Fire to the Rivers: Baku -> Baghdad

Name: Fire to the Rivers: Baku -> Baghdad
Start: 2026-12-12T15:00:00Z
End: 2026-12-12T19:00:00Z

Depart from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (UBBB) and cross the Caucasus to arrive at Baghdad International Airport (ORBI). From the Land of Fire to the land between the rivers, pilots can expect an engaging flight from the Caucasus into Mesopotamia.

Type: Event
Starts: 12 Dec 2026 15:00:00Z
Ends: 12 Dec 2026 19:00:00Z
Airports: ORBI, UBBB
Organisers: EMEA / MENA, EMEA / RUS
VATSIM page: Open event page

Description

**✈️ The Caucasus ACC and Kuwait & Iraq vACC proudly present Fire to the Rivers: Baku -> Baghdad 🔥** Connecting Baku, the Land of Fire, with Baghdad, the heart of Mesopotamia and the land between the rivers, Fire to the Rivers brings pilots together for a journey from the shores of the Caspian to the banks of the Tigris. Experience coordinated operations across the Baku and Baghdad FIRs, with professional ATC coverage along the route. From the Caucasus to Mesopotamia, pilots can expect an engaging flight linking two historic cities. 🛫 Depart from **Heydar Aliyev International Airport (UBBB)** between 1500z–1700z, and 🛬 arrive at **Baghdad International Airport (ORBI)** from 1700z–1900z on 📅 Saturday, 12th December 2026. 📋 **Pilot Briefing:** Heydar Aliyev International Airport (UBBB) [Pilot Briefing](https://vatrus.info/airport/UBBB?lang=eng) Baghdad International Airport (ORBI) [Pilot Briefing](https://vats.im/ORBIbrief) *Join us for Fire to the Rivers, where the Land of Fire meets the land between the rivers.* 🌊