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This weekend, AirDotShow officially returns to New York State, and the New York ARTCC is bringing the fun and excitement to you!

More details to come, but get ready for a Sunday full of excitement and fun in upstate New York.

Event Fields: KPOU, KSWF, KMGJ (TBD)
Date & Time: August 11th, 2024, 12:00pm → 4:00pm Eastern (1600z - 2000z)

Join the New York ARTCC for our monthly Empire Fields of Mind event, where we will staff one of our many minor TRACONs bringing you guaranteed coverage for some of our lesser-known airports! The expectation is nothing more than having some great ATC for a few hours on a weeknight where you can get in your favorite short-hop or start a long-haul before you head to bed!

This Month: Binghamton TRACON
Event Field: KBGM
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 | 7pm - 9pm Eastern | 2300z - 0100z

Join the New York ARTCC at the heart of the action as our controllers take home plate at Kennedy (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA)!

Channeling the spirit of the iconic New York baseball rivalry, this event promises a thrilling showdown between JFK and LGA, with controllers showcasing their expertise in managing the bustling airspace. Whether you're a seasoned pilot looking to “SKORR” some more hours or a first-time batter wanting to get in on the excitement, this competition guarantees a high-flying, fast-paced challenge that captures the essence of the Subway Series in the virtual aviation world.

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this unique and adrenaline-pumping event!

Event Fields: KJFK, KLGA
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, 7:00pm → 10:00pm Eastern (2300z - 0200z)

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the recent passing of Ira Robinson. Ira was well-known in the entire VATSIM community, holding numerous roles within VATUSA and VATSIM. Among them, he served as VATUSA2, the VATUSA DCRM, ZNY ATM, VATNA Deputy Director, and also served the VATSIM Membership Department.

Ira loved VATSIM, VATUSA, the community, and his family. Ira was a wonderful man and role model and will be missed by many. To honor his memory and the meaningful connections he fostered with everyone, the New York ARTCC is honored to present Light Up New York.

Please join us throughout the entire New York airspace as we provide ATC for not just the city Ira loved but a community he loved, too.

In addition, we are honored to have members of the vUSAF join us. They will perform a Missing Man formation flight over Ira’s favorite airport, Newark Liberty International Airport. Please note that any inbound traffic will be held beginning around 3:45pm ET before the formation flight occurs around 4pm.

Date & Time: March 10th, 2024, 2:00pm → 6:00pm Eastern (1800z-2200z)

Still on a high from the Northeast Corridor FNO? Been on a plane and a train, but really want to use an automobile to complete the trifecta? Boy, do we have a treat for you! Join us for the Parkway Power FNO, another collaboration between the Washington, New York, and Boston Virtual ARTCCs. This special event celebrates parkways - they’re not highways or roads, but nonetheless a pinnacle of American infrastructure.

Start your journey north on the Baltimore/Washington Parkway, one of the many parkways administered by the National Park Service in the DC metro region. Make a stop at Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI), a regional hub for Southwest Airlines and the go-to airport for many Maryland travelers. You’ll enjoy easy access to casinos and the nightlife of the Baltimore port.

Continue north and enter the Belt Parkway, leading to the confusing ring-road surrounding John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Make a wrong turn and miss your terminal? Looks like you’re flying Spirit! Home to one of the busiest airports on the VATSIM network, precision is key here as you navigate the narrowly complex airspace with the help of our controllers.

Finally, you can head even further north and join the Blue Hills Parkway on your way to Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS). One of the gateways to the world, finish your night, or set out for a trip across the Atlantic.

Similar to the Northeast Corridor, we strongly recommend spreading out your flights to avoid congestion at any one airport. Expect delays and diversions as we team up to bring you another terrific event!

Event Fields: KBWI, KJFK, KBOS
Date & Time: February 23rd, 2024, 7:00pm → 11:00pm Eastern (2359z - 0400z)

Two years ago, we educated the community about pronouncing Westchester correctly (it’s pronounced “wes-ches-tah”). As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the New York ARTCC believes it is our civil duty once again to declare the proper pronunciation of a popular summer destination: Long Island Lawn-Guy-Land. Don’t think about saying it any other way or our controllers will taxi you to a blast pad and blast you into nonexistence.

ANYWAY, fly into or out of our mainstay Long Island Lawn-Guy-Land airports, Islip (ISP), or Republic (FRG) for a fun Sunday afternoon! Enjoy some scenic views of this very long island and annoy residents by flying too low.

Event Fields: KISP, KFRG
Date & Time: May 12, 2024, 5:00pm → 8:00pm Eastern (2100z - 0000z)

Sky Blue Radio, The Pilot Club, and The New York ARTCC proudly present a nice Thursday evening fly-in. This event is a hybrid between GA and jet aircraft, so feel free to fly whatever you want! We are here to have a good time and cool vibes all around!

The Pilot Club is planning to arrive between 9pm - 10pm Eastern if you want to land during the primary arrival push!

Event Field: KISP
Date & Time: March 7th, 2024 | 8pm - 10pm Eastern (0100z - 0300z)

Join the New York ARTCC for our monthly coverage of one of our three major New York airports! The expectation is nothing more than having some great ATC for a few hours on a weeknight where you can get in your favorite short-hop or start a long-haul before you head to bed!

This Month
Event Field: KEWR
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 | 7pm - 9pm Eastern | 2359z - 0200z