Southwest Virtual Airlines

Experience the Heart of Virtual Aviation

Focus Areas:
- Southwest Virtual Airlines operates out of 12 major Crew Bases: Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA), Baltimore (BWI), Dallas Love Field (DAL), Denver (DEN), Houston (HOU), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Orlando (MCO), Chicago Midway (MDW), Oakland (OAK), and Phoenix (PHX). Our expansive network offers pilots the opportunity to fly realistic routes spanning the entire United States, capturing the true essence of Southwest’s point-to-point service model.

Fleet Information:
- Our virtual fleet consists of Boeing 737-700s, 737-800s, and the latest 737 MAX8s. In addition to our current fleet, we offer the opportunity to fly retro flights, using substitutions for former aircraft once flown by Southwest Airlines, adding a nostalgic and varied experience for our virtual pilots. All members, regardless of rank, have full access to our entire fleet, ensuring everyone can enjoy the thrill of flying any aircraft from day one.

Membership Info:
- At Southwest Virtual Airlines, we offer a dynamic ranking system where pilots advance through the ranks based on flights flown, from Trainee to Executive Chief Pilot. Skills and dedication are recognized with awards and honors throughout your virtual career.
- Membership perks include discounts on flight simulation hardware and sceneries, adding value to your flight sim experience.
- Our members have access to fly the real-world daily schedules with hourly gate updates as well as access to our vast operational suite that simulates real-world airline operations, enhancing realism at every level.
- The leading edge of our VA is our proprietary LUVCARS system, which generates detailed dispatch releases, provides custom and accurate performance data, tracks all your flights, and includes a state-of-the-art interactive co-pilot to assist you in the skies.
- Our VATSIM-accredited Training Department offers optional ratings from P1 (PPL) through P4 (Airline Transport Pilot) and optional Boeing 737 training/type ratings for those seeking a comprehensive training experience.

What makes us special?

VATSIM ATO P1-P4
TRAINING DEPARTMENT
DISPATCH DEPARTMENT
CUSTOM ACARS
SVA TV - YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Callsigns Prefixes used by Southwest Virtual Airlines:

- SWA