FSX / P3D scenery

FSX Chateau Airfield Scenery

Chateau Airfield (NZ22) scenery brings a convincing alpine strip to the lower slopes of Mount Ruapehu, ideal for volcanic sightseeing routes near Tongariro National Park. For Microsoft Flight Simulator X, it adds refined elevation and terrain shaping, custom signage, and carefully placed objects that blend naturally with the surrounding landscape, and requires Vector Landclass.

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Nestled at the edge of Tongariro National Park, Chateau Airfield (NZ22) provides a distinctive alpine gateway for Mountain Air’s scenic operations over the dramatic expanse of central New Zealand. This freeware package incorporates precise terrain modeling, custom signage, and enhanced object placement for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Both enthusiasts in search of immersive volcano sightseeing routes and virtual aviators seeking a realistic representation of this airfield will find its location on the lower slopes of Mount Ruapehu particularly appealing.

Highlighted Aspects of the Enhanced Airstrip

Positioned in the central North Island, this custom scenery for Chateau Airfield presents refined elevation data, ensuring the runway and surrounding landscape reflect the coastal-to-mountain transition prevalent in the region. The developers have carefully aligned textures to showcase the airfield’s proximity to Mount Ruapehu and the dramatic terrains of the National Park. Using Vector Landclass (VLC) (Payware), the environment incorporates more accurate topographical mapping for seamless integration with the default simulator base. Mountain Air, the local operator, frequently conducts sightseeing flights around the nearby peaks, highlighting a rich variety of geothermal and volcanic landmarks.

Aerial view of Chateau Airfield scenery.

Aerial view of Chateau Airfield scenery.

Tools and Production Details

This release was crafted with precision in Microsoft Flight Simulator X (SP2), ensuring compatibility even without the Acceleration pack. The creators employed an array of advanced utilities, including Flight1 Software’s Instant Scenery Object Placer and Airport Facilitator X (AFX), to refine airport layouts, flatten terrain, and exclude conflicting objects. Each object found on the field—from runways to hangar signage—was meticulously positioned to maintain visual authenticity and operational functionality.

Credits and Contributions

Godfrey Tier
Responsible for designing the unique signage elements scattered across the airfield.
Lawrie Roache
Handled the Afcad modifications, flattening adjustments, excludes, and overall object placements for a realistic environment.
Robin Corn
Provided the complimentary Vector Landclass (VLC) object libraries essential for enhancing visual fidelity.

License and Usage Notes

This is freeware, solely intended for non-commercial personal use. Under no circumstances may users redistribute, repackage, or resell these files without prior permission from the authors. Anyone installing this scenery should proceed at their own risk, although multiple tests across various systems have revealed no harmful effects. No explicit warranty—either expressed or implied—covers potential conflicts or system issues arising from this package’s use.

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File information

Filename
nz22_chateau-4x.zip
File size
1.88 MB
Virus scan
Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D scenery
  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  2. Place scenery in Addon Scenery

    Create a folder under FSX\Addon Scenery\ containing scenery and texture sub-folders.
  3. Activate in Scenery Library

    In FSX, go to Settings → Scenery Library → Add Area. Higher priority means it overrides lower entries for the same location.
  4. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

Finding the scenery

Use these coordinates to fly directly to this location once the mod is installed.

FSX / Prepar3D coordinates (or generate a flight plan)
-39.20200000,175.54000000
Decimal degrees
-39.202000°, 175.540000°
Degrees, minutes, seconds
39° 12' 07.200" S 175° 32' 24.000" E

Launch FSX or Prepar3D and use Flights → Load to open the downloaded .pln file. Your aircraft will be positioned at this location.

What’s inside this archive

The archive nz22_chateau-4x.zip has 56 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

Filename/Directory File Date File Size
Scenery07.03.120 B
AFX_NZ22.bgl06.09.126.66 kB
NZ22_BdyFceHng.bgl06.18.121.82 kB
NZ22_BdyFceRod.bgl06.18.122.90 kB
NZ22_BdyFceRwy.bgl06.16.1210.73 kB
NZ22_ChaRodSgn.bgl06.08.12716 B
NZ22_CpkVeh.bgl11.28.08188 B
NZ22_FrmBdg.bgl07.03.12428 B
NZ22_FuePnt.bgl06.08.12236 B
NZ22_GdnFlg.bgl11.25.08236 B
NZ22_GdnSgn.bgl11.25.08428 B
NZ22_GenTre.bgl07.03.1216.21 kB
NZ22_LgeShd.bgl06.09.12188 B
NZ22_LgeShdObj.bgl11.28.08380 B
NZ22_PwrPol.bgl06.09.12572 B
NZ22_RwyMkr.bgl06.09.12380 B
NZ22_StcAct.bgl06.09.12380 B
NZ22_StrLgt.bgl06.08.12860 B
NZ22_TrmFce.bgl06.08.124.36 kB
NZ22_TrmGdn.bgl06.17.12476 B
NZ22_TrmHse.bgl06.08.12236 B
NZ22_TrmSgn.bgl06.08.12284 B
NZ22_WndSck.bgl06.09.12236 B
nzsign01.BGL10.29.081.45 kB
nzsign02.BGL10.29.081.45 kB
nzsign03.BGL10.29.081.45 kB
nzsign04.BGL10.29.081.45 kB
nzsign05.BGL10.29.081.45 kB
nzsigns02a.BGL11.12.081.45 kB
nzsigns02b.BGL11.12.081.45 kB
nzsigns02c.BGL11.12.081.45 kB
nzsigns03a.BGL11.14.081.69 kB
nzsigns03b.BGL11.14.081.69 kB
nzsigns03c.BGL11.14.081.60 kB
nzsigns03d.BGL11.14.082.10 kB
nzsigns03e.BGL11.14.081.45 kB
nzsigns03f.BGL11.14.081.45 kB
Texture07.03.120 B
nzsigns01.bmp10.29.08170.75 kB
nzsigns02.bmp11.12.08170.75 kB
nzsigns03.bmp11.16.08682.75 kB
NZ22_Chateau-4X07.03.120 B
AFX_NZ22_ALT.bgl06.09.126.66 kB
Chateau-4X INSTALL.doc07.04.12233.50 kB
NZ22 (0).jpg07.06.12108.14 kB
NZ22 (1).jpg07.06.12159.43 kB
NZ22 (2).jpg07.06.12145.60 kB
NZ22 (3).jpg07.06.12152.71 kB
NZ22 (4).jpg07.06.12141.75 kB
NZ22 (5).jpg07.06.12195.36 kB
NZ22 (6).jpg07.06.12124.49 kB
NZ22 (7).jpg07.06.12144.25 kB
NZ22 (8).jpg07.06.12135.97 kB
Read Me.txt07.04.123.94 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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