MSFS scenery

MSFS Bicester Airfield (EGDD) Scenery

Bicester Airfield (EGDD) scenery recreates the historic former RAF Bicester near Oxfordshire with custom hangars, a bespoke control tower, glider boxes, refined parking, and corrected runway placement that marks 12/30 as closed. Enhanced signal square textures and adjusted tree heights complete a faithful airfield atmosphere in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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United Kingdom

Flight Simulator 2020

Images & Screenshots

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A small control tower sits near a grass taxiway with BC marking, surrounded by parked cars and several low industrial buildings.

A small airfield features a windsock, a grass taxiway, several parked cars, and multiple hangar-style buildings surrounded by trees.

A large grass airfield with faint intersecting runway markings sits next to hangars, surrounded by suburban neighborhoods and wooded areas.

A row of six green garage doors stands beside several black cars and a truck parked near blue shipping containers.

Several industrial buildings and a small parking lot sit beside a taxiway, with a windsock and helipad visible in the foreground.

A small turquoise lake is surrounded by dense forest in the foreground, with an airfield and runway visible beyond the trees.

A small hangar with a brick wall houses three light aircraft and a yellow taildragger, with trees and a streetlamp nearby.

Several gliders and white fuselage covers are lined up on a grassy field beside a narrow paved taxiway under a partly cloudy sky.

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Expert Overview

This freeware mod brings the historic Bicester Aerodrome (EGDD) to life with meticulously detailed hangars, a custom-designed control tower, and authentic glider boxes that reflect the airport’s modern use for general aviation. Having worked in flight simulation for decades, I found the scenery’s finely tuned runway placements, heritage architecture, and subtle tree-height adjustments add a level of immersion that genuinely showcases the airfield’s storied past—most notably its role in the first flight of the Handley Page Halifax prototype.

From the decommissioned runway 12/30 to the enhanced “BC” text and signal square, every detail has been crafted to capture Bicester’s unique charm and historical significance. The addition of a licensed classic racing car model and a spacious open hangar underscores the mod’s dedication to authenticity and visual appeal, while the preserved RAF-era layout offers a fantastic glimpse into aviation history. After testing it myself, I can warmly recommend this scenery add-on to anyone seeking a realistic and inspiring flying environment in MSFS 2020.

This freeware mod for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release brings the historic Bicester Aerodrome, on the outskirts of Bicester, Oxfordshire, to life. With a rich history dating back to 1916, Bicester Aerodrome, formerly RAF Bicester, holds a notable place in aviation history.

Real-World Airport Backdrop

Overview of the airport after installing this mod in the simulator. Originally established as a military airfield, Bicester Aerodrome was the site of the first flight of the Handley Page Halifax prototype in 1939. It was also the base for No. 71 Maintenance Unit, RAF, until 2004. The airfield now serves as a prime example of preserved RAF architecture and layout, making it a significant historical site.

Main Features

Custom Hangars: This mod introduces meticulously modeled custom hangars, including a unique open hangar with an integrated parking ramp, enhancing the realism of the airport.
Control Tower: A custom-designed control tower is added, offering an authentic feel and visual appeal to the airfield.
Glider Boxes: Custom glider boxes are incorporated, emphasizing the airport’s current use for gliding and general aviation.
Realistic Parking: New parking layouts reflect the airfield's current usage, ensuring a true-to-life experience.
Runway Accuracy: Runways have been repositioned to their correct real-world locations, and the decommissioned runway 12/30 is accurately depicted as no longer in use.
Tree Height Adjustments: Surrounding tree heights are modified to mirror their real-life counterparts, adding to the scenery's authenticity.
Enhanced Textures: Improved "BC" text and signal square visuals enhance the overall graphical fidelity.

The add-on is easy to install – simply extract the archive and copy the airport-egdd-bicester folder into your MSFS "community" folder. Included are operational procedures for the aerodrome, offering a deeper understanding of the airfield's functionality.

Special thanks to doublesix12 for providing crucial information and photographs, aiding in the creation of this realistic representation of Bicester Aerodrome.

Including a licensed "Classic racing car" model from Devekros under Creative Commons, this scenery mod not only adds historical depth but also a touch of unique charm to your virtual flying experience.

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Free for all simmers · 131 MB · Scanned clean

File information

Filename

bicester-egdd-jay.zip

File size

131 MB

Virus scan

Clean (scanned with ClamAV)

Access

Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 2 Mbps (this file takes approximately 9 mins at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

This is a freeware file — use is subject to our freeware copyright terms.

How to install this mod

MSFS scenery

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.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the scenery package into Community

Drag the extracted scenery folder into your Community folder. Photogrammetry and large mesh packs can be 1GB+ — ensure you have disk space.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
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.