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!

[OMAE_1_CTR] | C1 Exam

4 Sep 2026 · 13:00–15:00z

📍 OMDB · OMSJ · OMDW · OMAA · OMFJ · OMRK

Get ready for a focused U.A.E experience as Ali Ismail steps up for his C1 CPT on U.A.E Radar!

Rīga Friday Fun

4 Sep 2026 · 17:00–21:00z

📍 EVRA

Don't know what to do on a Friday evening? Take a trip to the Baltics and visit Rīga - the heart of the Baltic region! Every Friday from 1700z till 2100z Latvia vACC hosts the famous Rīga Friday Fun which is a perfect wa

Bremen Friday Jam

4 Sep 2026 · 17:30–20:00z

📍 EDDW

Kick off your weekend at Bremen Friday Jam! Fly VFR or IFR, enjoy Beluga traffic, diverse operations and full ATC every Friday, 17:30–20:00z.

Frankfurt Friday

4 Sep 2026 · 18:00–20:00z

📍 EDDF

Frankfurt is calling! Every second Friday, we open the gates of Frankfurt Airport and warmly invite you to start the weekend with us at lofty heights.

Paris By Night

4 Sep 2026 · 18:30–21:00z

📍 LFPG

Join us for our bi-monthly Paris By Night from 1830z to 2100z

FastPass: Los Cabos

4 Sep 2026 · 22:00–01:00z

📍 MMSD

Join us this Friday, September 4 at 16:00 CST (2200Z) for a flight into San José del Cabo / Los Cabos Intl (MMSD).

[TOR_CTR] | C1 Exam

4 Sep 2026 · 23:00–01:00z

📍 CYYZ · CYTZ · CYXU · CYKF · CYHM · CYAM · CYOO

Come fly around the Toronto FIR on September 4th from 2300-0100z, and help Jacob Reitsma earn his C1 rating! All traffic is welcome! Best of luck Jacob!

Destino Paisa

4 Sep 2026 · 23:59–03:00z

📍 SKCG · SKBQ · SKRG

DESTINO PAISA is a VATSIM flight event connecting Colombia’s Caribbean coast with the heart of Antioquia. Join us for an immersive IFR experience flying into José María Córdova International Airport (SKRG), with routes d

[WSJC_CTR] | C1 Exam

5 Sep 2026 · 02:00–04:00z

📍 WSSS · WSSL

C1 Controller Practical Test will be taking place in Singapore! Singapore Radar (WSJCCTR) for Daniel Tay will be held on 5 September 2026, from 0200z to 0400z. Both IFR and VFR traffic are more than welcome!

Copenhagen LIVE 2026

5 Sep 2026 · 04:00–22:00z

📍 EKCH · EKBI · EKYT

Once a year, Copenhagen comes to life. On 5 September, VATSIM Scandinavia invites you to Copenhagen LIVE 2026; our annual flagship event where controllers from across Scandinavia come together at a single real-world venu

Christchurch Control: Cook Strait Chaos

5 Sep 2026 · 07:00–09:30z

📍 NZPP · NZWN · NZNS · NZWB · NZCI · NZPN

Come and fly in some of the most fun parts of New Zealand. Experience the scenery, wind, and hospitality of VATNZ!

Where Dragons Meet Dunes

5 Sep 2026 · 08:00–17:00z

📍 VHHH · OMDB

This event bridges South East Asia and The Middle East, combining the iconic dragons of Hong Kong and the beauty of Dubai desert dunes. Enjoy ATC coverage as you navigate this iconic route, hosted by two vibrant vACCs wo

Mediterranean Overload

5 Sep 2026 · 14:00–18:00z

📍 LXGB · LFMT · LFML · DAAG · DTTA · HECA · LDSP · LICJ · LICC · LPPT · LLBG · HLLM · LGAV · LEMG

Take to the skies over the Mediterranean! ✈️☀️ Join Portugal vACC, VATSIM Spain, Maghreb vACC, French vACC, VATITA, VATADRIA, Hellenic vACC, Egypt vACC, VATMENA, VATIL and VATSIM UK on 5 September, 14z–18z for an evenin

Skies Beyond Borders

5 Sep 2026 · 14:00–19:30z

📍 OPKC · OERK

Depart from Jinnah International Airport (OPKC), and traverse the route across the region towards King Khalid International Airport (OERK). Expect balanced traffic flow, efficient sequencing, and a professionally control

Kem Cho Ahmedabad

5 Sep 2026 · 14:30–16:30z

📍 VAAH

Kem Cho Ahmedabad! Fly in or out of VAAH with full ATC coverage during India vACC’s Namaste India series on 5th September, 2026, from 1430z to 1630z. Bring your regional or long-haul and enjoy Gujarati hospitality on fre

St Maarten Saturdays

5 Sep 2026 · 18:00–22:00z

📍 TNCM

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for St. Maarten Saturdays, a recurring event bringing busy skies and full ATC coverage to one of the Caribbean's most iconic destinations—Princess Juliana International Airpor

Prairie Skies Saturday

5 Sep 2026 · 22:00–01:00z

📍 CYWG

Join the Winnipeg FIR for our weekly event — Prairie Skies Saturday, running 22:00 to 01:00 UTC every Saturday!

[FACT_TWR] | S2 Exam

6 Sep 2026 · 11:00–13:00z

📍 FACT

S2 CPT at Cape Town on Sunday 6th September starting at 1100z.

[LIRN_US1_APP] | S3 Exam

6 Sep 2026 · 14:00–16:00z

📍 LIRN

Fly in and out of LIRN as IFR or VFR to help Francesco prove he is ready to obtain the S3 rating on LIRNUS1APP!

Sweden Sunday

6 Sep 2026 · 16:00–20:00z

📍 ESSA · ESGG · ESMS

Discover Sweden Sundays! Every second Sunday, The Swedish controllers staffs ESSA, ESGG, ESMS, and the rest of the Swedish airspace. Enjoy smooth ATC service and explore the beauty of Scandinavian skies.

Acropolis Nights

6 Sep 2026 · 16:00–19:00z

📍 LGAV

Acropolis Nights lights up Athens tonight! Join us from 16:00z to 19:00z as LGAV comes to life with full ATC coverage, busy frequencies and an evening of realistic operations in the heart of Greece.

Poland Sunday

6 Sep 2026 · 17:00–20:00z

📍 EPWA · EPMO · EPLL · EPRA

Every first and third Sunday of the month, from 17:00z to 20:00z, PLVACC invites all virtual pilots to the skies over Warsaw! Virtual air traffic controllers will provide ATC services within the TMA Warszawa: EPWA, EPMO,

Hannover Sunday

6 Sep 2026 · 17:30–20:00z

📍 EDDV

Join us every Sunday, 1730-2000z, in Hannover! From airline and cargo operations to VFR traffic, experience one of the most versatile airports with full ATC coverage!

[LPPR_APP] | S3 Exam

6 Sep 2026 · 17:30–19:00z

📍 LPPR

Alexander Schulz will be having their Approach (S3) CPT at LPPR on Sunday, September 6th. We need lots of VFR and IFR traffic around LPPR airport. This is expected to be a busy session, so plan ahead and help Alexander S

Brasília Fly-in: Independence Day

6 Sep 2026 · 18:00–21:00z

📍 SBBR

This September 6th, from 1800z to 2100z, celebrate Brazil's Independence Day with us by converging on the nation's capital for the massive Brasília Fly-In!

Juliana Trainee Evening

6 Sep 2026 · 18:00–20:00z

📍 VATSIM network

Join us for a dedicated training evening at Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM), focused on developing and supporting our next generation of controllers.

Summer on the Lake

6 Sep 2026 · 19:00–23:00z

📍 KMKE · KUGN · KENW · KMKG · KGRB · KTVC

Come join Chicago and Minneapolis ARTCCs and enjoy one last sun-drenched afternoon on the shores of Lake Michigan! Featuring six scenic airports, come fly into breathtaking views and peaceful scenery and celebrate the en

[LFLL_TWR] | S2 Exam

6 Sep 2026 · 19:00–21:00z

📍 LFLL

Help Florent earn his S2 rating! Exam on LFLLTWR (Saint Exupéry) from 19z–21z. Fly through LFLL to give him realistic traffic !

Havana Sunday Service

6 Sep 2026 · 19:00–22:00z

📍 MUHA

Havana Sunday Service

West Coast Weekends

6 Sep 2026 · 20:00–23:00z

📍 CYVR · CYYJ · CYLW · CYXS · CYXX

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.

☀️🛫 SAEF Fly-Inn 🛫☀️

6 Sep 2026 · 20:00–23:00z

📍 SABE · SAAR · SAEZ · SAZM · SAZN · SAZS · SAZB

Join us this Sunday, September 6th, from 20:00 to 23:00 UTC, for the SAEF Fly-Inn! Enjoy an afternoon filled with traffic, full ATC coverage, and scenic flights across Argentina, connecting major airports such as SABE, S

Permian Oil Shuttle

6 Sep 2026 · 23:00–02:00z

📍 KLBB · KMAF

Join us in sunny Lubbock (KLBB) and Midland (KMAF) as we connect two ends of the Permian Basin and its oil fields. Help our students on both airports in your favorite Skyhawk or Jet.

Milk Run Monday

7 Sep 2026 · 08:00–12:00z

📍 YSSY · YMML · YSCB

By far our most popular of all the weekly events, on any given Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.

[VHHH_APP] | S3 Exam

7 Sep 2026 · 12:00–14:00z

📍 VHHH · VHHX · VMMC

Sean Ng will be taking his S3 CPT on Hong Kong Approach on 7th September, from 1200-1400z. Come and help him earn his rating!

Mondays in the Middle East

7 Sep 2026 · 15:00–18:00z

📍 OKKK · OBBI

Get ready to start your week the right way — in the skies of the Middle East! Join us every other Monday for “Mondays in the Middle East”, a brand-new weekly city hop connecting Bahrain (OBBI) and Kuwait (OKKK).

Oslo Monday

7 Sep 2026 · 16:30–19:30z

📍 ENGM

VATSIM Scandinavia invites you to our quarter-weekly event, Oslo Monday! Join us every fourth Monday from 16:30z to 19:30z while we provide full ATC coverage at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (ENGM). Make sure to read the brie

Turn Around Budapest

7 Sep 2026 · 17:00–20:00z

📍 LHBP

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

Vectors to Copenhagen

7 Sep 2026 · 17:00–20:00z

📍 EKCH

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

Vienna Fly-In/Out – Next Generation

7 Sep 2026 · 17:00–20:00z

📍 LOWW

Join the next Generation of our Controllers who are eager to demonstrate their skills whilst handling busy traffic!

Nürnberg Monday

7 Sep 2026 · 17:30–20:30z

📍 EDDN

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

7 Sep 2026 · 18:00–20:00z

📍 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.

Moncton Mondays

7 Sep 2026 · 22:00–02:00z

📍 CYQM · CYGR · CYQX

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.

[OKKK_TWR] | S2 Exam

8 Sep 2026 · 16:00–18:00z

📍 OKKK

Join us as Ali takes on their S2 exam on Kuwait Tower (OKKKTWR) to put their controlling skills to the test on the network!

BERlin Tuesday

8 Sep 2026 · 17:30–20:00z

📍 EDDB

Every Tuesday 17:30z–20:00z, 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

Focus on LIPX & LIPE

8 Sep 2026 · 19:00–21:00z

📍 LIPX · LIPE

Fly into Verona (LIPX) or Bologna (LIPE) and experience the busy airspace of Northern Italy with ATC coverage, stunning views, and vibrant traffic. All pilots welcome!

Load The Pattern

8 Sep 2026 · 22:00–02:00z

📍 KAGC · KBVI · KHLG

Join the Cleveland ARTCC as we load the pattern at KBVI, KHLG, and KAGC. Grab your favorite GA aircraft and join in on the fun from 2200-0200z on the 8th of September.

Northern Lights Tuesday

8 Sep 2026 · 23:00–03:00z

📍 CYEG · CYMM · CYZF · CYYC

Join the Edmonton FIR as we light up the north!

Kosice Wednesday

9 Sep 2026 · 17:00–20:00z

📍 LZKZ

VACC Slovak Republic invites you to our bi-weekly event Košice Wednesday! Every second wednesday you can look forward to full ATC coverage at Košice (LZKZ), From 17 to 20 UTC.