As one of the four municipalities directly under the central government of China, Tianjin is a major port city in northeastern China, located on the coast of the Bohai Sea, southeast of Beijing. It is also known as “The Guard City.”
The Haihe River flows through the heart of Tianjin, shaping the city’s unique character. Blending Eastern and Western architectural styles, the city preserves a wealth of classic European-style heritage buildings. The Five Great Avenues and the Italian Style Street stand as its most iconic landmarks.
Tianjin is also home to several renowned universities and is widely known for its distinctive local cuisine. Where tradition meets modernity, Tianjin emerges as a vibrant, open, and captivating coastal city.
Known as the convergence of nine rivers, Tianjin has been a famous shipping hub since ancient times. Its coastal port thrived with canal and ocean trade in the Qing Dynasty.
Nowadays, Tianjin Port remains North China’s key seaport, boosting the coordinated economy of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area. Apart from seagoing ports, Tianjin Binhai International Airport (ZBTJ), a 4E civil airport, further underpins regional economic growth.
Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, lies at the heart of the “Colorful Clouds of the South” and serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the province. Known as the “City of Spring”, it enjoys a pleasant year-round climate with blooming flowers in every season, making it one of China’s most livable cities.
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is a major aviation hub in Southwest China, featuring two runways capable of handling all types of large aircraft. With an extensive route network, it serves numerous domestic and international destinations and serves as a key gateway to South and Southeast Asia.
In the last heatwave of summer, we gather here and will soon fly from this amazing city to Kunming, the perennial Spring City!
Flight Info:
- Time: 2026-08-15T10:00:00Z→2026-08-15T18:00:00Z
- Flight Prototype: CA2871 From ZBTJ to ZPPP
- Aircraft & Livery: B737 Family preferred, with respective VA liveries. If no 737s livery available, use other narrow-bodies instead; otherwise, Air China B738/B38M.
- Callsign: Optional (VA members use personal VA virtual callsign)
- Flight Duration: ~3hr20mn
Airport Details:
| ICAO | Runways | Name | Region | Chart Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZBTJ | 2 Active | Tianjin Binhai Intl | Tianjin (Municipality) | APDC |
| ZPPP | 2 Active & 1 Closed | Kunming Changshui Intl | Yunnan Province | APDC |
| VA/VO | Livery | Aircraft | Dep. Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| @AirChinaVirtual | Air China | B738, B38M | 1100Z |
| @CathayPacificVA | Air China | B738 | 1000Z |
| @ChinaEasternVA | China Eastern | A320 | 1200Z |
| @ChinaSouthernVG | China Southern | B738, B38M | TBC |
| @EVAVirtual | EVA Air | A321 | 1100Z |
| @HainanVA | Air China | B738, B38M | 1200Z |
| @IF_CareerAlliance | Air China | B738, B38M | 1200Z |
| @PakistanVirtual | Air China | B38M | 1900Z |
| @ShenzhenAirlinesVA | Air China | B38M | 1200Z |
| @SuisseVirtual | Air China | B38M | 1200Z |
| @VietnamAirlinesVA | Air China | B738 | 1100Z |
| Airport | ATIS | GND | TWR | DEP | APP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZBTJ | |||||
| ZPPP |
- Please be respectful to all pilots and ATC controllers, and remain patient during periods of heavy traffic.
- Maintain appropriate separation from other aircraft both on the ground and in the air.
- Follow all ATC instructions whenever ATC is available. Comply with the Expert Server Rules when ATC is not online. Use Unicom correctly and respectfully.
- All event airports are parallel runways airports. Before participating, please familiarize yourself with the basic airport information, including runway layout and operating procedures.
- CAVA is not liable for any violations issued during the event. Members are expected to fly responsibly, and any inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary action, including suspension.
Additionally, we warmly welcome all IFATC controllers to participate in the ATC operations for this event!
Air China Virtual (CAVA) is a well-established virtual airline operating on Infinite Flight. Founded in 2019, it has grown into one of China’s leading IF virtual airlines. CAVA was created to provide aviation enthusiasts with a professional, realistic, and well-organized platform. We have established codeshare agreements with more than 20 VAs/VOs, with new partnerships continuously being added, offering our pilots an ever-growing selection of destinations worldwide. We always welcome every aviation enthusiast to join us and enjoy a truly immersive flying experience.
Looking ahead, CAVA is committed to continuous improvement. No matter how far we go, our core belief remains the same — we move forward together, as one team. If you share our passion for aviation and are ready to be part of a professional yet welcoming community, we would be delighted to have you on board!
