They say April Showers bring May Flowers, but what happens when the rain is particularly potent? It sprouts a rare LaGuardia Tower! We walked into this tower and discovered it is magically fully equipped for operations, so we figured we’d put it to good use.

Join the New York ARTCC as we usher in springtime at LaGuardia (LGA), and enjoy the scenic views on your way in and out on this fine Sunday afternoon!

Date & Time: April 19, 2026, 1:00pm → 5:00pm Eastern (1700z - 2100z)

Celebrate spring in the heart of North Carolina during the Raleigh Spring Festival event at Raleigh-Durham International Airport!

Hosted by vZDC, this event is inspired by the real-life Raleigh Spring Festival held May 9, 2026, at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. While the city celebrates with live music, food, and community festivities, we’re bringing the same fun to the skies over the Triangle!

Join us May 6 from 7 PM to 10 PM local (2300z – 0200z) as RDU comes alive with full ATC staffing and a steady stream of arrivals and departures. Whether you're flying a quick regional hop, a transatlantic long haul, or GA into the area’s satellite fields, join vZDC for a great spring evening around the Triangle!

vZMA ARTCC and VerticalSim invite you to South Florida for a fast-paced evening featuring PBI. Expect full staffing, busy frequencies, and nonstop action at Palm Beach.

VerticalSim is providing free copies of the new scenery to pilots who fly in or out of Palm Beach during the event. To enter the giveaway, proceed to the giveaway link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScacm_zE5fp_E4IbELovKLTKpBw__3Cr0NPIZeSfy1hbPq81g/viewform

Date/Time (Zulu): Sunday, March 8th, 2026, 2300Z-0300Z
Date/Time (Eastern): Sunday, March 8th, 2026, 1900L-2300L
Event Airport: KPBI

The Chicago ARTCC proudly presents the Midwest TRACON Tour, an new series of events that highlights the lesser loved facilities across ZAU. Tired of flying into O'Hare and Midway over and over again? Join us for a lovely evening in Rockford, otherwise known as the Forest City!

Chicago Rockford International Airport has airline service to nearby Madison and Milwaukee Airports, as well as service to Las Vegas and St. Petersburg operated by Allegiant Air. The airport also has extensive cargo facilities.

All general aviation, IFR, and VFR operations and all skill levels are welcome. Surrounding facilities such as JVL, UES, and MSN will have ATC coverage as staffing permits.

Featured Fields: RFD, JVL
March 19, 2026 23:00z - 02:00z

Join us at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW), one of the Midwest’s premier international gateways and a major hub for Delta Air Lines, featuring six runways designed for high-volume operations. Located within Cleveland Center (ZOB) airspace, DTW offers a perfect mix of heavy international departures, busy domestic connections, regional jet traffic, and cargo operations.