Flight Simulation developers released a few airports today for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, on top of a rare launch for P3D. We also get to see more of the SR-71 Blackbird.
You can check out all the news below.
Take a look at the SR-71 Blackbird for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Hear from its Real Pilots
Blackbird Simulations released a new video about the upcoming SR-71 Blackbird for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, showing both the exterior and exterior and providing a report about a meeting with a real crew including the late Major Brian Shul and Colonel Walter Watson.
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport v3 Gets First Screenshots
Azrsim showcased a few new screenshots on Discord, showing off the “definitive” v3 version of the developer’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh (OERK), the capital of Saudi Arabia.
According to the developer, this will be a”big overhaul in level of detail and performance”
Greensboro Municipal Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Orbx released Greensboro Municipal Airport (IATA code 7A0 since it doesn’t have an ICAO code.) in Alabama, US, for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
It’s available on Orbx Direct for $6.82 including the following ferks.
- Detailed Airport Modeling: Immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere with highly accurate runway, taxiway, and apron layouts, plus realistic buildings and hangars built using direct access to the airport.
- Enhanced Scenery: Explore the surrounding roads, forests, and local cemeteries, all meticulously added to enhance your virtual flying experience in the region.
- Agricultural Operations: Experience the airport’s role in supporting local farms with added agricultural spraying operations.
- Custom Night Lighting: Enjoy a beautifully lit airport environment during night flights, with custom lighting that adds to the immersive experience.
Riga International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024
Lisium Design released Riga International Airport (EVRA) for Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024, serving the capital of Latvia.
It’s available on Simmarket for $19.75. The developer warns that there may be some discrepancies with the intended experience on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and “full compatibility” is coming in the upcoming weeks. It includes the following features.
- Accurate PBR materials
- Parallax interiors
- Latest airport layout
- Custom ground textures
- Highly detailed models with high – resolution textures
- Accurately modeled interiors
Tribhuvan International Airport Released for P3D
You don’t often see the release of a major airport for Lockheed Martin Prepa3d nowadays, but here we are, with the launch of Tribhuvan International Airport (VNKT) serving Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
It’s available by Thai Creation for P3D v4 and v5 on Simmarket for $14.55. It includes the following features.
- All major airport buildings included with high resolution textures.
- High detail photoscenery with 60 cm/pixel
- Extremely detailed taxiways and runways, Custom made lines, taxiway and taxi lights.
- Custom ground texture from satellite photos will make you feel like being in the real airport
- Surrounding area including the village near by the airport.
- KTM airport scenery is operations only in Daytime for v.1. Free upgrade to v.2 future release.
If you’d like to get into flight simulation but you’re perhaps a bit intimidated by its apparent complexity, you can read our introductory guide, alongside the second episode focusing on installing add-ons, and another showcasing the basic instruments.
You can also read more flight simulation news in the previous roundup article.