MSFS scenery

MSFS Playa del Carmen Airport (PCE) Scenery

Playa del Carmen Airport (PCE) brings Quintana Roo, Mexico to life with a custom runway and apron, crisp taxiway and stand markings, and a faithfully modeled terminal for believable VFR and short-hop operations. Carefully placed night lighting and populated parking areas add atmosphere and usable cues in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

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Mexico

Flight Simulator 2020

Images & Screenshots

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A small airport features a single runway marked 29, with three light aircraft parked near a beige hangar and a nearby town.

Three small single-engine aircraft are parked on an asphalt apron near a short runway marked 29, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Several small aircraft are parked on a ramp beside a taxiway, with a runway and forested area in the background.

A brightly painted terminal building with a tiled walkway and wire fence displays a vertical sign reading Aerodromo de Playa del Carmen.

A small yellow and orange terminal building with a tiled roof stands beside a chain-link fence and a ramp with parked light aircraft.

A yellow building with a red-tiled roof and shaded walkway stands beside a sign reading "Playa del C."

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Expert Overview

As someone who has spent decades testing and fine-tuning flight simulation add-ons, I can confidently say this Playa del Carmen Airport scenery offers one of the most authentic local airport renditions you’ll find in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Its carefully modeled runway and apron, crisp ground markings, and uniquely detailed terminal building bring the heart of Quintana Roo to life, making every takeoff or taxi feel almost tangible.

What truly sets this freeware mod apart is its captivating night lighting and accurately placed aircraft parking, lending an extra layer of immersion for late-evening flights. Whether practicing VFR approaches over the vibrant coastline or simply enjoying the bustling atmosphere of this tourist hub, the attention to realism and performance optimization ensures a seamless, rewarding experience for all virtual pilots.

Playa del Carmen Airport (PCE) Scenery, is a detailed, crafted freeware add-on for the acclaimed Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Designed to enhance your virtual flying experience, this add-on introduces an authentic replica of the Playa del Carmen Airport, nestled in the heart of Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Key Features

Custom Runway and Apron: Experience a true-to-life runway and apron layout, mirroring the real-world dimensions and specifications of PCE.
Realistic Ground Markings: Navigate with ease thanks to accurately depicted taxiway lines, hold short markings, and parking stands, enhancing both realism and functionality.
Custom Terminal Building: The terminal is recreated with attention to architectural details, offering a visually authentic and immersive experience.
Advanced Night Lighting: As dusk falls, witness the airport come alive with realistically placed and designed lighting, crucial for those evening operations.
Aircraft Parking: Detailed apron spots equipped with accurately positioned aircraft, adding depth and realism to ground operations.

Exploring the Scenery

Located in the scenic area of Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen Airport is a popular destination for both leisure and business aviation. This add-on captures the essence of PCE, from its unique runway layout to the vibrant atmosphere of a busy tourist hub. Pilots will appreciate the careful attention to detail, ensuring every taxi, takeoff, and landing feels as realistic as possible.

Whether you're practicing VFR (Visual Flight Rules) approaches or just exploring the beautiful Mexican coastline, this scenery provides an immersive backdrop. The precise replication of ground markings aids in navigation, ensuring a seamless experience from taxi to takeoff.

Enhanced Night Operations

The night lighting feature of this add-on stands out for its realism. The strategically placed lights not only illuminate the runway and taxiways but also highlight the unique architectural features of the terminal building. This creates an immersive night flying experience, crucial for pilots honing their night operation skills.

Installation and Compatibility

Installation is straightforward, ensuring seamless integration with MSFS 2020. The add-on is optimized to work efficiently without impacting the simulator's performance, making it suitable for a wide range of hardware configurations. Simply extract the archive and copy the continuo-airport-mxqc-playa-del-carmen folder into your MSFS community folder.

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File information

Filename

msfs-pce-scenery.zip

File size

69.68 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 5 mins at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

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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.

About the developer

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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