/2026
2026 NASCAR CHARTERS
"NASCAR CHARTERS 2026"
2026 CHARTER SEASON
It's that time of the year again and Virtual Northwest Airlines Operations is proud to announce the kickoff of the 2024 NASCAR Charter Season. Our Charters will run weekly during the Season starting the week Feb. 11th with the 2026 Daytona 500 race on Feb. 15th operating a wide variety of aircraft out of KMSP, KDTW, KMEM, EHAM, PANC, RJAA and our NASCAR Hub in KCLT & KJQF for the 2026 season.
Bonus hours will be awarded to the top 3 pilots with the most routes flown for these charters. We will continue with additional Bonus for this years 2026 NASCAR Season for the Pilots with the "Best Landing Rate" (below -100 ft./min.) each week as well.
So lets get ready to get these race fans back and forth to over 38 events and venues this 2026 Season.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 04/08/2026
vNWA Hub Tour 2012-2022
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.
Posted By: James Bishop on 03/10/2026
Executive Flight Schedules
vNWA EXECUTIVE FLIGHT SCHEDULES
For anyone that would like to fly along with vNWA Executives, there are now tentative published schedules of vNWA Executives individual scheduled flights. These flights and times are tentative and subject to change. Feel free to contact the Executive for specifics if needed by clicking on the link below (KSTP Hub Website) or visit the KSTP Hub Website from the Hubs Tab at the top of the Homepage of the Website, to see when your Executives may be flying and you can join them.
So check out the schedules and fly with us .
(click on above link)
(updated 8/15/24)
vNWA Executives
Mark Toler - NWA1964 (TBA)
Chris Schiessl - NWA1223 (TBA)
Robbie Suwary - NWA1999 (TBA)
Posted By: Mark Toler on 02/26/2025
PANC Cargo Operations
"ATTENTION vNWA PILOTS - PANC IS OPEN FOR PILOTS "
Posted By: Mark Toler on 02/26/2025
Buffalo Hunt Tour
Join in as NWA pilots visit the Northwest Territory to hunt the elusive green Buffalo in its natural habitat. WWII Piston powered aircraft only, these aircraft will help you camouflage yourself and be inconspicuous while on the Buffalo's home turf.
Be sure to see all the routing details and sign up for this tour and others in our "Tours" section by clicking on the link below.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/27/2019
MAPLE LEAF TOUR
This tour is now "Active" and Pilots can sign up on the "TOURS" page under the "Operations" Tab on the Homepage of the website.
Posted By: Mark Toler on 11/20/2017