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Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
CSN231 KLAX ZGGG Enroute 2116
SAS932 KLAX EKCH Enroute 2125
UAL1082 KLAX KORD Enroute 1622
VJT2KM KLAX PHNL Enroute 2313
UAL1775 KLAX KEWR Enroute 1802
BAW21B KLAX EGLL Enroute 2355
ANZ103 KLAX NZAA Enroute 0322
ASA1178 KLAX KSEA Enroute 0127
UAL8688 KLAX CYYC Enroute 0043
DAL65 KLAX NZAA Enroute 1548
AAL1589 KLAX KPHX Enroute 2249
QTR44B KLAX OTHH Enroute 2138
SWR41G KLAX LSZH Enroute 1600

Arrivals (15)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AAL72 YSSY KLAX Enroute 2157
PAL112 RPLL KLAX Enroute 2323
QFA11 YSSY KLAX Enroute 2041
CPA882 VHHH KLAX Enroute 0320
BAW283 EGLL KLAX Enroute 0425
SIA38 WSSS KLAX Enroute 0624
BAW7D EGLL KLAX Enroute 0515
QFA12 YSSY KLAX Enroute 2300
FDX3072 KOAK KLAX Enroute 1524
UAL731 VHHH KLAX Enroute 0411
CAL525 RCTP KLAX Enroute 0539
DLH456 EDDF KLAX Enroute 0213
CPA884 VHHH KLAX Enroute 0032
KLM603 EHAM KLAX Departing
DAL9264 KSEA KLAX Enroute 1446

Los Angeles (SoCal) 28

Departures (7)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
BAW264 KSAN EGLL Enroute 1531
WWA3311 KCRQ CYYZ Enroute 1541
N3232X KSAN KCHD Enroute 1247
SWA2129 KSAN KDEN Enroute 0952
UAL307 KSAN KIAH Enroute 1630
SWA2035 KSAN KLAS Enroute 1002
SWA1005 KSAN KSMF Enroute 0003

Arrivals (7)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
AAL480 KPHX KSAN Enroute 1600
DLH466 EDDM KSAN Enroute 0629
AAL8654 KPHX KSAN Enroute 1600
QXE2051 KLAS KSAN Enroute 0148
CCA5226 KSFO KSAN Enroute 0005
BAW265 EGLL KSAN Departing
UAL4121 KDEN KSAN Enroute 0652

San Diego (SoCal) 14

Departures (1)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA1555 KBUR KOAK Enroute 0036

Arrivals (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA1987 KLAS KBUR Enroute 0409
UAL301 KSFO KBUR Enroute 1600

Burbank (SoCal) 3

Arrivals (2)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
SWA2355 KDEN KPSP Enroute 0704
SWA113 KLAS KPSP Enroute 0043

Palm Springs (SoCal) 2

Departures (6)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
QXE2051 KLAS KSAN Enroute 0148
SWA1987 KLAS KBUR Enroute 0409
SWA113 KLAS KPSP Enroute 0043
SWA1919 KLAS KDSM Enroute 1627
SWA5369 KLAS KSLC Enroute 0831
ACA1282 KLAS CYYZ Enroute 1600

Arrivals (7)

Callsign Dep Arr Status ETA
PAA8863 RJAA KLAS Enroute 0212
BAW271 EGLL KLAS Enroute 0558
OCN11 EDDF KLAS Enroute 1053
GGA777 KATL KLAS Enroute 0139
JBU1177 KBOS KLAS Enroute 0257
SWA2035 KSAN KLAS Enroute 1002
DE5367 EDDF KLAS Departing

Las Vegas 13
  • Flights To/From ZLA: 60
  • Flights in ZLA Airspace: 22
  • Controller Schedule

    October 10th, 2025

    Los Angeles Tower
    Zhenyu Mao

    Session with ER

    1600 - 1730 PDT / 2300 - 0030 Zulu

    Lindbergh Ground
    Ellis Huebner

    1700 - 1900 PDT / 0000 - 0200 Zulu

    A Guide to Preparing for Sessions at vZLA

    ZLA’s training progression requires strong commitment from controllers. But how can students exercise such commitment? This article details several ways that student controllers can effectively prepare for training sessions.

     

    1. Finding Your Method

    The most important tip of all is to find what works for you. Draw from other life experiences to figure out how you can make the most out of this hobby. This also means, while others can provide as many tips as possible, the final responsibility is on you to know how best you learn and to have the proper mindset when working through the world of virtual ATC.

    2. Making Materials

    A great way to internalize information is to use creative study tools such as flash cards, cheat sheets, or games designed to help you learn the information. However, the full potential of these materials is unlocked by making the material yourself. This way, you are able to cater to your method of learning (as discussed in tip 1), while also gaining additional information retention by being the one to record the information.

    3. Active Observing

    One way to learn how to effectively control a position is to watch experienced controllers control. The most important questions to ask is, “Why is this person doing that?” With this question, you are able to internalize SOP or controlling technique. See if you can find an SOP reason, or 7110.65 regulation, that would explain the controller’s actions, or connect later events as a consequence to the controller’s actions. If you can’t figure out why a controller did something -- ask! Either use private chat within VRC or reach out to them in Discord. Just don’t be offended if they’re busy and have to circle back to you later.

    4. Asking Questions

    Asking questions is an important part of effective learning to either reinforce your own understanding or to get multiple opinions on something you may not be sure about. Be sure, however, to incorporate your own research to have concrete references for your knowledge. Your knowledge should not be entirely composed of “x told me this, y told me that”; rather, it should be a culmination of various resources.

    5. Continued Practice

    Preparing to work a new position does not mean to dedicate your entire time on the VATSIM network to it. Not only will it likely get boring quickly, resulting in burnout, but it is also damaging to your performance because your foundational skills begin to atrophy. As you prepare and wait for your next training session, continue to practice the skills of the previous rating as to not lose them. If possible (especially when transitioning from a minor position to a major position), practice the concepts of the next rating so that you are better prepared. And above all, keep it fun! Remember that in the end, flight simulation is a hobby; you should enjoy it.

     

    We hope this article has been helpful in your journey at vZLA!