Events

Fly-In Thursday - Montgomery Regional

Thursday, August 13th

📍 Online

TPC Flight Ops team, in coordination with VATUSA, invites you to FLY-IN THURSDAY group flight, brought to you by SKY BLUE RADIO.

FlightSimExpo 2026 — Live Coverage

Rolling coverage

Our news team brings you announcements, interviews and the biggest reveals from the show floor.

Community Fly-Ins

Monthly

Join presenters and listeners for group flights across the most popular sims. Tune in and fly along live on air.

Developer Spotlights

Ongoing

In-depth interviews with the studios behind your favourite aircraft, scenery and utilities.

FlightSimWeekend 2027

Rolling Coverage

Building on nearly three decades of heritage as the definitive European meeting place for virtual pilots, developers, and aviation professionals, FlightSimWeekend (FSWeekend) has officially released i

FSimUK 2026

Saturday, October 10th

📍 Aerospace Bristol, UK

The First UK In Person Flight Sim Event Since Covid!

Cross the Land: Westbound 2026

24 Oct 2026 · 10:00–22:00z

📍 OMDB · HECA · OERK · OKKK · DTTA · LKPR · LHBP · ESSA · LGAV · LIRF · LOWW

Get ready for the next chapter of Cross the Land! We’re heading Westbound on the 24th of October 2026, connecting pilots across a range of exciting city-pairs for an unforgettable journey. Check the available routes on o

Moscow -> Sochi

24 Oct 2026 · 14:00–19:00z

📍 UUEE · URSS

Join us on October 24 for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo (UUEE) to Sochi (URSS). Moscow FIR controllers will handle departures from 14:00 to 16:00 UTC, while Caucasus ACC will provide ATC coverage for arrivals from 16

[ENGM TWR] | S2 Exam

24 Oct 2026 · 17:00–18:30z

📍 ENGM

We warmly welcome you to Gardermoen on Saturday, October 24th, at 17:00z! James is delighted to provide air traffic services for your flight as he works toward his Tier 1 endorsement. All traffic is welcome, and greatly

Prairie Skies Saturday

24 Oct 2026 · 23:00–02:00z

📍 CYWG

Join the Winnipeg FIR for our weekly event — Prairie Skies Saturday, running 23:00 to 02:00 UTC every Saturday!

Live From Chicago 2026

24 Oct 2026 · 23:00–03:00z

📍 KORD · KMDW

Welcome to the 2026 ZAU Live Event, Live From Chicago! Come join the Chicago ARTCC in celebrating another great year on VATSIM and enjoy full service into Chicago O'Hare, Chicago Midway, or any of the airports in the Chi

Welcome to Walton

25 Oct 2026 · 04:00–08:00z

📍 YSWS

The new Western Sydney International (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport (YSWS/WSI) opens for regular passenger services on 25 October 2026.

Route! Christchurch - Queenstown

25 Oct 2026 · 06:00–08:30z

📍 NZCH · NZQN

Kia Ora, pilots and controllers! This event will take you into the breathtaking valleys of Queenstown from the Canterbury plains, putting your skills to the test. We can’t wait to see you there and share some great ski

[VOMM_APP] | S3 Exam

25 Oct 2026 · 10:30–12:30z

📍 VOMM

S3 CPT is scheduled on 25 October, 2026 at VOMMAPP between 1030z and 1230z. India vACC invites all pilots to come & fly to help the candidate with the traffic.

Direct to Krasnoyarsk!

25 Oct 2026 · 12:00–16:00z

📍 UNKL · USTR · UIAA · UOOO

This Sunday, October 25, we invite you to make journey to the very heart of Siberia!

The Mid Atlantic Link

25 Oct 2026 · 13:00–19:00z

📍 BIKF · BIRK · BIAR

To celebrate the Launch of the 757 we will holding our popular Mid Atlantic link event on Saturday 25th we will be lighting the FIR with control so come join us for Mid Atlantic Link

Emirates Meets Mesopotamia

25 Oct 2026 · 13:00–17:30z

📍 OMDB · OMSJ · ORBI · ORMM

Fly from the Emirates to Iraq on the launch day of the new OMDB routes to Baghdad (ORBI) and Basra (ORMM), with full ATC coverage on VATSIM.

[VTBB_CTR] | C1 Exam

25 Oct 2026 · 13:00–15:00z

📍 VTBS · VTBD · VTSP · VTCC · VTSM

Help Airt attempt his C1 rating by flying anywhere in Thailand during the stated date and time. All IFR and VFR traffic is welcome. Best of luck, Airt!

Tunis Algiers Shuttle

25 Oct 2026 · 15:00–19:00z

📍 DTTA · DAAG

Join us on Sunday, 25 October, from 15:00z to 19:00z for a shuttle between Tunis–Carthage International Airport (DTTA) and Houari Boumediene Airport (DAAG)!

[LPPR_APP] | S3 Exam

25 Oct 2026 · 17:00–18:30z

📍 LPPR

Gustavo Laginhas will be having their Approach (S3) CPT at LPPR on Sunday, October 25th. We need lots of VFR and IFR traffic around LPPR airport. This is expected to be a busy session, so plan ahead and help Gustavo Lagi

Poland Sunday

25 Oct 2026 · 18:00–21:00z

📍 EPWA · EPMO · EPLL · EPRA

Every second and fourth Sunday of the month, from 18:00z to 21:00z, PLVACC invites all virtual pilots to the southern skies of Poland! Virtual air traffic controllers will provide ATC services within the TMA Kraków: EPKK

Hannover Sunday

25 Oct 2026 · 18:30–21:00z

📍 EDDV

Join us every Sunday, 1830-2100z, in Hannover! From airline and cargo operations to VFR traffic, experience one of the most versatile airports with full ATC coverage!

[TNCF_CTR] | C1 Exam

25 Oct 2026 · 19:00–21:00z

📍 VATSIM network

Let's help Shendrick achieve his C1 rating. Everyone is invited to fly IFR or VFR. Make it a memorable and busy experience as he advances through his ATC journey!

Air Traffic Control Event

25 Oct 2026 · 19:00–23:00z

📍 VATSIM network

Join us for the Air Traffic Control event "Paraguay - Bolivia: Two Countries / One Sky"! Connect the skies between Asunción (SGAS) and Cochabamba (SLCB) in an unforgettable flying

Dutch Caribbean Airbridge

25 Oct 2026 · 19:00–21:00z

📍 TNCA · TNCB · TNCC

Join us for an evening of Caribbean hospitality in the virtual skies as we shine a spotlight on the hidden gems of the network. Explore the ABC Islands with VFR island tours, short IFR hops, or long-haul arrivals from ac

Havana Sunday Service

25 Oct 2026 · 19:00–22:00z

📍 MUHA

Havana Sunday Service

Stuttgart Sunday

25 Oct 2026 · 19:00–21:00z

📍 EDDS

Get ready for Stuttgart Sunday! Whether it's a lawnmower or a jet engine, IFR or VFR, fixed-wing or rotary-wing, as long as it can fly, it's welcome in Stuttgart.

🇦🇷✈️ SAVF Fly-Inn – Patagonia Argentina ✈️🇦🇷

25 Oct 2026 · 20:00–23:00z

📍 SAVC · SAVT · SAWG · SAWC · SAWH · EGYP

🇦🇷✈️ Fly-Inn across Argentine Patagonia with Full ATC at SAVF and domestic operations between major airports in the south. Plan your flight and join the traffic! 🏔️🔥

West Coast Weekends

25 Oct 2026 · 20:00–23:00z

📍 CYVR · CYYJ · CYLW · CYXS

Joins us over the West Coast for Vancouver FIR's event every Sunday from 1300 to 1600 local (2000z-2300z)! Expect local staffing at Vancouver Int'l (CYVR) as well as enroute staffing over the FIR and at local airports.

CYHZ Real Ops - Halloween Edition

25 Oct 2026 · 20:00–00:00z

📍 CYHZ

Mark October 25th down on the calendar folks! CZQM is hosting a Real Ops. Slotted departures....and well, whatever shows up...shows up. The mayhem, the craziness, the traffic! Welcome to the Halloween Edition!

Visit Cancun

25 Oct 2026 · 21:00–23:59z

📍 MMUN

Join Visit Cancun! Cancun airport (MMUN) will be fully staffed every Sunday at 2100 UTC. Everyone welcome! Hosted by VATMEX.

Trick or Bay

25 Oct 2026 · 23:00–03:00z

📍 KSFO · KOAK · KSJC

Airports: OAK,SFO,SJC Date/Time: October 25, 4-8pm PT Date/Time (zulu): October 26, 2300z - 0300z

Vectors to Copenhagen

26 Oct 2026 · 18:00–21:00z

📍 EKCH

VATSIM Scandinavia invites you to Vectors to Copenhagen; an evening dedicated to structured, high-quality operations into Denmark's capital.

Turn Around Budapest

26 Oct 2026 · 18:00–21:00z

📍 LHBP

We kindly invite every pilot to Turn around Budapest on Mondays - a weekly event featuring Full ATC coverage over the Hungarian airspace.

Nürnberg Monday

26 Oct 2026 · 18:30–21:30z

📍 EDDN · EDQM

The week has just started for most of us so it's a good time to not over-do it and refresh ourselves right away with a nice evening online as our crew at Nuremberg, EDDN is waiting for you like every week.

Düsseldorf Monday

26 Oct 2026 · 19:00–21:00z

📍 EDDL

Off to Düsseldorf Monday! Every Monday, we staff the Düsseldorf airport from ground up into the thin air and you are kindly invited to pay us a visit.

Orange Connection: BRU <-> NTE

26 Oct 2026 · 19:00–21:00z

📍 EBBR · LFRS

To celebrate the launch of the new easyJet route between Brussels and Nantes, the French vACC and the Belux vACC invite you to fly EBBR ⇄ LFRS on Monday 26th October, from 19z to 21z (winter time), in partnership with vE

MONCTON MONDAYS

26 Oct 2026 · 22:00–02:00z

📍 CYHZ · CYYG · CYYT

Come on out and participate in VATSIM North America's longest running weekly event! Servicing Atlantic Canada airspace, airports include CYHZ, CYQM, CYFC, CYYT, CYQX, CYYR, CYDF & CYYG. Starting 22z to 02z.

Fall into the Rocket City

26 Oct 2026 · 23:00–02:00z

📍 KHSV

Join the virtual Memphis ARTCC to enjoy the scenic beauty of Huntsville, AL!

Tuesdays Over Iraq

27 Oct 2026 · 15:00–18:00z

📍 ORBI · ORNI · ORMM · ORSJ · ORKK · ORER

🇮🇶 Iraq awaits every other Tuesday! Join the Kuwait & Iraq vACC from 1500z – 1800z for Tuesdays Over Iraq, bringing Iraqi skies to life on VATSIM.

BERlin Tuesday

27 Oct 2026 · 18:30–21:00z

📍 EDDB

Every Tuesday 18:30z–21:00z, EDDB is fully staffed. Enjoy realistic flights—domestic, long-haul, IFR traffic—or VFR sightseeing over Berlin landmarks like Brandenburger Tor, Müggelsee & Spree. Experience the city’s vibe

[LFBO_TWR] | S2 Exam

27 Oct 2026 · 19:30–21:30z

📍 LFBO

Come help Andrei earn his S2 rating! He'll be examined on Blagnac Tower (LFBOTWR) from 1930z to 2130z.

Focus on Apulia

27 Oct 2026 · 20:00–22:00z

📍 LIBD · LIBR

Experience the atmosphere of Apulia at dusk! Bari (LIBD) and Brindisi (LIBR) come alive for the "Focus on Apulia". Join us for a busy coastal sunset push where the runways meet the Adriatic.

Northern Lights Tuesday

27 Oct 2026 · 23:00–03:00z

📍 CYEG · CYMM · CYZF · CYYC

Join the Edmonton FIR as we light up the north!

Tuesday Nights in New York: Trick or Treat

27 Oct 2026 · 23:00–02:00z

📍 KHPN

Event Field: HPN As the sun dies over New York, and we wave farewell to the golf bags from our last adventure at JPX and FOK, something arises over the frequencies…

[LYBA_CTR] | C3 Exam

28 Oct 2026 · 17:00–19:00z

📍 LYBE · LYNI · LYKV · LYPG · LYTV

Join VATADRIA on October 25, 2026, from 17:00z to 19:00z for the Beograd Radar C3 CPT! Help our candidate earn their Senior Controller (C3) rating by flying in or out of Belgrade (LYBE) and filling the airspace with IFR

Bratislava Wednesday

28 Oct 2026 · 18:00–21:00z

📍 LZIB

VACC Slovak Republic invites you to our bi-weekly event Bratislava Wednesday! Every second wednesday you can look forward to full ATC coverage at Bratislava M.R, Stefanik (LZIB), From 18 to 21 UTC.

Prague - Bratislava Shuttle

28 Oct 2026 · 18:00–21:00z

📍 LZIB · LKPR

Dear pilots, On the occasion of the 108th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia, traditionally, we will be fully staffing the airports in Prague (LKPR) and Bratislava (LZIB) for you, this time on Wednesday 28 Oct

Munich Wednesday

28 Oct 2026 · 18:30–21:30z

📍 EDDM · EDJA · EDMA · EDMO

Welcome to our Munich Wednesday. Every Wednesday from 1730z to 2030z, all pilots are cordially invited to the Munich Airport (EDDM) with experienced controllers who will guide you safely through the Munich airspace. Whet

vACC Austria Weekly Wednesday

28 Oct 2026 · 18:30–21:30z

📍 LOWW · LOWI

Enjoy extended full ATC coverage across Austria during our Weekly Wednesday!

Cologne Wednesday

28 Oct 2026 · 19:00–21:00z

📍 EDDK

Hello dear Cologne enthusiasts! Every Wednesday, we collectively make the airport of the Rhine metropolis shake, and we're delighted that you're supporting us in doing so! Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the Rhineland.

[EKCH_A_TWR] | S2 Exam

28 Oct 2026 · 19:00–21:00z

📍 EKCH

Mark your calendars for 28 October as Abubakar takes the hot seat for his exam on Kastrup Tower (EKCHATWR)!

Montréal Wednesdays! / Mercredis Montréal!

28 Oct 2026 · 23:00–02:00z

📍 CYUL · CYOW · CYQB

Montréal Wednesdays! Each week, come experience enhanced ATC coverage in the Montréal FIR, from 19:00L-22:00L (23:00-02:00Z). Looking forward to seeing many of you then!

Minsk Online Day

29 Oct 2026 · 16:00–19:00z

📍 VATSIM network

We are pleased to invite you to our traditional online evening on Thursday, October 29, from 16 to 19 UTC!