Cross the Ditch 27

15th Anniversary Edition
NZWN/NZCH ⟷ YMML/YSSY

ATC Applications and Flight Slot bookings open now!

Controllers

Everything you need to know about becoming a VATNZ controller, and the tools to do the job.

Airspace

Information on all VATNZ Airports, Navigation Aids, and ATC Positions.

Useful for Controllers and Pilots alike.

What's this all about?

New to Online Flight Simulation and Air Traffic Control?

Start here!

Pilots

VATSIM is home to thousands of virtual pilots.

This section provides information on how to get the most out of flying in VATNZ airspace.

Events

Information on all of the Upcoming Events at VATNZ

Night Shift

Christchurch Control: 2024 Edition

Fri 22 Nov 2024 19:00 NZDT	→	Fri 22 Nov 2024 21:00 NZDT
Fri 22 Nov 2024 17:00 AEDT	→	Fri 22 Nov 2024 19:00 AEDT
Fri 22 Nov 2024 06:00 UTC	→	Fri 22 Nov 2024 08:00 UTC

For more information, including airport charts and flight plan details, see the event details page.

Other Upcoming Events

Christchurch Control: Wellington -> Gisborne

Night Shift

Sun 24 Nov 2024 19:00 NZDT

Cross the Ditch 27: 15th Anniversary Edition

Cross the Ditch

Sun 08 Dec 2024 06:00 NZDT

VATNZ Appoints New Deputy Division Director

19 October 2024

VATNZ Is thrilled to announce the appoointment of a new Deputy Division Director.

NOTAM: Compliance with TVCP (VATNZ/VATPAC Controllers)

19 October 2024

NOTAM to ensure VATNZ and VATPAC members are complying with the VATSIM Transfer and Visiting Controllers Policy

Oceanic Controllers Use of /O Suffix

7 September 2024

For any Oceanic Rated controllers using the /O suffix behind their name online, there is no longer a need to add this to show that they have an Oceanic endorsement.

Quarter 2-2024 Report

11 July 2024

The VATNZ Quarterly Report for Q2-2024 (April to June 2024) has been published.

VATNZ Discord Policy Released

28 March 2023

The VATNZ Discord Policy, effective 1 April 2023 has been released.

Current VATNZ Weather

VATSIM models real-world weather from 45 different locations within the VATNZ Airspace.

Click on the WX button to view the current conditions.

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