AFX File For KELP

This freeware add-on provides a custom AFX file for KELP (El Paso International Airport) in Texas, designed to replicate authentic airline and cargo parking positions while ensuring compatibility with AI traffic behavior in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Crafted by Steve Lewis, it aims to align the virtual airport’s configuration with real-world references and guidelines, improving gate assignments and overall traffic flow.

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Underlying Design Approach

Developed using Airport Design Editor (ADE) by Scruffyduck Software, this modification accurately reflects El Paso International Airport's real-world layout. Steve Lewis gathered information from Google Earth, the airport’s official data, and Flight Aware to position gates and ramp spots as they appear on the actual apron. This ensures that carriers, including passenger operators and freight services, have properly allocated stands on the field.

Key Parking Characteristics

Configured Airline and Cargo Gates

All airlines serving El Paso are accounted for, along with cargo stands that approximate real-world schedules for this West Texas hub.

ProjectAI Radius Standards

Aircraft parking radii follow parameters established by ProjectAI for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. These dimensions can be critical for those who have migrated AI flight plans into Microsoft Flight Simulator X and still rely on older aircraft configuration files.

Compatibility Notes

The use of default or custom AI traffic solutions may vary, but testing has shown consistent performance with transferred FS9 traffic.

Airport Insight

El Paso International Airport is known for its combination of domestic operations and cargo flights, which support the broader region’s logistical needs. Airlines operating here typically include both mainline and regional affiliates, while common freight carriers take advantage of the airport’s strategic position near the US-Mexico border.

Installation Details

• Drop the provided AFX file into the FSX/Addon Scenery/Scenery folder (or equivalent directory in your simulator setup).
• Allow Microsoft Flight Simulator X to index the new layout as the simulator starts.

Developer Credit:
Steve Lewis
Gretna, NE, USA