VATSIM Scandinavia and Finland invite you to enjoy our weekly event: Welcome to HEL. Helsinki Airport will be fully staffed by our air traffic controllers every Thursday from 1700z to 2000z.
A rapidly growing team of controllers is looking forward to guiding you into Helsinki Airport (EFHK). Helsinki Control (EFIN_CTR) will also provide top-down service all across Finnish airspace. We guarantee professional, flexible and friendly service across the entirety of Finland.
See you on Thursday!
Hamburg Weekly – Your Thursday on VATSIM
Every Thursday from 19:30 to 22:00 local time (18:30z–21:00z), it’s time to say “Welcome” or “Farewell” at Hamburg Airport (EDDH)! For this special evening, Hamburg goes all out — with full ATC coverage and a bustling airport environment that’s sure to excite every VATSIM pilot.
Whether you’re arriving from Munich, Frankfurt, or Copenhagen, touching down with a regional jet over the Elbe, or departing southbound on a holiday charter, Hamburg is always busy — and that’s exactly what makes it so appealing. Expect dense traffic, professional ATC, and that signature Hanseatic calm — all while staying sharp and in control.
But Hamburg is more than just an airport — it’s the Gateway to the World. With views of the harbor cranes, the Elbphilharmonie, and the Alster River, the airspace around Hamburg offers plenty of variety — ideal for all types of IFR operations, but also perfect for scenic VFR flights over the city.
So grab your charts, fuel up, and set your course — whether you're heading to Hamburg or launching out into the world. Thursdays are Hamburg days!
Pilots, ready for a new adventure? Join us on VATSIM as we shine the spotlight on Denmark's regional airports.
Billund Airport (EKBI) and Aalborg Airport (EKYT).
Whether you're a seasoned flyer or just starting out, this is your chance to explore the beauty of Denmark while connecting with the community.
Enjoy the controlled airspace to, from, and between our two major regional airports. So, file your flight plan, check your METARs, and join us for a weekly evening of aviation fun over the Danish skies.
Let's fill the skies and show some love to Denmark's regional airports!
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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 way to relax at the end of the week! Rīga FIR will be staffed top-down and will warmly welcome all pilots both in the capital and on minor airfields!
Come and fly to and from Bucharest Otopeni International Airport (LROP) while being under full control trough out the country and enjoy a friendly and welcoming atmosphere!
Both IFR and VFR flights are well received!
On Friday 19th of December, you are welcome in Paris ! Come fly from/to Paris Charles de Gaulle (LFPG) from 1930z to 22z. Experience Paris Charles de Gaulle at its busiest, with fully ATC coverage ! Come and experience multiple frequencies changes, parallel approaches in one of the busiest airports in the world !
Every year, millions of Americans shuffle around the country to spend their holidays with their loved ones. As the icy winds swirl at above 30,000 feet, passengers ride in comfort knowing that they are in the hands of skilled air crew and professional controllers. Join us at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Midway International Airport, or even Milwaukee International Airport as we spread some midwestern cheer. And as we look forward to a new year, let the Chicago ARTCC guide you home for the holidays.
Date: December 19, 2025
Time: 2359Z-0400Z (6PM-10PM CST)
We would like to invite everyone to join us on 20 December (Saturday) for our annual Xmas Fly-in event!
Enjoy the full ATC Coverage in the Hungarian airspace throughout the day from 0700z until 1900z as we are working in long shifts to deliver you an awesome Christmas event this December.
We would be more than happy to see you on our scopes, so make sure you hop over to LHBP - Budapest, LHDC - Debrecen or LHSM - Hévíz-Balaton on that Saturday.
During this event, we will provide live ATC services from the headquarters of Hungary's ANSP, HungaroControl!
vACCHUN is wishing you a merry Christmas and loads of happy landings for the next year!
Lyon is heating up!
Lyon controllers (LFLL) invite you to join a busy and social evening filled with traffic, interaction, and great vibes on the frequencies on December 20 from 14z to 17z.
Get your checklists ready: continuous arrivals, tightly sequenced departures, and lively coordination await. A dynamic and sometimes challenging session — always in a friendly, community-driven atmosphere at the Lyon hub!
Join us for a northerly adventure to the stunning Land of Fire and Ice! Every 3rd Saturday of the month, we will staff up Keflavík airspace for your visiting pleasure from 17-20z.
Under the care of our skillful Scandinavian ATC, enjoy beautiful valleys, fjords, and mountaintops as you fly in and out of Keflavík airport, Iceland’s major international hub.
Wherever your next adventure might take you, our team of controllers stands ready to assist you.
VATéir and the Dutch VACC are excited to invite you to the Amsterdam – Dublin City Shuttle! Fly between the Irish and Dutch capitals on the 20th of December, starting at 1800z. The event will run until 2130z, so you can squeeze in a return sector and make the most of the ATC available. We both look forward to welcoming you to Dublin and Amsterdam, and taking advantage of our top class ATC! See you there!
Get ready for the festive opening of the holiday season in Milano: the Malpensa Christmas Party is your call to the cockpit. On Saturday, November 21st, from 1500z to 1800z, enjoy 3 hours of top-tier ATC service. Experience the buzz of the winter holidays' traffic flow, operating your aircraft amid the busiest travel period of the year. Navigate your arrival into a fully-staffed, wintery Milan or queue up for a scenic departure over the snow-dusted Alps.
File your flight plan, request your de-icing, and join us for an unforgettable start to the holiday season.