Desert Mirages

Name: Desert Mirages
Start: 2026-10-10T13:00:00Z
End: 2026-10-10T19:00:00Z

Join the Arabian & Egypt vACCs for an unforgettable trek across the Middle East! Fire up your engines at the historic gateway of Cairo and prepare for an evening of top tier air traffic control all the way to the ultra modern mega-hub of Dubai!

Type: Event
Starts: 10 Oct 2026 13:00:00Z
Ends: 10 Oct 2026 19:00:00Z
Airports: HECA, OMDB
Organisers: EMEA / MENA
VATSIM page: Open event page

Description

Join Arabian vACC and Egypt vACC for an unforgettable eastbound journey across the Middle East! Start your engines at the historic gateway of Cairo International Airport (HECA) and fly through an evening of top-tier air traffic control all the way to the ultra-modern mega-hub of Dubai International Airport (OMDB). Whether you're a seasoned long-haul pilot or new to the network, this is a great chance to experience busy Middle Eastern airspace with dedicated controllers, a mix of traffic, and a spectacular route from the cradle of civilization to one of the world's busiest hubs. Fly safe, and we'll see you in the skies! HECA: [Overview](https://vateg.net/airports/heca/) OMDB: [Charts](https://chartfox.org/OMDB) | [Pilot Briefing](https://library.vatsim-arabian.com/pilots/dubai/overview/)