Network Operations

Callsigns & ICAO Prefixes

Official ICAO callsign prefixes registered for AviatesAir pilots on the VATSIM network. Published for audit transparency.

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VATSIM Registration

The callsign prefixes listed below are those registered with VATSIM as part of our Virtual Airline Partner application. Pilots must use one of these prefixes when operating on the VATSIM network on behalf of AviatesAir. All flight data submitted under these prefixes counts toward our 90-day activity requirement.

VAV
AviatesAir

Radio Telephony

AVIATESAIR

Primary callsign for all AviatesAir mainline operations. Used on medium and long-haul scheduled services.

Example callsigns

VAV101VAV202VAV350VAV747
VAC
AviatesAir Sky Cargo

Radio Telephony

AVIATESAIR CARGO

Dedicated cargo callsign for AviatesAir Sky Cargo freighter operations across the network.

Example callsigns

VAC10FVAC22FVAC77F
VAH
AviatesAir Cityhopper

Radio Telephony

HOPPER

Short-haul and regional operations under the AviatesAir Cityhopper banner.

Example callsigns

VAH50VAH72VAH75

Flight Requirements

90-Day Activity Standards

To maintain VATSIM VA Partner status, AviatesAir must meet the following operational thresholds across all registered callsign prefixes combined:

RequirementThresholdPeriod
Total VATSIM flights≥ 50 flightsRolling 90 days
Distinct active pilots≥ 15 pilotsRolling 90 days
Callsign prefix complianceRequiredAll flights
Flight data (origin, dest, date)RequiredPer PIREP

Audit Compliance

Required Flight Data Fields

Each flight submitted via ACARS or manual PIREP must include the following fields for VATSIM audit purposes:

FieldRequired
Callsign (with ICAO prefix)Mandatory
Origin Airport ICAOMandatory
Destination Airport ICAOMandatory
Flight DateMandatory
Departure Time (Zulu)Optional
Arrival Time (Zulu)Optional
Aircraft TypeOptional
RemarksOptional