Join us for an unforgettable ATC marathon!

Washington Center will be staffed nonstop for 24 hours during an action-packed weekend.  There will be no sign-ups. Pilots connect and fly anytime between 19:00 AM EDT on Friday, April 5, till 19:00 PM ET on Sunday, April 6 EDT. We're looking forward to see as many pilots as possible whether you're flying into DCA or flying VFR along the eastern seaboard. See you in the skies!

April 5,2025 | 7pm - 7pm Eastern | 2300z - 2300z

Join us to celebrate the final week of snow and welcome the arrival of spring!

Featured field: RDU

March 9,2025 | 5pm - 8pm Eastern | 2200z - 0100z

Since ROA is a smaller airfield, we also have staff-up LYH and RDU as well. Virtual pilots are welcome to fly in between 1900 and 2300 local time. We look forward to seeing you online this Saturday during our annual live event in Vinton, VA!

Mark your calendars for December 14, 2024, as vZDC ARTCC proudly presents our annual  "Never Dull at Dulles"! From 2300z to 0300z, immerse yourself in an evening of high-intensity virtual aviation at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Expect comprehensive ATC coverage throughout the event, from ground operations to en-route services, ensuring a professional and seamless experience for all participants. Whether you're a commercial pilot, a tug operator, or flying a general aviation aircraft, there's a place for you in the bustling skies of Dulles.

Featured field: IAD

December 14,2024 | 7pm - 11pm Eastern | 2359z - 0400z

Join ZDC for our regional night featuring the Fayetteville and Raleigh-Durham airports. Whether you want to come visit the US Army Airborne and Special Operations museum, visit the Lemur Cetner in Durham, or drop your college students off for their Fall semester at UNC, our expert controllers will make sure your service into and out of these airports is top-notch.


August 6,2024 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2300z - 0200z

Oh no! A top-secret shipment delivery of 3 crates has gone all wrong… the crates from a shipment were dropped at the wrong locations due to a miscommunication, and you've been recruited to help find them.  The crates are located at airports within the Washington DC ARTCC and have somewhat outdated tracking beacons in them.  By flying to any field within the ARTCC area, pilots may check the "tracking receivers" for these crates.  The signal trackers are only good enough to provide an 8-point cardinal direction (N, NE, E, SE, etc.) and a signal strength indicator (strong, moderate, weak).  A pilot who lands at the field where a crate is located will be considered to have retrieved it.  Local authorities and airport managers have strict instructions not to give out the details of the shipments/crates as they are top secret.  It’s up to you to save the day!

Sept 22,2024 | 1630 - 1930 Eastern | 2030z - 2330z

The event is a week away. We are also opening up IAD and BWI as arrival fields or diversion fields. Please plan extra fuel and pack your patience as the event will be busy and we MIGHT go into holding. Be patience and nice with the controllers might go a long way. vZDC is looking forward to hosting traffic into DCA to enjoy the Cherry Blossom Washington DC offers.

If you're flying into BWI, please have up-to-date scenery as default MSFS Asobo doesn't have rwy 33L.

If you're flying into IAD, please have the latest AIRAC as we're transitioning into new STAR. If you're unable to comply with the new STAR or don't have it, please advise the Potomac Controller on initial contact.

Thank you