Learn the FSX fuel truck and baggage cart keys, plus fixes for missing vehicles, door timing, airport settings and add-on aircraft.
In FSX and FSX: Steam Edition, stop at an airport parking stand, set the parking brake and shut down the engines. Press Shift+F to request a fuel truck. For baggage service, press Shift+E, release it, then quickly press 2; this opens the cargo door and triggers baggage vehicles where the aircraft and airport support them.
What are the FSX fuel truck and baggage commands?
FSX uses one direct dispatch key for fuel, but baggage service is triggered indirectly by opening the aircraft's second exit.
| Service | Default command | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel truck | Shift+F | Requests a fuel vehicle from the airport. |
| Baggage carts | Shift+E, release, then 2 | Opens exit 2, normally the cargo door on a default airliner, which can trigger a baggage tug and belt loader. |
Our complete FSX keyboard and ground-service command reference also covers jetways, pushback and related aircraft controls.
- Choose a serviced stand: Park fully at a gate or ramp position, preferably at a larger airport with visible ground traffic.
- Secure the aircraft: Stop moving, apply the parking brake and shut down the engines.
- Request fuel: Press
Shift+Fonce and allow time for the truck to travel across the airport. - Open the cargo exit: Press and release
Shift+E, then immediately press2. Do not treat it as one three-key chord. - Remain parked: Moving the aircraft or closing the cargo door can interrupt the service sequence.
You do not need FSX Acceleration merely to use these basic commands.
Why will the fuel truck or baggage carts not appear?
A missing truck is usually caused by the airport, the aircraft's exit configuration or a changed key assignment rather than a fault with FSX itself.
- Airport vehicle density is disabled: In FSX's traffic settings, set
Airport vehicle densityaboveNone. A higher setting makes service vehicles easier to find but may cost some performance. - The airport has no vehicle network: Small airfields and some add-on scenery lack the parking points or vehicle paths needed to dispatch ground services. Try a gate at a large default airport.
- The door sequence was mistimed: Release
Shift+Ebefore pressing2. If the keypad number does not respond, use the main keyboard number. - The aircraft has no second exit: Some aircraft do not define exit 2, while others assign it to a passenger door rather than a cargo door.
- The controls were changed: Check the command assignments and remove any duplicate binding. Our guide to checking and reassigning FSX keyboard controls explains where to find them in both editions.
- The add-on uses custom services: Complex aircraft or scenery packages may replace the default command with an aircraft menu, panel control or scenery-specific ground-service system.
Baggage service is not guaranteed at every parking position. FSX may also send a tug with carts, a belt loader or both, depending on the available airport vehicles and the aircraft's door arrangement.
Can I refuel in FSX without waiting for the truck?
Yes—use the simulator's Aircraft > Fuel and Payload menu to set the tank quantities directly.
If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to reveal it. This method bypasses the visible fuel truck and is better when you need a precise dispatch load; our method for calculating FSX flight fuel covers trip fuel, reserve and usable capacity.
Do add-on aircraft use the same baggage command?
Not always—the 2 after Shift+E selects an aircraft exit index, not a universal baggage-truck command.
If it opens the wrong door or nothing moves, use the aircraft's documented door or ground-service controls. Testing the command with a default airliner at a major default airport quickly shows whether the problem belongs to the aircraft, the scenery or the simulator's control assignment.