International Virtual Aviation Organisation

The International Virtual Aviation Organisation, IVAO for short, was founded in 1998 to provide an online platform for flight simulation enthusiasts to enjoy their hobby in a simulated real-world environment, in company of other people, flying or providing Air Traffic Control services.

  • Our community already has 260 000+ members from around the world!
  • We create and supply the software you need to connect to the network
  • We provide comprehensive training allowing you to develop your skills
  • All our services are free and always will be
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Upcoming Events

[20 JUN | 19z-21z] [CU] Cuba Third Special Operations Event

Experience the skies like never before! Join the Third Special Ops 2025 hosted by IVAO Cuba on June 20th, 2025, from 1900z to 2100z

[20 JUN | 20z][AR] National Flag Day

Welcome to our National Flag Day Enjoy this short flight between Aeroparque and Rosario We are waiting for you!!

[HQ+XO]Queenstown Challenge

Think you got what it takes to conquer one of the toughest approaches in the Oceanic Region Brace yourself for the Queenstown Challenge — a thrilling event that puts your flying skills to the ultimate test

[HQ+HU] BUDAPEST PDE 2025

The long-awaited Budapest PDE 2025 is finally here! Aviation enthusiasts from around the globe will have the chance to meet the entire Staff Team and many members of the Hungarian Division at Aeropark Budapest Both the museum and our division are participating in the annual Múzeumok Éjszakája (Night of the Museums), one of Hungary’s most famous cultural events From 14:00 UTC, we expect increased air traffic to and from Budapest as we showcase our work and passion in real time for curious visitors This event is organized to generate traffic for our Public Demonstration Event in order to showcase IVAO to our visitors To earn the HQ ESA point, you need to complete two flights: one arriving at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International (LHBP) and one departing from it A minimum flight time of one hour (airborne) is required for each flight

[CL] MEMORIAL EVENT – Nelson Memorial Flight

The IVAO Chilean Division cordially invites all its members and community to participate in a very special event in memory of Nelson , former active member and staff of our division, who passed awayNelson was passionate about virtual aviation, a tireless collaborator and, above all, a friend who left his mark on each of us His legacy will live on in every flight, every checkpoint, and every moment shared in this community that he loved so muchWe extend this invitation with the aim of paying tribute to him, flying south together in a symbolic farewell with full ATC coverage

Champagne and Wine Airbridges

rance and Italy are two countries with an incredible territory and know-how when it comes to wines, champagnes, etc To celebrate our cultures, the events departments of Italy and France divisions are pleased to invite you to two exceptional airbridges on Sunday June 2 from 13z to 17z The featured airports are Bordeaux-Mérignac LFBD / Torino-Caselle LIMF and Châlon-Vatry LFOK / Milano Bergamo LIME

Why Choose Us

Other networks exist offering similar services, but none can match IVAO!

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