Events.

Join Boston Virtual (ZBW), Virtual New York (ZNY), and Washington Virtual (ZDC) ARTCCs for the longstanding tradition of the&nbsp;<strong>Northeast Corridor FNO</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; a VATUSA-sanctioned Friday Night Operations event that has brought heavy traffic and realistic operations to one of the busiest airspace corridors in the world for over a decade.<br><br>On&nbsp;<strong>Friday, January 30, 2026</strong>, from&nbsp;<strong>1900-2300 ET (2359-0400z)</strong>, expect full staffing across the featured airports: Washington National (<strong>KDCA</strong>), New York LaGuardia (<strong>KLGA</strong>), and Boston Logan International (<strong>KBOS</strong>), along with their surrounding airspaces.<br><br>Pilots flying the Northeast Corridor can anticipate high-volume traffic mirroring real-world operations. Due to the inherent complexity and congestion of the northeastern airspace, traffic management initiatives &ndash; including ground delays, holding, miles-in-trail restrictions, and possible reroutes &ndash; are likely to be in effect.&nbsp;<strong>Plan accordingly, bring extra fuel, and enjoy the challenge!</strong><br><br>This iconic event celebrates the tight coordination between our three ARTCCs while paying homage to Amtrak&apos;s famous Northeast Corridor rail service that connects these major hubs.<br><br>Whether you&apos;re shuttling between DCA, LGA, and BOS or flying in from afar, come experience the energy of the Northeast Corridor. Controllers and pilots alike &ndash; let&apos;s make this another memorable FNO!<br><br><br>Connecting VATUSA for the last 12 years!

The Cleveland ARTCC is bringing the roar of Niagara Falls to VATSIM! Fly into Buffalo (KBUF) or Niagara Falls (KIAG) for a fun, scenic night staffed by ZOB&rsquo;s finest controllers. Expect full ATC, busy airspace, and breathtaking views as you descend over the mighty falls. IFR, VFR, GA, and heavies are all welcome - just bring your charts and enjoy the flow!

Get ready to fire up your engines for the Motown to Midtown Crossfire! Join the controllers of the Cleveland ARTCC (ZOB) and Atlanta ARTCC (ZTL) for a night of fully staffed skies between two of the nation&rsquo;s busiest hubs &mdash; Detroit Metropolitan (KDTW) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (KATL). Whether you&rsquo;re climbing out of Motown or descending into Midtown, expect seamless handoffs, heavy traffic, and plenty of southern and midwestern hospitality along the way. Both airports will be fully staffed, so file your flight plan, grab your favorite jet, and join us for an evening of nonstop action in the heart of the eastern seaboard!

Join the Cleveland ARTCC as we bring the Steel City to life. From the city that produced steel for iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Empire State Building, ZOB controllers will be lighting up the skies with full coverage. Hop in your favorite aircraft and come see all the Steel City has to offer.&nbsp;

Cleveland, the birthplace of Rock and Roll, turns up the volume with Rock the Lakefront. Experience the energy of the lakefront as the Cleveland ARTCC provides staffing at both KCLE and KBKL for an event that&apos;s sure to rock your socks off.