FSX AFCAD Files

AFCAD files are simply the compiled “.bgl” files that many versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator use to store the configuration of airports and airport data within the simulation program.  They are used all the way from FS2002 up to the latest version, FSX – which is covered in this category.  They have been expanded upon over the years and have always been open-to-edit so that developers and enthusiasts can modify the default airports themselves.

JFK airport updated and fixed with one of the AFCAD files for FSX.  Image shows the terminal building.

JFK airport updated and fixed with one of the AFCAD files for FSX. Image shows the terminal building.

The files in this category are for the many thousands of airports and airfields found within FSX.  The files mainly consist of modified, updated or corrected “.bgl” files which bring the airport data up to date – changes or updates could include;

  • Length or runways
  • Updated terminal buildings
  • New runways
  • New/updated gates and ramps
  • Updated or new ILS and radio communication information
  • New AI traffic information based on real-world traffic
  • Updated visual elements such as ground terrain, textures, taxiways and buildings around the airport/airfield

The format of these .bgl files is compiled XML, which is usually compiled by programs such as BglComp and Shp2Vec – both come as part of the FSX SDK.  Once the XML files have been compiled, they can be read and loaded by FSX.  You can create your own pre-compiled XML files with a text-based editor such as Windows Notepad for example.  However, there are a few easy to use applications that provide a GUI, making editing your favourite airport even easier.  If you are interested in editing airports yourself, the most comprehensive program available at the moment is Airport Design Editor by ScruffyDuck – it’s free to download and use.

Did you know, the acronym “AFCAD” (which stands for Airport and Facilities Data Computer Aided Design) is used loosely because the name “AFCAD” came from and old program developed by Lee Swordy for FS2002 and FS2004 and due to its popularity it has somehow become the accepted name for these .bgl files.  Even new editors have promoted “AFCAD Editor” in their name.

Enjoy browsing the files in this section, it’s one of our most popular and for good reason – having the most up to date and accurate airport information in FSX is most important when realism is the goal.

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AFCAD London Heathrow (EGLL)

Three variants exist for London Heathrow operations, covering versions 1, 2, and 2a. Version 2a presents a complete compilation, including all fixes from earlier releases plus added taxiway signage and a corrected ATC recognition of ILS/RNAV approaches. The set references EGLL TOWER BEACON.BGL, EGLL_OPTIONX_KA.BGL, and EGLL_OPTIONX_KA_OBJ.BGL (X=1 or 2).

Country
United Kingdom
File Size
4.94 MB
Total Downloads
34.8K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
21
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Mega AFCAD Pack for USA (Over 550 Airports & Airfields)

Smith Graphics delivers a United States–focused compilation of FSX airport layout data, encompassing more than 550 updated airports and airfields. The data refine parking bays, gates, and runway details, including lengths and COM frequencies, and rely on the default libraries included with the base simulator, as exemplified by KSEA.

Country
United States of America
File Size
7.36 MB
Total Downloads
22.5K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
20
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OEJN - King Abdulaziz International

Alpha India Group's ninth airport round updates Jeddah's international hub, adding five Emirates A380 gates and repositioning runways 16C/34C by 115 meters and 16L/34R by 2450 meters to align with real positions.

Country
Saudi Arabia
File Size
664.35 KB
Total Downloads
8.1K
Screenshots
1
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Singapore Changi International

A layout modification for WSSS, Singapore Changi, by Eric Hansen, expands gate capacity with numerous gates and jetways at terminals 1 and 2, adds airport vehicle routes, and installs a new perimeter fence, and removes fuel pumps.

Country
Singapore
File Size
5.32 MB
Total Downloads
8.8K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
23
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Incheon International Airport

RKSI, South Korea, undergoes a comprehensive makeover using ADE, adding a satellite terminal and a new runway 16/34 with ILS, plus updated taxiways and signs. Three BGL files: RKSI_ADE_RS.BGL, RKSI_ADE_CVX.BGL and RKSI_ADE_OBJ.BGL anchor the modification, credited to Ray Smith.

Country
Korea, Republic of
File Size
949.77 KB
Total Downloads
5.4K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
5
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FAJS

Ray Smith develops a revised Johannesburg International layout, adding parking slots including wide-body stands for large jets such as Airbus A380 and a vantage point atop the tower to survey apron and runway activity. Three essential files exist: FAJS_ADE_RS.BGL and FAJS_ADE_CVX.bgl defining parking schemes and taxi flows with corrected terrain, and FAJS_ADE_OBJ.BGL containing supplementary objects.

Country
South Africa
File Size
747.69 KB
Total Downloads
3.7K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
5
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RPLL

Round 4 updates for Ninoy Aquino International Airport implement real-world taxiway alignment, apron re-draws, and a crosswind runway 13/31 to reflect domestic operations and the terminal 3 expansion. Two BGL files, including AIG_RPLL_ADE_MB_Default.BGL and AIG_RPLL_ADE_MB_Default_CVX.BGL, ship with landclass data in the CVX variant.

Country
Philippines
File Size
272.14 KB
Total Downloads
3.3K
Screenshots
1
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EPWA

Warsaw Chopin Airport, largest international airport in Poland, hosts four BGL files, including EPWA_ADEX_TD.BGL and EPWA_ADEX_TD_CW.BGL for runway operations, plus EPWA_ADEX_TD_CVX.BGL and EPWA_ADEX_TD_OBJ.BGL for terrain and objects. The crosswind setup activates both runways with landings on 33/15 and takeoffs on 29/11, matching real-world ops of 33 and 29 under winds from the north or north-northwest.

Country
Poland
File Size
4.22 MB
Total Downloads
3.2K
Screenshots
2
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FACT

Two ADE BGL variants shape the airport, including FACT_ADE_RS.BGL for standard operations and FACT_ADE_CW_RS.BGL that enables crosswind use of Runway 16/34. FACT_ADE_CVX.BGL removes autogen in the Heli, Excujet, and Thunder City ramp areas, FACT_ADE_OBJ.BGL adds placement data for custom objects around the airport, and two jetway image files, jfk_jetway.dds and jfk_jetway_LM.dds, populate the global area.

Country
South Africa
File Size
620.89 KB
Total Downloads
3.2K
Screenshots
4
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VRMM - Male International Airport

At Hulhule Island in the Maldives, the airport gains 11 gates and 4 GA ramps to improve traffic flow. Two water-runways appear, supported by file names AIG_VRMM_ADE_KPK_Default.BGL, AIG_VRMM_ADE_KPK_Default_CVX.BGL, and AIG_VRMM_KPK_Default_CVX1.bgl, with ADE by Jon Masterson.

Country
Maldives
File Size
263.98 KB
Total Downloads
3.1K
Screenshots
1
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LIRF Update

Ray Smith releases a two-configuration layout for LIRF that reassigns runway use, with LIRF_ADE_RS.BGL keeping 16C/34C closed and LIRF_ADE_CW_RS.BGL enabling three concurrent runways. An additional LIRF_ADE_OBJ.BGL provides essential objects to visualize the expanded terminals and updated taxiways, while alignment with real-world positions improves taxiing and supports large aircraft such as the A380.

Country
Italy
File Size
578.79 KB
Total Downloads
2.7K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
3
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AFCAD For RPVM

RPVM at Mactan-Cebu International in Lapu-Lapu City functions as a dual civil/military airport, home to the Philippines Air Force C130 fleet. The project uses ADE V1.35 and implements re-drawn aprons and realigned taxiways, with jetways added and parking spots coded to appropriate airlines and aircraft.

Country
Philippines
File Size
11.73 KB
Total Downloads
2.2K
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TXKF

At L.F. Wade International in Bermuda, the project realigns taxiways and aprons to current FAA diagrams and repositions the terminal, gates, and ramps. Landclass for Bermuda’s islands is added, and two BGL files, AIG_TXKF_ADE_KTC.BGL and AIG_ADE_KTC_CVX.BGL, accompany the package.

Country
Bermuda
File Size
84.59 KB
Total Downloads
1.5K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
1
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SPIM

Gates, taxiways, vehicle paths, and control tower at Jorge Chavez International Airport (SPIM) in Lima, Peru relocate to align with aerial photographs, while apron polygons and fences adjust accordingly, a change credited to Eric G. Hansen. The .bgl files go into folders registered in the library.

Country
Peru
File Size
23.96 KB
Total Downloads
1.4K
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VHHH Hong Kong International Airport

Paul Harrison and Alpha India Group deliver the tenth-round design for Hong Kong's VHHH, aligning airline parking and adding cargo, maintenance, and Government Flying Service areas. Two BGL files, AIG_VHHH_ADEX_PH_ImagingSim.BGL and AIG_VHHH_ADEX_PH_ImagingSim_ALT.BGL, adjust parking and elevation, while VHHH_ADEX_IML.BGL is renamed to avoid conflicts.

Country
Hong Kong
File Size
308.67 KB
Total Downloads
23.5K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
1
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OMDB

Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates reflects layout enhancements, including moving Runway 12R/30L to a new location and adjusting all taxiways and taxi signs. The files include three BGL files named OMDB_ADE_RS.BGL, OMDB_ADE_CVX.BGL, and OMDB_ADE_OBJ.BGL.

Country
United Arab Emirates
File Size
798.13 KB
Total Downloads
6.9K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
5
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SBGR

Ray Smith refines Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR) with expanded apron parking, realigned service-vehicle routes, and enhanced ground support to streamline gate assignments and aircraft movements. Two BGL files, SBGR_ADE_RS.BGL and SBGR_ADE_OBJ.BGL, are included to support fundamental airport configurations and additional models for the airfield.

Country
Brazil
File Size
578.07 KB
Total Downloads
3.2K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
3
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SAEZ

At Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the arrangement uses ADE and targets the default setup, with two runway usage variants. Three BGLs control the modification, SAEZ_ADE_RS.BGL, SAEZ_ADE_CW_RS.BGL, and SAEZ_ADE_OBJ.BGL, with one variant activating crosswind operations.

Country
Argentina
File Size
135.73 KB
Total Downloads
2.8K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
1
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Madrid/Barajas Airport

Madrid/Barajas (LEMD) sees gates renumbered per AENA data, adds real ramp stands, and assigns airline codes to stands, while the PAPI 4 lighting now serves both runway sides, aligning the layout closer to actual operations. An extra file adds gates for Gibraltar (LXGB), and two files named AFX_LEMD.bgl and AFX_LXGB.bgl accompany the edition.

Country
Spain
File Size
33.72 KB
Total Downloads
2.4K
Star Rating
3/5
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KMIA

Ray Smith delivers three .BGL files for KMIA that update runways, parking, and taxiways, including KMIA_ADE_RS.BGL for the default layout, KMIA_ADE_CW_RS.BGL that enables a crosswind configuration with four active strips, and KMIA_ADE_OBJ.BGL for additional objects.

Country
United States of America
File Size
602.35 KB
Total Downloads
2.3K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
4

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