Operation: Deep Freeze

Airport(s)	NZCH,NZFX,NZWD,NZSP,YWKS,FACT,ENOE,AT98
Started	2025-01-24 23:00
Ended	2025-01-25 19:00
Total movements	128

Christchurch International Airport (NZCH)

Phoenix Airfield (NZFX)

Williams Field Skiway (NZWD)

Amundsen–Scott south Pole Station Airport (NZSP)

Wilkins Runway (YWKS)

Cape Town International Airport (FACT)

Troll Airfield (ENOE)

(AT98)

Prepare for a icy aviation challenge as VATNZ and VATSSA invites pilots and controllers to join Operation: Deep Freeze. This unique event will unite countries across the Southern Hemisphere in a bold journey to the icy continent of Antarctica. From the bustling southern hubs of New Zealand and South Africa you’ll embark on thrilling flights to some of the most remote and breathtaking destinations on Earth.

This event is not just a journey, but an adventure that will test your skills and showcase the unparalleled beauty of Antarctic flying. With its unpredictable weather, strong winds, and unique navigation challenges, landing on the icy runways of McMurdo Station (NZIR), Wolf's Fang (AT98), or other Antarctic airfields will certainly be an unforgettable experience.

Our skilled Controllers will be guiding pilots across the vast Southern Ocean, ensuring a seamless and immersive experience from departure to landing.

Bring your cold-weather operational knowledge, brush up on polar procedures, and prepare for limited infrastructure. With ice sheets as far as the eye can see and maybe a penguin or two by the runway(if you're lucky), this'll be a event to remember.