Well, the adaptation of the Petrozavodsk airport (Besovets) for MSFS2024 is ready.

Today we are pleased to announce the completion of the adaptation of Petrozavodsk Airport (Besovets) for the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. As part of this work, important changes were made aimed at improving the visual component and increasing the realism of the gameplay.

Improved lighting

One of the key aspects of our work has been the renovation of airport lighting. We have reviewed all light sources, including navigation lights, runway and terminal lighting. This made it possible to create a more natural atmosphere at night, close to real life. Now pilots will be able to enjoy beautiful night flights over Petrozavodsk, enjoying high-quality lighting.

 Amendments to terraforming

Terraforming is an important element that affects the accuracy of the terrain around the airport. We have done a thorough job of adjusting the elevation data to ensure that it matches the real landscape as closely as possible. These amendments will allow pilots to feel like they are in the real airspace of Karelia, enjoying the scenic views during landing or takeoff.

Updating objects

In addition, we have updated many airport infrastructure facilities. All buildings, hangars and other structures now meet modern standards and look the same as their real prototypes. Thanks to this, Besovets Airport has become an even more recognizable and attractive place for virtual flights.

Configuring LOD to fully display objects

To ensure that all airport objects are displayed correctly, regardless of the distance to them, it is important to keep in mind the setting of the level of detail (LOD). To do this, check the appropriate box in the simulator settings (information about this is contained in the pinned message in the group). This will allow you to enjoy all the details of the airport even at a great distance.

We hope that these improvements will make your flights in the Petrozavodsk area even more exciting and realistic. Good luck to all pilots and have a pleasant flight!

Today, an important event took place for fans of flight simulators — the Kurumoch Airport located in Samara (ICAO code: UWWW) was ported to MSFS2024. This airport has now been completely renovated, adjusted and adapted.

We have done a lot of work to ensure that every element of the airport meets the real conditions. From the terminal buildings to the runways, everything has been reviewed and improved. Thanks to these changes, players will be able to enjoy an accurate reproduction of one of the largest aviation hubs in Russia.

However, to see all the airport facilities from any distance, do not forget to activate the special setting in the developer mode (Dev Mode). To do this, go to the Options menu, select Debug model LODs and check the box next to the Enable force active lod option. This setting will allow you to enjoy all the details of the airport regardless of your location in the game.

Kurumoch International Airport (IATA: KUF, ICAO: UWWW) is the airport of Samara. It is located near the village of Bereza, 35 kilometers north of Samara, 45 kilometers east of Tolyatti; thus, it actually serves two large cities, although de jure it is considered only Samara. The airport's name comes from the village of the same name, located 7 km southwest of it. It has the status of an airport of federal significance.

By the end of 2011, the airport was one of the ten largest airports in Russia in terms of passenger traffic. In 2015, the airport handled 2,208,127 passengers.

The airport is operated by JSC Kurumoch International Airport, part of the Airports of the Regions Holding, a subsidiary of the Renova Group of companies.

Before the bankruptcy of Samara Airlines in 2009, the airport was its base.

A distinctive feature of the airport is its considerable distance from the city - 35 km.

Well, the Nizhny Novgorod scenario for MSFS2024 is ready! 

Strigino Airport (IATA: GOJ, ICAO: UWGG) is a federal international airport serving Nizhny Novgorod and the Nizhny Novgorod Region. It is located in the western part of Avtozavodsky district of Nizhny Novgorod, 18 km southwest of the city center. It is a joint airfield — in addition to civil aviation, the 675th Special Aviation Regiment of the National Guard Troops (IL-76 aircraft) is based here.

The airport is operated by JSC Nizhny Novgorod International Airport, part of the Airports of the Regions Holding, a subsidiary of the Renova Group of companies.

In 2014, the airport's passenger traffic amounted to about 1.13 million passengers.

Today we present Izhevsk (USII) for MSFS2024.

Everything has been adapted to the new simulator, the markings, buildings, and most importantly, the new terminal in all its glory have been adjusted!

Izhevsk Airport (IATA: IJK, ICAO: USII) is the airport of the city of the same name, the capital of Udmurtia. It is located 15 kilometers east of the city center between the villages of Staroe Martyanovo and Novoe Martyanovo in the Zavyalovsky district of the republic. It has the status of an airport of federal significance. It serves only domestic passenger and cargo flights.

The operator and owner of the airfield is the airline Izhavia. In 2014, the airport's passenger traffic amounted to 254,918 people.

The Pirogovo sports airfield is also located near Izhevsk, along with Izhevsk Airport, which is the only operating civilian airport in Udmurtia.

Our hands are not for boredom, and the weekend was not spent in vain! This is a really great time to plunge into the world of virtual aviation. And, as always, the good news is that the Ufa Airport update for MSFS 2024 is now available! 

Imagine how pleasant it is to race in the sky over your native lands, admiring the familiar landscapes and new details added in the update. 

Ufa Airport (Bashkiria Ufa Airports; IATA: UFA, ICAO: UWUU) is an international airport of federal significance located in the picturesque city of Ufa, the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan. For several years, more precisely in the period from 2012 to 2015, he held a leading position in terms of passenger traffic in the Volga Federal District, which was a significant achievement for this region. In addition, it is worth noting that the airport's quality management system has been certified according to the international standard ISO 9001:2008, which indicates the high security and service measures provided at all stages of passenger service.

Ufa International Airport also stands out because it became the first regional airport in Russia, which was able to confirm its compliance with the strict ISAGO (IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations) production standards. This achievement highlights the high standards of safety and reliability applied at the airport, which in turn creates a positive experience for passengers traveling to different parts of the world.

Ufa as a city has its own unique atmosphere, and the convenient location of the airport makes it an important transport artery connecting various regions of Russia and abroad. Passengers can enjoy the comfort and convenience, as well as the variety of destinations offered from Ufa.

Hello everybody! Well, the big weekend is over, and we're back with you! We are pleased to present you the Arkhangelsk Airport update, created specifically for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This update includes new textures, models, and detailing to make your flight experience even more realistic and immersive. Get ready for new adventures in the sky over Arkhangelsk!

The original name of Talagi was borne by two farms and a small village located in the Solombalsky volost of the Arkhangelsk district of the Arkhangelsk province.

Talagi airfield was built in the summer of 1942 under the leadership of GKO representative Ivan Dmitrievich Papanin as a military airfield with a runway made of wooden grilles filled with gravel.

It has been used as a civilian airport since 1963. The first types of aircraft to operate flights from the airport were Li-2, Il-14, An-24, Il-18 and Yak-40.

The 878th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the Kalinkovichi Order of Suvorov was stationed at the airfield from July 27, 1953 to July 01, 1960 on MiG-15 and MiG-17 aircraft before its disbandment.
518th Berlin Fighter Aviation Order of Suvorov Regiment (military unit 42192), which was part of the 10th Separate Air Defense Army (Arkhangelsk Air Defense Army). In October 1966, the 518th IAP was the first in the air defense forces to receive the Tu-128, in the 1980s the regiment was re-equipped with MiG-31 aircraft. In 1998, 518 iap was disbanded.

On June 22, 1999, a MiG-31 aircraft was permanently parked in Talazhsky Aviation city in memory of the regiment.

Since 1998, the 89th separate aviation unit of the 21st Air Defense Corps has been based at the airfield. From 2014 to the present, it has been transferred to the separate mixed aviation transport regiment of the Western Military District. It consists of 2 Mi-8MTV-5 and 2 An-26.

Since November 2009, the airport has been authorized to receive and ship Airbus A319 and Airbus A320 aircraft.

The reconstruction started in 2011. Reconstruction of the airport complex began with the participation of Lenaeroproekt. The work is being carried out in stages. The first stage involves the construction of an insert between the two terminals. On the ground floor of the new building, a modern arrival hall with a conveyor will be located on one side, and an international departure hall on the other.

The X-Flight team completed the development of the script for Ufa Airport, and this was a significant achievement, given that the work was carried out almost from scratch. The project required considerable effort and time, but the result met all expectations!

Developing an airport scenario is a complex process that requires taking into account many factors, such as the geography of the area, infrastructure features, climatic conditions and much more. The X-Flight team approached the task with full responsibility, carefully analyzing every aspect of the project.

Work on the scenario began with a detailed study of existing data on Ufa Airport. Maps, diagrams and other materials necessary to create a realistic model were collected and processed, even twice I had to fly and photograph everything that could catch my eye. 

Special attention was paid to the accuracy of reproduction of all objects on the territory of the airport. This made it possible to create a model as close to reality as possible, which will be useful both for pilot training and for conducting various simulations and tests.

The development process was not easy, but thanks to the professionalism and experience of the X-Flight team, excellent results were achieved. The new Ufa Airport scenario is already available to users and has received positive feedback from the virtual pilot community.

This project was another confirmation of the high level of skill of the X-Flight team and their ability to cope with even the most difficult tasks.

Ufa Airport is one of the largest international airports in Russia and the main air port of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The history of this airport dates back to the pre-war period:

Early years

In the 1930s, the construction of an airfield began in the Chernikovka area (now part of the city of Ufa). At that time, it was used mainly for the needs of civil aviation, and also served as a military base. The first regular flights began in 1938, when routes to Moscow and other major cities of the USSR were opened.

Development after the war

After the end of the Great Patriotic War, the airport began to develop actively. In the 1950s, a new runway was built, which made it possible to receive larger aircraft. During this period, the airport became an important transport hub for residents of Bashkiria and neighboring regions.

The modern stage

In the 1970s, a large-scale reconstruction of the airport began, which included the construction of a new passenger terminal and infrastructure modernization. As a result of these works, the airport was able to serve a larger number of passengers and flights.

In the 1990s, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the airport received international status and began to operate international flights. In the following decades, the development of the airport continued, including the expansion of terminals, improved service and an increase in the number of destinations.

Today Ufa Airport is a modern international airport capable of serving millions of passengers annually. It plays an important role in the development of the economy of the region and the country as a whole.

While we continue to work on Ufa airport, we were unexpectedly offered to take over the Izhevsk air harbor. 

We would like to say that it was easy, but in fact, the work on the whole scene was delayed, and as a result, a completely new script turned out. 

Work on the MSFS scene continues while an update for XPL is available.

However, developments are currently very active in this area, and the update to 2024 has added work on adapting old scenes. Izhevsk Airport (IATA: IJK, ICAO: USII) is an airport located 15 kilometers east of the center of the city of the same name, the capital of Udmurtia. It has the status of a federal airport and serves only domestic passenger and cargo flights.  The operator and owner of the airfield is the airline Izhavia. In 2014, the airport's passenger traffic amounted to 254,918 people.  There is a Pirogovo sports airfield near Izhevsk, which, together with the airport, is the only operating civilian airport in Udmurtia.