AFCAD File Update For EKCH

Enhance Kastrup Airport (EKCH) in Copenhagen, Denmark with this freeware upgrade by Ray Smith. It offers two distinct AFCAD file choices, improved ground layouts, and refined parking assignments that align with real-world operations. This add-on is designed for the default rendition of Kastrup within Microsoft Flight Simulator X and brings crosswind runway functionality, taxiway updates, and more.

Key Additions and Updates

• Crosswind Runway Configuration: An optional file activates all three runways simultaneously, allowing more realistic distribution of arrivals and departures.
• Terminal CPH Go and Assigned Parking: Detailed gates and stands match the airport’s current parking chart, including the budget facility CPH Go.
• Revised Taxiway Pathing: Taxiways and signage reflect up-to-date charts to facilitate navigational accuracy.
• Vehicle Road Improvements: Ground support vehicles follow accurately aligned service roads, ensuring smoother ground traffic flow.
• Enhanced Tower Viewpoint: Includes a customized tower perspective from the top of the eastern control tower for expanded visibility.

Included Files

The package provides three BGL files for specialized runway and object handling:

EKCH_RS.BGL

Standard operation for runways, emulating default takeoff and landing assignments.

EKCH_CW_RS.BGL

Enables the crosswind runway so all three runways can be active concurrently.

EKCH_OBJ.BGL

Offers additional airport objects, including details around Terminal 3.

Runway Control Choices

• EKCH_CW_RS.BGL deploys multiple active runways for more authentic traffic flow.
• EKCH_RS.BGL retains default runway patterns for simpler operations.
• Parking allocations remain consistent in both configurations.

Installation Instructions

1. Remove Older Versions: If an earlier modification by Ray Smith is installed, delete or relocate those files outside the simulator directory.
2. Select One Runway File: Place either EKCH_CW_RS.BGL or EKCH_RS.BGL in: Flight Simulator X/Addon Scenery/scenery.
3. Add Airport Object File: Move EKCH_OBJ.BGL into: Flight Simulator X/Scenery/Global/scenery.
4. Jetway Extension Textures: Copy jfk_jetway.dds (day) and jfk_jetway_LM.dds (night) from FSX/Scenery/NAME/Texture to Scenery/Global/Texture. This step is needed only if it has not been done previously for other Ray Smith airports.
5. Load the Simulator: Launch Microsoft Flight Simulator X to see the updated airport features in action.

Important Notes

• Ensure only one file named EKCH_RS.BGL (either crosswind or non-crosswind version) resides in Addon Scenery/scenery to prevent conflicts.
• Using the EKCH_CW_RS.BGL will introduce “fake” runway entries in ATIS; this is necessary to activate non-parallel runways. To avoid hearing those, opt for the default EKCH_RS.BGL.
• Remove any other AFCAD files for EKCH provided by AI traffic add-ons or third parties to prevent parking or runway assignment issues.

Uninstallation

Simply delete the above BGL files from their respective folders, which restores the default airport data. Once removed, the stock Kastrup Airport reappears as originally included in the simulator.