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.
Sunday evening is a time to prepare for a new, challenging week. So why not treat yourself to a bit of entertainment? Polish VACC invites you to a recurring event – Poland Sunday. Every Sunday of the month, we welcome you to different airports across Poland!
On the third Sunday of the month, you’ll have the chance to visit the most foggy airport in Poland – Krakow John Paul II Airport. We also invite you to explore other airports within the Kraków TMA, including Katowice - the polish charter queen, and a Rzeszów - nowadays important cargo hub!
On Sunday, December 21st, we say goodbye to 2025 from the skies with a special event packed with traffic and full ATC to give the season a perfect finale ✈✨
Ready to experience the last flight of the year?
Join the Miami ARTCC this holiday season for Eggnog in the Everglades! Celebrate Christmas the South Florida way, with palm trees, beautiful skylines, and festive ATC coverage across Miami International (KMIA) and Key West (KEYW). Grab your eggnog, plan your route, and enjoy a warm weather Christmas with ZMA.
VATSIM Scandinavia and Norway invites you to our bi-weekly event, Oslo Monday. Join us every second Monday from 17:30z to 21:00z at Oslo Gardermoen (ENGM).
Make sure to bring your chart and we will see you there!
Don't know where to fly from or to, check out: Where2Fly
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Luca will be having his Centre (C1) CPT on Monday, December 22nd, starting at 1800z. We need lots of VFR and IFR traffic within LPPC airspace. This will be a busy day, so plan ahead and help Luca earn his C1 rating.
VATSIM Scandinavia invites you to Vectors to Copenhagen From 18z to 21z, enjoy three hours of full ATC staffing as you fly into Denmark's capital.
Arrive early for a smooth landing or depart Copenhagen to explore Europe. Prepare for heavy traffic as the event progresses!
Ensure your charts are in check, dust off your aircraft from the hangar, and mark your presence at this electrifying event. We look forward to seeing you in the virtual skies!
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From 18z until 21z you can expect full coverage in the Hungarian airspace, including LHBP - Budapest, LHDC - Debrecen and LHSM - Sármellék/Hévíz-Balaton. In partnership with vWZZ, whose very first and one of the largest bases is Budapest Airport (LHBP).
Grab a cup of tea or some snacks and plan for a great evening in the Budapest FIR.