Learn when MSFS 2020 GSX airport and aircraft profiles work in MSFS 2024, why they fail, and how to transfer and test them safely.
Some MSFS 2020 GSX profiles work in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, but they are not universally compatible. An airport profile usually transfers only when the same scenery and parking layout are used; an aircraft profile needs the same model and door geometry. Put it where GSX 2024 reads profiles, then test it.
A GSX profile contains configuration data; it does not install GSX Pro or make an incompatible aircraft or airport work. GSX must first be installed and configured for the correct simulator target, as covered in our explanation of separate GSX installations for MSFS 2020 and 2024.
GSX Pro and its custom profiles are PC-only because they depend on external software and local files. They cannot be installed on the Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5 versions of MSFS 2024.
Which MSFS 2020 GSX profiles are compatible?
Compatibility depends on what the profile controls and whether the underlying airport or aircraft package remains unchanged.
| Profile type | Likely to work in MSFS 2024 | Likely to fail or need editing |
|---|---|---|
| Airport profile | The same scenery package is active and its stands, parking coordinates, jetways and apron layout are unchanged. | A default or native MSFS 2024 airport replaces the 2020 scenery, the scenery has been rebuilt, or the profile references an old airport data path. |
| Aircraft profile | The same aircraft package, model variant, door positions and ground-service points are used. | The MSFS 2024 aircraft is a separate build, has a different internal identity, or uses revised doors, cargo holds or geometry. |
An airport's ICAO code alone does not establish compatibility. A profile made for one third-party version may place vehicles incorrectly at the default airport or another developer's version. The checks in our KDFW airport-profile example apply to any airport: the active scenery and its parking data must match.
Aircraft liveries normally do not matter when they use the same base model. A different aircraft variant or native MSFS 2024 conversion can matter because GSX uses precise coordinates for passenger doors, cargo doors, catering vehicles, stairs and service points.
How do I transfer a GSX profile to MSFS 2024?
The safest method is to install only the profile files, confirm that the intended scenery or aircraft is active, and test every customised position before relying on it.
- Configure GSX for MSFS 2024. Confirm that GSX opens in the simulator before adding a custom profile. If the GSX menu itself is missing, that is an installation problem rather than a profile problem.
- Identify the profile type. Check whether it is for an airport, an aircraft or both. Read any supplied notes for the required scenery package, aircraft variant and build.
- Remove conflicting scenery. Keep only the intended third-party airport version active. Duplicate airport packages can make GSX read different parking data from the data used to create the profile.
- Install the files in the correct location. Do not assume every GSX profile belongs in the
Communityfolder. Follow our GSX profile folder and installation instructions for the appropriate airport or aircraft profile location. - Test at a known position. Load the aircraft at a gate covered by the profile, open GSX and check the stand name, passenger doors, service vehicles, jetway and pushback route.
- Edit or replace mismatched data. If several positions are displaced or the aircraft doors are wrong, use a profile made specifically for the MSFS 2024 package rather than repeatedly correcting an unrelated one.
Why does the profile load but work incorrectly?
A GSX profile can be detected successfully while still containing coordinates or references that no longer match the active add-on.
- The profile is ignored: it may be in the wrong profile folder, associated with the wrong scenery package, or tied to an airport data path from the MSFS 2020 installation.
- Vehicles appear away from the stand: the airport's parking coordinates, heading or stand centre have changed.
- Stairs and catering trucks hit the fuselage: the aircraft profile was created for another model or variant, or the door geometry changed in the MSFS 2024 build.
- Pushback follows the wrong route: the apron or taxi network differs from the scenery used to create the original profile.
- The wrong gates are customised: another version of the same airport may be active, or the scenery priority has selected different airport data.
Can I edit an MSFS 2020 profile for MSFS 2024?
Yes, GSX's airport and aircraft customisation tools can correct a profile when the differences are limited. Back up the original, resave the airport profile against the active scenery, then adjust parking positions, pushback routes or aircraft service points as required.
Minor offsets are reasonable to fix. If an airport has been rebuilt or an aircraft has a new model and package identity, starting with a dedicated MSFS 2024 profile is usually quicker and produces fewer hidden errors.
Should I reuse the 2020 profile or find a 2024 version?
Reuse the MSFS 2020 profile when you are running the same add-on with unchanged geometry; choose an MSFS 2024-specific profile when using a native 2024 aircraft, rebuilt airport or different scenery package. The label on the profile is less important than whether its underlying aircraft and airport data match.