MSFS Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU) Scenery

Enhance your flight simulation experience with a detailed rendition of Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU), meticulously crafted for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. This add-on brings Spain's oldest airport to life, offering pilots a blend of historical significance and modern aviation.

About Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport

Established in 1911, Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport is located just 8 km southwest of Madrid's city center. Originally an airbase, it now serves both military and civil aviation. The airport hosts Spanish Police aircraft and road traffic surveillance helicopters, making it a bustling hub of activity. Its name, "Cuatro Vientos," translates to "Four Winds," reflecting its rich aviation heritage.

Key Features

• Accurate Hangar and Building Models: All airport structures have been faithfully recreated to mirror their real-world counterparts.
• Enhanced Ground Textures: Improved coloration provides a more realistic and vibrant environment.
• Detailed Apron and Parking Areas: Includes both civil and military sections with precise layout and markings.
• Corrected Runway Markings: Precision marks updated to align with the latest simulator versions.
• Fixed PAPI Lights: Approach lighting systems adjusted for accurate glide path indication.
• Optimized Taxiways: Taxi lights repositioned, and pathways improved for seamless ground movement.
• Dynamic Parking Adjustments: Parking spots resized to accommodate various aircraft types.
• Reduced Static Aircraft: Fewer parked aircraft on the platform enhance performance and realism.

Recent Updates

The development team has implemented several enhancements to improve your simulation experience:

• Creation of all hangars with authentic designs.
• Adjustment of ground coloration to a more natural green hue.
• Resolution of double windsock issues for accurate wind indication.
• Fixes to the asphalt apron between RACE and the general aviation platform.
• Improvements to textures and overall visual fidelity.

Community-Driven Project

This scenery is part of a community-driven, open-source initiative aimed at providing a high-quality representation of Cuatro Vientos Airport. Contributions from passionate flight sim enthusiasts have been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition.

Installation Instructions

To install the Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport scenery:

1. Download the archive and extract it.
2. Copy the folder avaldesign-lecu into your Microsoft Flight Simulator Community folder.
3. Launch the simulator and enjoy your new airport scenery.

Experience Historic Aviation

Flying into LECU offers a unique opportunity to experience a piece of aviation history. The airport's proximity to Madrid provides stunning views of the cityscape during takeoff and landing. Whether you're conducting training flights or exploring Spanish airspace, this add-on adds depth and authenticity to your simulation.

Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU) scenery is a must-have for flight sim enthusiasts seeking to enrich their Microsoft Flight Simulator experience. Its accurate representation and attention to detail make it a standout addition to your virtual hangar.

Finding the Scenery

MSFS Format:

40.37055600,-3.78500000 Copy to Clipboard
You can copy and paste these coordinates into Microsoft Flight Simulator's search bar when starting a flight or the Developer Mode "Teleport" window to navigate directly to the center of this scenery area, airport, or landmark after you have installed this addon.

Decimal Degrees (DD):

Latitude: 40.370556°
Longitude: -3.785000°

Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS):

Latitude: 40° 22' 14.002" N
Longitude: 3° 47' 06.000" W

Map Location

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