Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including a look at upcoming airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane 12.
Before we move on to the news, you can check out stories that received their own individual coverage:
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Raleigh-Durham International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Gets New Screenshots
Pacific Islands Simulation released a new batch of screenshots of its upcoming Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU) in the United States.
This time around, the images focus on terminals 1 and 2.
Southwest Florida International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Screenshots
Verticalsim released new screenshots of its Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW) in the United States for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020.
We also learn that the airport will cost $17.99 when it releases down the line.
Nakashibetsu Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Coming in May
Gate15 Scenery released new images of its upcoming Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport (RJCN) in Hokkaido, Japan.
We get to see more of the models that will decorate the interior of the terminal, and we learn that the plan is to release the airport in May.
Tokyo Haneda International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and X-Plane 12 Gets New Screenshots
Axonos released on its Discord Server a few more screenshots of its upcoming Tokyo Haneda International Airport (RJTT) in Japan. The screenshots are from X-Plane 12, but the airport is also coming for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Basra International Airport v2 Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
Azrsim released v2 of its Basra International Airport (ORMM) in Iraq. It’s available on Simmarket for $30.49.
It includes the following features.
- Hand-Drawn Textures: All ground tiles are painstakingly hand-drawn to deliver a realistic and high-quality visual experience, capturing the essence of Basra Airport’s unique terrain and layout.
- Custom Jetways: Experience highly detailed custom jetways that are not only visually accurate but also fully functional for seamless passenger boarding.
- Animated Features: Watch as animated roll-up doors open and close, while cables and air-conditioning units bring extra life to the airport’s surroundings.
- Dynamic Ground Vehicles: Enjoy the realistic movements of cobuses and ground service vehicles, each with authentic animations and interiors for added realism.
- Basic Interior Details: Key interior spaces have been modeled with attention to detail, enhancing the authenticity of the terminal environment.
- Realistic Lighting and Weather Effects: Built-in support for dynamic lighting and weather changes, ensuring that every time of day offers a unique experience at Basra Airport.
It’s worth mentioning that those who purchased version 1 are eligible for an upgrade price of €12.2. It is quite unique to see a paid update only four months after the original release of an airport, but it is what it is.
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.
