Virgin Atlantic Flight Alerts
Track VS flights from Heathrow and Manchester. Get a text when they land.
Get a text when their VS flight landsHub
London Heathrow T3
Daily Flights
40+
Code
VS
Alliance
SkyTeam
About
Virgin Atlantic flight tracking
Virgin Atlantic flies from Heathrow T3 and Manchester, focusing on leisure and transatlantic routes. They operate fewer daily flights than BA but serve key destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, and Delhi.
VS transatlantic flights follow similar patterns to BA: evening departures from the UK, landing same evening US time. The difference is Terminal 3 at Heathrow, which is smaller than T5 but can still mean 20+ minutes from landing to arrivals.
Manchester departures are popular for Orlando and Caribbean routes. For families tracking holiday flights, a landing alert confirms they've arrived at the resort destination.
Virgin joined SkyTeam in 2023, meaning Delta codeshares now use VS numbers on some routes.
Routes
Popular Virgin Atlantic routes
How it works
Track Virgin Atlantic flights.
Enter the VS flight number
Type the flight number (e.g., VS123). We verify it against live data.
Add your phone number
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive updates.
Get a text when they land
We track the Virgin Atlantic flight and send you an SMS when it lands.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How do I track a Virgin Atlantic flight?
Enter the VS flight number into SkyText with your phone number. You'll get a text when they land.
Does Virgin Atlantic fly from Manchester?
Yes. Virgin operates transatlantic flights from Manchester to the US and Caribbean. SkyText tracks all VS flights.
What about Delta codeshares?
If the flight shows as a VS number, use that. If Delta is operating it, use the DL number.
Know when their Virgin Atlantic flight lands
Perfect for picking someone up. Get a text when the VS flight touches down.
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