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MSFS Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) Scenery

Immerse yourself in the detailed and authentic representation of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) in Florida, a pivotal hub in the aviation community, now available as a freeware add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

5 star rating 5/5 (1) 294 downloads Flight Simulator 2020 Compatible United States of America
  • File: msfs-kfxe-airport.zip
  • Size:303.11 MB
  • Scan: Clean (29d) Verified clean
  • Access:Freeware
  • Content:Everyone
Adam McEnroe

Expert Overview

This freeware scenery expertly recreates Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) in Microsoft Flight Simulator with carefully modeled buildings like the Control Tower and Banyan Air Service complex, plus advanced lighting that enriches both daytime and nocturnal operations. Compiled using the latest SDK, it ensures smooth performance and seamless integration for pilots exploring one of Florida’s most active general aviation hubs.

Future enhancements will expand on key airport areas, adding new buildings and a more updated layout reflecting real-world changes. From my decades of industry experience, I can attest that this mod brings an impressively realistic atmosphere to virtual flight—truly a worthy addition for any simmer seeking a detailed Florida flying experience.

This mod was installed, tested and reviewed by Adam McEnroe for Fly Away Simulation. Adam is an FS mod expert. Read his bio here.

Immerse yourself in the detailed and authentic representation of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) in Florida, a pivotal hub in the aviation community, now available as a freeware add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

The main terminal building depicted in MSFS after installing this freeware mod.Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this add-on enhances your virtual flying experience by introducing a meticulously designed airport environment.

Main Features

  • Custom-Modeled Buildings: The scenery includes a range of buildings accurately modeled to reflect their real-world counterparts. Notable structures include the Administration Building, U.S. Customs, the Control Tower, Jet Center, and the Banyan Air Service complex, featuring a terminal, pilot shop, and maintenance hangar.
  • Enhanced Airport Lighting: Experience realistic lighting dynamics with enhanced illumination around key buildings and temporal lighting effects throughout the airport, adding to the immersive night flying experience.
  • Unaltered Airport Layout: The existing airport layout remains untouched, ensuring consistency with real-world navigation and operational procedures.

Upcoming Developments

Future updates are poised to introduce additional elements to this scenery. The development roadmap includes more custom-modeled buildings such as a Viewing Area and Firehouse, alongside a comprehensive redraw of the airport layout to reflect the latest changes and improvements.

Technical Enhancements

Compiled with the latest Software Development Kit (SDK), this add-on ensures compatibility and optimized performance within the Microsoft Flight Simulator framework. Users can expect seamless integration and enhanced stability during their virtual flights.

About Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE)

Located in Florida, KFXE is a bustling general aviation airport, renowned for its four runways, diverse aviation services, and as a popular choice for private and business aviation. This add-on captures the essence of KFXE, from the busy runways to the vibrant aviation community, offering simmers a chance to experience operations at one of Florida's key aviation gateways.

Whether you're a virtual pilot seeking to explore the skies over Florida or an aviation enthusiast interested in the intricacies of airport operations, the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) Scenery Add-On is an indispensable addition to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience. With its focus on realism, attention to detail, and commitment to future enhancements, this freeware add-on stands as a testament to the vibrant and ever-evolving world of flight simulation.

Images & Screenshots

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A two-story building with blue awnings and a red entrance labeled Banyan stands beside a parking area with several cars.A small jet is parked on a concrete apron near a modern terminal building with several vehicles and tall light poles.A large apron area sits in front of two adjacent buildings labeled Banyan, with several parked cars and scattered trees in the background.An airport control tower stands near several small buildings and parked cars, with multiple taxiways and runways stretching into the distance.Three small single-engine aircraft are parked on a sunlit ramp beside a green hangar building under scattered clouds.A wide expanse of apron features several metal hangar buildings, tall floodlights, scattered trees, and a partly cloudy sky.A white vehicle drives on a narrow road beside a fenced airport area with light poles, palm trees, and scattered clouds overhead.Several hangars labeled Sano Jet Center sit behind a row of trees and light poles near an airport taxiway under scattered clouds.A single-engine propeller aircraft is parked on an empty ramp beside large hangars under partly cloudy skies.A small business jet and a light aircraft are parked on a ramp near a modern terminal building and several ground vehicles.A business jet is parked on the ramp near a terminal building with cars and palm trees visible in the background.Two light gray hangar buildings stand beside a patchy grass field under partly cloudy skies with trees and city structures in the distance.Several parked cars are arranged on a gravel lot in front of a white building with red entrance pillars and blue awnings.A small single-engine aircraft with spinning propeller is parked on the tarmac near a ground crew member and a yellow tug.A small building labeled Pilot Shop with a red entrance stands beside three parked cars and a tree near an airport ramp.A yellow and white airport building with blue window awnings stands beside an apron with taxiway markings and a windsock.A small airport apron with taxiways, service vehicles, and several low buildings sits under a partly cloudy sky.A small parking lot with several cars sits beside metal hangar buildings, with an airfield and control tower visible in the background.A white airport control tower stands beside a small parking lot with several cars, overlooking runways and grassy areas under partly cloudy skies.A yellow-lit terminal building labeled Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport features green windows, a U.S. Customs sign, and parked cars nearby.A small business jet is parked on a ramp at night near ground service equipment and a terminal building under a full moon.A concrete airport control tower stands in the foreground with taxiways, grassy areas, and scattered hangars visible in the background.Several light gray hangars and a building labeled "PAINT SHOP" sit beside an asphalt ramp under partly cloudy skies.A small twin-engine aircraft is parked on a ramp near several hangars, with scattered ground equipment and partly cloudy skies overhead.A U.S. Customs and Border Protection building at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is shown at night with a full moon and parked vehicles.A large white hangar labeled Banyan Maintenance stands on a textured ramp under partly cloudy skies with distant airport buildings visible.A small white business jet is parked on an apron near a terminal building at sunset, with fuel equipment and several cars nearby.A paved road with a single car runs alongside a grassy airport area under a bright sun and scattered clouds.A business jet with "Citation CJ4" markings is parked on textured tarmac at sunset, with lens flare and scattered clouds visible.A cream and brown building labeled Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and U.S. Customs and Border Protection stands beside a taxiway under partly cloudy skies.A beige hangar-style building with green awnings and a red entrance sits beside a parking lot with several parked cars at sunset.A cluster of hangars and a colorful terminal building sit beside a parking lot with numerous cars under a golden evening sky.A wide view shows a runway marked 13, multiple taxiways, scattered hangars, and orange clouds at sunset over an airport.A tall airport control tower stands beside a small building with parked vehicles, illuminated by streetlights under a cloudy night sky.Several small aircraft are parked on an apron near intersecting taxiways at an airport under a sky with large orange clouds.A parking lot filled with cars sits next to a large building labeled "PAINT SHOP" under a cloudy night sky with scattered lights.A small airport apron with two parked light aircraft is shown at sunset, with golden clouds and runway lights visible in the distance.A small airport apron with a single building sits under a sky filled with large orange clouds at sunset.A small airport building stands near the edge of a taxiway at sunset, with scattered ground equipment and large orange clouds overhead.A brightly lit building with red, blue, and yellow accents stands near a parking lot under a moonlit, cloudy night sky.
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About the Developer: edu0811

This mod was developed by edu0811.

With a keen eye for detail, edu0811's work brings airports to life, ensuring each terminal, runway, and taxiway is meticulously crafted. With a focus on Mexico and Latin America. Moreover, their repaint and livery creations add a layer of authenticity and variety, enriching the simulation experience. We're thrilled to announce that edu0811 has granted Fly Away Simulation permission to list their mods, making these enhancements readily available to our community.

Whether you're flying a casual route or embarking on a comprehensive simulation journey, edu0811's mods provide an immersive experience. By accurately replicating real-world locations and aircraft aesthetics, they offer pilots a true-to-life virtual flight experience.

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Installation Instructions

Most of the freeware add-on aircraft and scenery packages in our file library come with easy installation instructions which you can read above in the file description. For further installation help, please see our Flight School for our full range of tutorials or view the README file contained within the download. If in doubt, you may also ask a question or view existing answers in our dedicated Q&A forum.

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jacWed, 15 May 2024 22:37:56 GMT

Has un-mountable errors in developers section of packages, why does packages state this?

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