New Versions of Scenes for Nizhny Novgorod and Domodedovo for X-Plane 12: Details and Developer Request for Feedback

Today, the updated versions of the airport scenes for two major Russian airports—Nizhny Novgorod and Domodedovo—have been uploaded to the developers' website. These scenes are now adapted to work with the X-Plane 12 simulator, making them more realistic and compatible with the latest technical improvements in the platform.

What's Changed?

The main updates include:

1. Adaptation to X-Plane 12: The scenes have been redesigned to take advantage of the new technologies and enhancements in the simulator’s engine. This includes improved texture quality, updated lighting models, enhanced 3D object details, and other visual improvements that contribute to a more immersive and realistic environment.

2. Performance Optimization: Changes have been made to improve the performance of the scenes for users with different PC configurations, helping to eliminate lag and provide a smoother flying experience.

3. Bug Fixes: Several bugs and issues identified in previous versions have been addressed, ensuring greater stability and reliability of the scenes.

​​​​​​​Peter the Great Voronezh Airport (UUOO) has been added to MSFS2024 today. This event is symbolic, because this is our first port with full LOD support in MSFS2024. We have developed our own algorithm, and now objects do not disappear even without enabling Debug LODs.

We will continue to improve LOD support for other ports in MSFS2024. In the meantime, UUOO Airport is available for free download in the VKontakte store and on our website.

We wish you all a pleasant flight!

Astrakhan Airport (URWA) has been upgraded to MSFS2024 today. As usual, the windows, lighting, and decoration have been updated in accordance with the latest SDK requirements.

Astrakhan International Airport named after B. M. Kustodiev (until the early 2000s, it was named Narimanovo) is a federal airport located on the southern outskirts of Astrakhan, 8 km south of the city center. The official name of the airport is Astrakhan.

Four airlines operate regular daily flights to Moscow: Russia, Aeroflot, S7 Airlines and Pobeda. There are also international flights to Antalya (Turkey), Aktau (Kazakhstan), Osh (Kyrgyzstan), Baku (Azerbaijan). (as of December 2021). The number of flights from the airport decreased by more than 10 times after the collapse of the USSR.

The class B airfield is capable of receiving AN-12, AN-24, AN-28, AN-72, AN-74, AN-124, AN-148, AN-225, and Boeing aircraft 737-300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800 and modifications, B-747 and modifications, B-757, B-767 and modifications, A-310, A-319-100, A-320 and modifications, A-321 and modifications, DC-8, MD−11, ATR-42 and modifications, CRJ-100/200, SAAB-2000 and modifications, SAAB−340 and modifications, EMB-120 and modifications, Sukhoi Superjet 100, IL-18, IL-114, IL-76, IL-96-400, Tu-134, Tu-154, Tu-204, Yak-40, Yak-42 and other Class III and IV aircraft, as well as helicopters of all types.

Maximum take-off weight of the aircraft: 191 tons. The Runway Classification Number (PCN) is 63/F/C/X/T. The airfield's equipment allows aircraft to land according to the ICAO Category I meteorological minimum (runway visibility is 800 m, the height of the lower cloud boundary is 60 m).

Privolzhsky Military Airfield is located 16 km northwest of Astrakhan airfield. From 1963 to 1979, it was the main airport of Astrakhan. To the south-east of the city of Astrakhan there are two sports airfields, Osypny Hill and Three Channels.

We are pleased to announce that the updated Platov Airport Scenario (URRP) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now available! This high-quality and detailed addition will especially delight Russian virtual pilots and anyone who flies in southern Russia.

The scenario includes:

Full adaptation to the MSFS 2024 engine;

Detailed terminals, platforms and infrastructure;

Improved lighting and night effects;

A photorealistic backdrop and an up-to-date representation of the landscape.

Platov Airport is located in the Rostov region and is an important aviation hub in the region, which makes it an excellent point for domestic and international flights in the simulator.

We would like to introduce you to our new scenario - Santa Claus Airport, Veliky Ustyug!

Veliky Ustyug is an airport of regional importance located in the city of Veliky Ustyug, Vologda region.

The airport belongs to Vologda Aviation, which also operates passenger flights there on Yak-40 aircraft from the regional center twice a week.

Since 2011, repairs have been carried out to enlarge the runway and reconstruct the airport complex. In 2016, the airport was included in the federal program, according to which about 1.3 billion rubles will be allocated for reconstruction. Until 2019, Severstal Airlines operated passenger services on the routes Moscow—Cherepovets—Veliky Ustyug and St. Petersburg-Cherepovets—Veliky Ustyug.

In August 2019, the Governor of the Vologda Region announced that the reconstruction of the airport would be completed by August 20, 2020. The runway length will be increased to 1800 m, which will allow receiving L-410, Saab 2000 and Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft with tourists arriving in the "homeland" of Santa Claus. It was planned to organize direct flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other major cities. Later, the completion date was postponed to the end of November.

The airport was opened after reconstruction on December 25, 2022. However, after that, regular flights continue to be operated only to the cities of the Vologda region.

After a long lull in the MSFS2024 category, we offer you Pobedilovo Airport, Kirov.

The airfield in Pobedilovo was established in 1941 and was used as a military reserve. In 1964, this site was deemed suitable for the construction of a new civilian airport.

In 1969, the existing Pobedilovo airport was built, and the old airfield on Fileika was abandoned. The last aircraft to land on it in 1981 was the An-8 transport aircraft, which became a monument to Fillet and was later converted into the Eaglet children's cinema. Today, part of the former airfield is built up with cottages, part is overgrown with bushes.

The airport got its name from the village, near the territory of which it is located. However, initially this name was not fixed and was mentioned only by the people, the official name was "Kirov Airport". It was only in 2012 that the airport received its current name.

As eyewitnesses recall, the airport was always clean and well maintained, tickets were cheap, and delays almost never occurred. Flights were not only to neighboring regions, but also to regional centers of the region.

Kirov Airport has been updated for X-Plane 12 and a version for MFSF2020 will be released very soon!

Did you miss it? And so are we! Including the creation of new airports... But unfortunately, the work took up all my free time! We're getting better! Welcome to our new airport - Kirov - Pobedilovo! He has two more updates ahead of him within a week, but the working version is already available on the website! 

Pobedilovo Airport (IATA: KVX, ICAO: USKK) — an airport with the status of federal significance, located 22 kilometers southwest of the center Kirov. It serves regional flights across Russia.

The airfield's operator is Pobedilovo Airport JSC.

The airfield in Pobedilovo was established in 1941 and was used as a military reserve. In 1964, this site was deemed suitable for the construction of a new civilian airport.

In 1969, the existing Pobedilovo airport was built, and the old airfield on Fileika was abandoned. The last aircraft to land on it in 1981 was the An-8 transport aircraft, which became a monument to Fillet and was later converted into the Eaglet children's cinema. Today, part of the former airfield is built up with cottages, part is overgrown with bushes.

The airport got its name from the village, near the territory of which it is located. However, initially this name was not fixed and was mentioned only by the people, the official name was "Kirov Airport". It was only in 2012 that the airport received its current name.

As eyewitnesses recall, the airport was always clean and well maintained, tickets were cheap, and delays almost never occurred. Flights were not only to neighboring regions, but also to regional centers of the region.