Get ready for the next exciting chapter of VATSIM's Elite Wings series! This edition will take you to the stunning landscapes of New Zealand, as you fly one-way from Auckland (NZAA) to Queenstown (NZQN) on 10 November 2024, with departures scheduled between 06:00 and 08:00z.
This route isn’t just about the breathtaking views—it’s also about the challenge! As you approach Queenstown, you'll be navigating through tricky mountainous terrain, steep descents, and one of the most demanding final approaches in aviation, famously known for testing even the most seasoned pilots. With its short runway and unpredictable weather, Queenstown has often been referred to as a "pilot's dream" for those seeking a thrilling, scenic, and technical approach.
For this event, the more challenging RNP F, G, H, VOR/DME B or C, and their associated visual segments, will be issued. It is important that all pilots flying this event familiarise themselves beforehand.
Put your piloting skills to the test and enjoy the beauty of New Zealand from above in this unforgettable leg of the Elite Wings series!
To ensure a fun and smooth event for pilots and controllers alike, slots are required! Pilots without a booked flight can and will be delayed. Book here.
Airports
NZAA Auckland, New Zealand
Arrivals
- Auckland — Arrival/Departure (1) & (2) — All RWY
- Auckland — Arrival/Departure (3) & (4) — All RWY
- Auckland — Arrival/Departure (5) & (6) — All RWY
- Auckland — Arrival/Departure (7) & (8) — All RWY
- Auckland — Noise Abatement — All RWY, Minimum Runway Occupancy
- Auckland — Minimum Runway Occupancy — RWY 05R & 23L Arrival
- Auckland — Arrival/Departure (9) & (10) — RWY 05R/23L
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 05R (1) & (2)
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 05R (3) & (4)
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 05R (5) & (6)
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 05R (7) & (8)
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 05R (9)
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 23L (1) & (2)
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 23L (3) & (4)
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 23L (5) & (6)
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 23L (7) & (8)
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 23L (9) & (10)
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 23L (11) & (12)
- Auckland — RNAV STAR RWY 23L (13)
- Auckland — Visual RNAV Arrival RWY 05R & 23L
- Auckland — VFR Arrival/Departure Procedures — All RWY, VFR Arrival Procedures — All RWY
Approaches
- Auckland — ILS/DME or LOC/DME RWY 05R & 23L
- Auckland — ILS/DME (CAT II/III) RWY 23L
- Auckland — VOR/DME RWY 05R & VOR/DME RWY 23L
- Auckland — RNP Z RWY 05R & RWY 23L
- Auckland — RNP Y RWY 05R (AR) & RWY 23L (AR)
- Auckland — RNP X RWY 05R (AR) & RWY 23L (AR)
- Auckland — RNP V RWY 23L (AR), RNP U RWY 23L (AR)
- Auckland — RNP S RWY 23L (AR)
Ground
- Auckland — Aerodrome — RWY 05R/23L Operations (1) & (2)
- Auckland — Ground Movements — RWY 05R/23L Operations
- Auckland — International Apron — RWY 05R/23L, Domestic Apron — RWY 05R/23L
- Auckland — Ground Movements (1) & (2) — All RWY
- Auckland — Ground Movements (3) & (4) — All RWY
- Auckland — Ground Movements (5) & (6) — All RWY
- Auckland — Ground Movements (7) — Low Visibility Taxi Routes
- Auckland — Ground Movements (8) — RWY 23L Arrivals, Ground Movements (9) — RWY 23L Departures
- Auckland — Ground Movements (10) & (11) — Code F ACFT
- Auckland — Code F ACFT Taxi Routes — RWY 05R/23L — Arrival & Departure
Departures
- Auckland — RNAV SID RWY 05R (1) & (2)
- Auckland — RNAV SID RWY 05R (3) & (4)
- Auckland — RNAV SID RWY 05R (5) & (6)
- Auckland — RNAV SID RWY 05R (7) & (8)
- Auckland — RNAV SID RWY 05R (9) & (10)
- Auckland — RNAV SID RWY 05R (11)
- Auckland — RNAV SID RWY 23L (1) & (2)
- Auckland — RNAV SID RWY 23L (3) & (4)
- Auckland — RNAV SID RWY 23L (5) & (6)
- Auckland — RNAV SID RWY 23L (7) & (8)
- Auckland — RADAR SID RWY 05R/23L
- Auckland — VFR Departure Procedures — All RWY
Standard Route Clearances
Miscellaneous
Special
- Auckland — ILS/DME W or LOC/DME W RWY 23L, LOC/DME W RWY 05R
- Auckland — VOR/DME W RWY 05R & 23L
- Auckland — RNP W RWY 23L
- Auckland — Aerodrome — RWY 05R/23L — WIP West, Operational Data — RWY 05R/23L — WIP West
- Auckland — Ground Movements — RWY 05R/23L — WIP West
- Auckland — ILS/DME E or LOC/DME E RWY 05R, LOC/DME E RWY 23L
- Auckland — VOR/DME E RWY 05R & RWY 23L
- Auckland — RNP E RWY 05R
- Auckland — Aerodrome — RWY 05R/23L — WIP East, Operational Data — RWY 05R/23L — WIP East
- Auckland — Ground Movements — RWY 05R/23L — WIP East
NZQN Queenstown, New Zealand
Arrivals
- Queenstown — Arrival/Departure (1) & (2)
- Queenstown — RNP STAR RWY 05 (1) & (2)
- Queenstown — RNP STAR RWY 05 (3) & RWY 23 (1)
- Queenstown — RNP STAR RWY 23 (2) & (3)
- Queenstown — RNP STAR
- Queenstown — VFR Arrival Procedures (1) & (2)
- Queenstown — VFR Arrivals (1) & (2)
- Queenstown — Helicopter VFR Arrival/Departure Procedures (1) & (2)
- Queenstown — Helicopter VFR Arrival/Departure Procedures (3) & (4)
Approaches
Ground
Departures
- Queenstown — SID RWY 05 & 23
- Queenstown — RNP SID RWY 05 (AR) (1) & (2)
- Queenstown — RNP SID RWY 05 (AR) (3)
- Queenstown — RNP SID RWY 05 (5) & (6)
- Queenstown — RNP SID RWY 05 (7)
- Queenstown — RNP SID RWY 23 (AR) (1) & (2)
- Queenstown — RNP SID RWY 23 (AR) (3)
- Queenstown — RNP SID RWY 23 (5) & (6)
- Queenstown — RNP SID RWY 23 (7) & (8)
- Queenstown — RNP SID
- Queenstown — VFR Departure Procedures (1) & (2)
- Queenstown — VFR Departures
Standard Route Clearances
Miscellaneous
Positions
| Callsign | Radio Name | FrequencyFreq | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTR | NZAA_CTR | Auckland Control | 123.900 |
| NZCH-S_CTR | Christchurch Control | 129.300 | |
| NZCH-T_CTR | Christchurch Control | 123.700 | |
| APP | NZAA_APP | Auckland Approach | 124.300 |
| NZQN_APP | Queenstown Approach | 125.750 | |
| TWR | NZAA_TWR | Auckland Tower | 118.700 |
| NZQN_TWR | Queenstown Tower | 118.100 | |
| GND | NZAA_GND | Auckland Ground | 121.900 |
| DEL | NZAA_DEL | Auckland Delivery | 128.200 |
| NZQN_DEL | Queenstown Delivery | 121.900 |
Rostered ATC
The controller positions for this event are being rostered by the event organisers.
You can no longer apply to provide ATC for this event.
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