Don't know what to do on a Friday evening? Take a trip to the Baltics and visit Rīga - the heart of the Baltic region! Every Friday from 1700z till 2100z Latvia vACC hosts the famous Rīga Friday Fun which is a perfect way to relax at the end of the week! Rīga FIR will be staffed top-down and will warmly welcome all pilots both in the capital and on minor airfields!

Riga Overload 2026 – vACC Latvia

Get ready for an unforgettable day of high-traffic excitement as vACC Latvia proudly presents Riga Overload 2026!

This May 3rd, from 1000z to 2000z, the skies over Latvia will come alive as Riga International Airport (EVRA) springs to life. Expect full ATC coverage across Latvian airspace, staffed by friendly and experienced controllers ready to deliver a seamless and immersive experience from start-up to touchdown.

Pilots of all experience levels are invited to take part in this 10-hour event. Whether you're flying short-haul hops across the Baltics and surrounding countries or long-haul routes across Europe and beyond, Riga Overload offers the perfect opportunity to test your skills in a busy, high-octane environment.

Plan your routes, grab your clearance and prepare for an unforgettable experience!

We recommend all pilots to familiarise themselves with the Riga pilot briefing at: https://vats.im/riga-briefing Recommended scenery: https://lv-vacc.org/en/scenery

Join us and be part of the overload—See you at AKNEZ!