Cross the Land: Europe & Middle East – Eastbound 2025
One of VATSIM’s largest and most anticipated events is back! Cross the Land brings together hundreds of pilots and controllers from across the globe for an unforgettable journey across Europe and the Middle East.
In 2025, we head eastbound – departing from some of Europe’s busiest hubs towards the heart of the Middle East. Expect full ATC coverage along the entire route, challenging long-haul flights, a realistic traffic environment, and the unique atmosphere that makes this event so special.
Date: 13.09.2025 Direction: Eastbound Participants: Pilots & ATC from all over the network Highlights: Full ATC, organized routes, top-level coordination
If you love a challenge, want to experience what it’s like to fly in a truly busy airspace, and be part of one of VATSIM’s biggest events of the year – don’t miss Cross the Land 2025!
| Position / Slot | 11:00 - 13:00z | 13:00 - 15:00z | 15:00 - 17:00z |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBSR_CTR - Sofia Control | Lyudmil Lyudmilov - 1704000 | Fatih Mutlu Timurcioglu - 1120988 | Atanas Arshinkov - 1720051 |
| LBSR_V_CTR - Sofia Control - Varna sector | Emil Ivanov - 1664545 | Kristiyan Hristov - 1773453 | Kristian Karagyozov - 1463535 |
| LBSR_E_CTR - Sofia Control - East sector | Andrei Muresan - 1450774 | Emil Ivanov - 1664545 | Andrei Tzenov - 1604267 |
| LBSR_B_CTR - Sofia Control - Black sea sector | Kristiyan Hristov - 1773453 | Atanas Arshinkov - 1720051 | Tsvetan Mitov - 1672684 |