MSFS scenery

MSFS Greater Sudbury Airport (CYSB) Scenery

Greater Sudbury Airport (CYSB) comes alive with custom hangars, a true-to-life terminal, refined ground markings, animated doors, and improved parking, including interior hangar start positions for added immersion. Built for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the scenery also features local visual cues like the Big Nickel and iconic smokestacks for confident VFR navigation.

5/5 (1) 318 downloads 570.04 MB Scanned clean Canada
Flight Simulator 2020 Flight Simulator 2024
Adam McEnroe
Editor reviewed · Tested in-sim

Expert Overview

Enhance your MSFS 2020 adventures with the Greater Sudbury Airport (CYSB) mod, which artfully showcases Northern Ontario’s industrial heritage. Having flown many simulated hours here myself, I’ve seen how its custom hangars, realistic terminal, and immersive interior parking starts create an authentic setting—from the animated doors to the meticulously placed vegetation and perimeter fencing.

In version 2.1, the addition of iconic regional landmarks, such as the Big Nickel and towering smokestacks, further anchors you in the heart of Sudbury’s landscape. Ground markings, beacon adjustments, and careful attention to detail deepen navigational realism, while the airport’s role along the TransCanada Highway truly underscores its importance for regional travel. This robust add-on is a must-have for anyone seeking a more dynamic route into the Canadian Shield.

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

Explore the robust and industrially rich landscape of Greater Sudbury with the latest scenery mod for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. This detailed add-on enhances the Greater Sudbury Airport (CYSB), situated in Northern Ontario, Canada, transforming it into a vital hub for virtual pilots.

Showing the control tower and airport signage at Sudbury in MSFS after installing the mod.Key Features

  • Enhanced Airport Details: The airport features intricately designed custom hangars and a realistic terminal building, meticulously modeled to reflect their real-world counterparts.
  • Interior Parking Starts: Unique to versions 2 and 2.1, Hangars 11 and 12 offer parking starts from within, adding an immersive element to your pre-flight preparations.
  • Dynamic Environment: Animated hangar doors and adjusted parking spots enhance operational realism, complemented by the addition of vegetation and perimeter fences.
  • Visual Upgrades: Improved ground markings and beacon adjustments ensure a more authentic navigational experience from approach to departure.

Scenery Highlights

The add-on pays special homage to Sudbury’s iconic landmarks such as the "Big Nickel" and the towering smokestacks of the Inco nickel refining company. These features are not only pivotal to the region's identity but also serve as key visual cues within the simulated flight environment.

Greater Sudbury Airport, a pivotal axis for regional travel, supports several airlines, including Bearskin Airlines. Its strategic location several hours north of Toronto along the TransCanada Highway positions it as a crucial gateway for accessing the Canadian Shield and the northern expanse.

Compatibility and Installation

The MSFS Greater Sudbury Airport scenery is compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Installation is straightforward, though due to the comprehensive nature of the scenery files, a patient download is recommended to ensure all textures and elements are properly implemented.

Simply extract the archive and copy the airport-cysb-sudbury folder into your MSFS Community folder.

Developer’s Note

This scenery version has evolved to 2.1, with each update bringing refined details and fixes to enhance your flight simulation experience. Regular patches and extensions have focused on both aesthetic and functional aspects of the airport to provide an ever-improving virtual representation.s

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File information

Filename
cysb-mazermart.zip
File size
570.04 MB
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Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 2 Mbps (this file takes approximately 40 mins at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

How to install this mod

MSFS 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

MSFS format (paste into search bar)
46.62500000,-80.79888900
Decimal degrees
46.625000°, -80.798889°
Degrees, minutes, seconds
46° 37' 30.000" N 80° 47' 56.000" W

Paste these coordinates into the Microsoft Flight Simulator search bar when planning a flight, or into the Developer Mode Teleport window, to fly directly to this location.

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  1. joe bennett

    Great scenery! There’s another one out there I had; it gave me bad textures. Yours works perfectly in MSFS 2024.

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