GTA 6 Vice City Blimp: How to Track N3A Live on FlightAware

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Goodyear blimp N3A with GTA 6 Vice City branding flying south from Ohio to Florida, tracked live on FlightAware

How to Track the GTA 6 Vice City Zeppelin Live: Ohio to Florida Flight Guide

A real Goodyear airship wearing Grand Theft Auto VI Vice City branding is drifting south across the eastern United States, and anyone with an internet connection can follow it. Fan photos show Wingfoot Three (tail number N3A) carrying the "Vice City" name and a VI logo. Flight data shows it left Ohio on October 12, 2026. Here is how to track the GTA 6 Vice City Zeppelin, where it is likely headed, and what is still unconfirmed.

Quick Answer: To track the GTA 6 Vice City Zeppelin, search the tail number N3A on FlightAware. Fan reports say it is heading to Pompano Beach, Florida. Neither Rockstar Games nor Goodyear has officially confirmed the branding or the route.

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What Happened: The Vice City Zeppelin Takes Off

On the morning of October 12, 2026, members of the Goodyear Blimp Fan Club on Facebook began posting photos of Goodyear's Wingfoot Three. The airship sat at its Ohio base wrapped in a gray-and-black design with the words "Vice City" along its side. Later photos showed a VI logo on the underside.

Flight data showed the airship lifting off from Wingfoot Lake near Akron, Ohio, at 8:37 AM EDT. It then started tracking southeast. Since then, gaming sites and at least one South Florida local outlet have picked up the story.

If you've been following GTA 6 marketing ahead of the November 19, 2026 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, this is one of the more unusual stunts so far. Most of the campaign has been digital. This one you could look up from your yard.

How to Track the Zeppelin Live With FlightAware

The airship is a registered aircraft, so it shows up on public flight-tracking tools. Here is the simplest way to follow it:

  1. Open FlightAware on your phone or desktop.
  2. Search the tail number N3A in the flight search bar.
  3. Open the live flight page to see the map, speed, altitude and estimated arrival time.
  4. Check back during the day, since the airship stops overnight and flies in legs.

FlightAware lists the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as the owner of N3A. If the search shows no active flight, the airship is probably on the ground between legs or waiting out weather. Airships fly slowly and do not fly in poor conditions, so gaps in tracking are normal.

The Route: Ohio to North Carolina to Florida

The first tracked leg ran from Ohio to Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Here is how that leg looked on FlightAware, according to GTA BOOM's reporting:

DetailReported Information
AircraftWingfoot Three (N3A), a Goodyear Zeppelin NT
DepartureWingfoot Lake, Ohio, 8:37 AM EDT, October 12
First stopSmith Reynolds Airport, Winston-Salem, NC
DistanceAbout 343 miles
Flight timeRoughly 4 hours 20 minutes
SpeedAbout 66 mph mid-flight (top speed around 70 mph)

After North Carolina, fan posts say the airship is repositioning to Pompano Beach Airpark in Florida. A local Pompano Beach report said that tracking data had the airship near the Georgia-Florida border around noon on Tuesday, October 13. It said the airship was expected to arrive in the coming days.

Pompano Beach makes sense as a destination. Goodyear has run an airship base there since 1979, and it is the company's only permanent airship base in Florida. The company's ships also make temporary stops near Orlando and Daytona for events.

One caution: the stops after Winston-Salem are not public, and no official schedule has been released. Treat any specific arrival date you see online as an estimate.

Why This Isn't Technically a Blimp

Here is a fun detail for your next group chat. Most people call it the Goodyear blimp, but Wingfoot Three is a semi-rigid Zeppelin NT. A true blimp holds its shape through gas pressure alone. A semi-rigid airship has a lightweight internal frame.

Goodyear still uses the word "blimp" for these ships. Only six Zeppelins of this type fly in the world: three operated by Goodyear in the United States and three in Germany. In other words, the aircraft carrying Vice City across the country is rarer than most of the games it could advertise.

There is also a nice link to the games. The Atomic Blimp in GTA V is modeled on a classic Goodyear airship. A blimp also appeared in the first GTA 6 trailer, so many fans expect one in the final game.

How It Fits Into the GTA 6 Marketing Push

The airship arrives as Rockstar's real-world promotion for GTA 6 picks up. Other recent pieces of the campaign in Florida include:

  • A "Welcome to Vice City" sign on the roof of the Kaseya Center in Miami.
  • Vice City promotional displays in the City of Miami and Miami Beach, reported to take effect October 15.
  • A proposal to dress parts of Miami-Dade's airport and port as Vice City. County commissioners have pushed back, with a vote reported for October 20.

It is tempting to say Rockstar planned the whole thing, but that is not established. The airship belongs to Goodyear, and the livery may be a paid advertising deal. Rockstar has not commented. Whatever the arrangement, a slow airship in Vice City colors drawing attention in Florida fits the pattern of the last few weeks.

What Is Confirmed and What Isn't

Because this story moved fast, it helps to separate what is solid from what is still reported.

  • Supported by flight data: N3A departed Ohio on October 12 and headed toward North Carolina.
  • Based on fan photos: The GTA 6 and Vice City livery. These come from enthusiasts, and multiple outlets have shared the same images.
  • Reported but unconfirmed: The Pompano Beach destination and the idea that this is an official Rockstar campaign.
  • Not announced: Any official statement from Rockstar Games or Goodyear, any full route, or any public appearance schedule.

Tips for Spotting It in Person

  • Use the live FlightAware map to see which direction it is heading before you go outside.
  • Airships fly low and slow compared with planes, so you can often spot them early.
  • Watch the Florida stretch of the route if you live near Pompano Beach. Locals may get the best views when it arrives.
  • Check local weather before you head out, since airships can sit on the ground when conditions are poor.
  • Keep safe distance from airport fences and restricted areas.

FAQ

How do I track the GTA 6 Vice City Zeppelin?

Search the tail number N3A on FlightAware. The live flight page shows its location, speed and estimated arrival while it is flying.

Is the Goodyear blimp really promoting GTA 6?

Photos from airship enthusiasts show Vice City and VI branding on Wingfoot Three. As of this writing, neither Rockstar Games nor Goodyear has made an official statement.

Where is the Vice City Zeppelin going?

Fan posts and a local Pompano Beach report point to Pompano Beach Airpark in Florida. The first tracked leg went from Ohio to Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Is it a blimp or a Zeppelin?

It is a Zeppelin NT, which has a semi-rigid internal frame. Goodyear still calls these airships blimps.

How fast does the airship fly?

It was clocked at roughly 66 mph during the first leg. Its top speed is about 70 mph, so crossing the country takes several days.

When is GTA 6 coming out?

GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Will the airship appear in Miami?

That has not been confirmed. Pompano Beach is north of Miami, and the airship is expected to be based there, but no public appearance schedule has been released.

Final Thoughts

A Zeppelin with Vice City colors crawling through the sky at bicycle speed is an odd and memorable way to market a game. The best part is that you can follow it yourself in a few seconds. Search N3A on FlightAware, watch the map, and look up if it passes near you.

Details like the final route, the arrival date and any official comment from Rockstar or Goodyear are still open. I'd bookmark the live flight page and check back as the airship works its way toward Florida, since the story could change at any time.

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