"Atlanta is known as the “City in the Forest” due to its lush tree coverage. With over 50% of the city being covered by trees, Atlanta has earned this nickname. This nickname was popularized by former Mayor William B. Hartsfield in the 1940s and 1950s, who often referred to Atlanta as the “City in the Forest” in his speeches and promotional materials."

The vZTL ARTCC invites you to join us online on July 11th as virtual controllers, from all over, join in person for our annual Live Event, "The City in the Forest"! From real flight strip printers, radar keyboards, and enroute sized TVs, many controllers go all out to simulate how the real controlling floor is run. As you fly in and around vZTL airspace, keep an ear out for other controllers talking in the background and the occasional "conflict alert" beeping.

We hope to see you soon around The City in the Forest!

Some drivers think that i-285 is the smart option to get around the middle of Atlanta traffic. However, as rush hour moves in, there is no way of making it across A-Town without pulling your hair out.

Thankfully as the sun sets, this loop turns into a race track. Although the changing LED 'Speed Limit' signs show 55 mph, drivers use them merely as a suggestion. Now rather than preventing yourself from balding, you're making sure to check all of your mirrors before getting into a wreck.

Experience The Atlanta Perimeter with vZTL as we honor the Federal Highway Administration for making such a marvelous engineering masterpiece that really didn't solve many issues... maybe it made them worse.

Is it actually faster to stop at ATL, PDK, and then FTY by flying than it is driving? Find out on May 9th.

64 miles of pure chaos. Always check your blind spots.