iniBuilds has released its anticipated Manchester Airport scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. In collaboration with Manchester Airport Group (MAG) and Airliners Live, the developer has been able to deliver a high level of realism.
About Manchester Airport
As the third-busiest UK aviation hub, Manchester Airport (EGCC) handles tens of millions of passengers annually. Serving as the gateway to the North, Manchester handles a plethora of flights, from busy domestic and European services to long-haul international routes. To accommodate the growing demand, the airport has several development plans in place.
The demolition of several older buildings to the east of Terminal 2 made way for a new apron and taxiway. This facilitates an eastward extension of the terminal, which provides new piers, a larger security hall, and more outlets. Ten years after the expansion announcement, the project is largely finished, with only minor sections of the departure lounge pending completion. Future developments centre around improving and expanding Terminal 3, following the majority closure of Terminal 1, as well as the introduction of the UK’s first “Airport City”, involving EGCC.
iniBuilds’ Manchester Airport Rendition
iniBuilds has made a clear effort to recreate this international airport to a high level of detail by collaborating with MAG and the airport streamers, Airliners Live. The team was granted extensive on-site access, reference material, and operational insight, allowing them to collate all the necessary details, including exclusive access to the newly opened Terminal 2. Airliners Live provided useful insights into airside details, such as spotting setups and vantage points. These community efforts allowed iniBuilds to capture a “truly authentic feel.”
The virtual rendition of this airport has been modelled with bespoke texture sets for all key surfaces. Custom ground decals adorn the airport landside, along with over 180 handcrafted models featuring custom buildings, vehicles and objects. This is evident in the highly detailed terminals, jetways, Airport City buildings, and iconic Runway Visitor Park (RVP). Users can also expect fully custom night lighting, illuminating the detailed interior and exterior, all of which is LOD-optimised.
For a complete feature list, visit the scenery announcement page. iniBuilds’ Manchester Airport is now available exclusively for MSFS 2024 on the iniBuilds website and the iniManager app for a price of £21.59. If you’re interested in reading more about the developer’s work, take a look at our recent articles here.
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