Introducing the IF48: A Monthly 48hr Event Series 
Welcome to the very first edition of IF48, a new flagship official event that will take place on the last weekend of every month. Running for 48 hours from Saturday 0600Z to Monday 0600Z, IF48 is all about bringing the community together for a weekend of busy skies and ATC coverage. At its core, IF48 is about connecting the featured airports, centralising traffic and creating an exciting experience for everyone involved.
Key Points:
Runs the last weekend of every month (Sat 0600Z – Mon 0600Z)
Featured airports with established routes to try out based on real-world ops- 48hr duration makes it inclusive across all timezones
Predictable, large scale traffic and ATC coverage you can plan for every month
ATC opportunities for controllers to collaborate and manage air traffic & frequencies
ALL servers: Expert (main server), Training & Casual
You decide the each IF48 edition through polls
We’re kicking off this new official event series with a classic set of routes and airports that were absolute no-brainers for us. Join us as we bridge the gap and fill the virtual skies across the pond for 48 hours straight. It’s time for a transatlantic event like no other, featuring four major airports on either side of the Atlantic. Let’s make Infinite Flight history by making this the busiest transatlantic event ever hosted! Fun fact: In a typical summer season, there are nearly 418,000 flights scheduled between the U.S. and Europe. That’s a pretty mind blowing figure!
Featured Airports
Established Routes & Aircraft
Check out the established routes and aircraft suggestions below! Aircraft suggestions are based on real-world flight ops & aircraft available in Infinite Flight. We have also noted the approximate flight time for each direction without delays (hours:minutes). We recommend adhering to these routes/aircraft for maximum realism & enjoyment.
London Heathrow (EGLL) ⇔ New York John F. Kennedy (KJFK)
EGLL → KJFK: 7:00 to 7:30
KJFK → EGLL: 5:45 to 6:30
| Airline | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| British Airways | B777-200/300ER |
| Virgin Atlantic | A330-300, A330-900neo |
| American Airlines | B777-200/300ER |
| Delta Airlines | A330-900neo |
London Heathrow (EGLL) ⇔ New York Newark Liberty (KEWR)
EGLL → KEWR: 7:00 to 7:30
KEWR → EGLL: 5:45 to 6:30
| Airline | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| United Airlines | B767-300, B777-200ER |
| British Airways | B777-200/300ER, B787-10 |
New York John F. Kennedy (KJFK) ⇔ Paris Charles de Gaulle (LFPG)
KJFK → LFPG: 5:45 to 6:30
LFPG → KJFK: 7:15 to 7:30
| Airline | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Air France | B777-200/300ER, A350-900 |
| American Airlines | B777-200ER |
| Delta Airlines | A330-300 |
| Norse Atlantic Airways | B787-9 |
New York Newark Liberty (KEWR) ⇔ Paris Charles de Gaulle (LFPG) LFPG
KEWR → LFPG: 5:45 to 6:30
LFPG → KEWR: 7:15 to 7:35
| Airline | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Air France | A350-900 |
| United Airlines | B767-300, B777-200ER |
Server: ES (Primary), TS & CS
This is an all-servers event, so no matter your grade, you’ll be able to spawn in and take part. However, the primary server for this event will be the Expert Server, where most of the traffic and ATC coverage will be focused.
Event Timings & Sign-ups
Please check whether or not you’re attending this event below! Timings are displayed in your local time.
Below are three options for the next edition of the IF48 series, and it’s time to cast your vote! You’ll be choosing the region, but here’s the twist: the exact airports will stay a surprise until the next edition is published. This poll will close when the event ends.
- The Middle East
- Southeast Asia
- Southern Europe
- We encourage everyone to use the suggested aircraft & airlines listed above for each route.
- As always, expert server pilots are required to comply with IFATC and to follow ALL expert server rules. Failure to comply with ES rules will result in violations being issued.
- Delays are likely, especially during peak hours. Expert Server ATC might send arriving traffic into holding patterns to effectively manage high volumes of traffic.
- Most importantly… Have a great time and share your screenshots with us on social media!
Consider joining our Discord Server today to chat with community members about this event!
