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FSX Addis Ababa Airport Scenery

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (HAAB) scenery brings Ethiopia’s main hub to life with rebuilt terminal and ramp areas, busier cargo apron clutter, and extra service objects for a working-airport feel in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Updated AFCAD improves gates, parking, and taxi flow, and requires the fsx_lts.zip lighting library for enhanced night illumination.

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Delve into a meticulously enhanced rendition of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (HAAB) in Ethiopia for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. This freeware package by Lee Marrow reconfigures the airport environment and upgrades essential elements, including improved structures, custom cargo placements on the apron, and heightened realism around the parking ramps and terminals. It also integrates an AFCAD file to modify layout details such as taxiways and gates. For additional illumination effects, ensure you download the required lighting library (file name: fsx_lts.zip) by Jim Dhaenens.

Airport Expansion and Additions

Bole International sits at a high elevation in central Ethiopia, serving as a prominent gateway for global and regional flights. This rework employs a range of stock FSX resources, representing terminal buildings, service vehicles, and other eye-catching features. Expect a dynamic cargo zone with extra parking spots, contributing to a more lifelike simulation of local airline operations. Ethiopian Airlines, the national carrier, primarily operates wide-body jets from this hub, so the add-on effectively reflects the large-scale traffic passing through the airport.

Addis Ababa Airport Scenery.

Addis Ababa Airport Scenery.

Technical Highlights

  • Customized Airport Environment: Restructured passenger and cargo areas for enhanced immersion.
  • AFCAD Refinements: Enlarged or shifted parking spots and taxiways for traffic optimization.
  • Lighting Requirements: fsx_lts.zip by Jim Dhaenens must be installed to activate high-intensity runway and apron lights.
  • Additional Scenery Objects: Ground vehicles, storage buildings, and static ramp elements delivering a busier atmosphere.

Addis Ababa Airport Scenery.

Addis Ababa Airport Scenery.

Installing the Add-On

Place the HAAB_ADD folder into your Addon Scenery directory, then open the scenery library to add it as a new area. Most of the objects use the standard visual library found in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, so no separate downloads are necessary besides the lighting package. Configuration steps are straightforward, and once activated, you will immediately see the upgraded airport environment.

Developer Notes

This is the first Microsoft Flight Simulator X scenery created by Lee Marrow. Feedback and suggestions remain welcome for future updates. Enjoy exploring the main gateway to Ethiopia's capital, where high-altitude conditions and a bustling aviation scene unite for an engaging flight simulation experience. Remember to install the lighting library by Jim Dhaenens (file name: fsx_lts.zip) to appreciate full realism.

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File information

Filename
haab1.zip
File size
218.54 KB
Virus scan
Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D 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. Place scenery in Addon Scenery

    Create a folder under FSX\Addon Scenery\ containing scenery and texture sub-folders.
  3. Activate in Scenery Library

    In FSX, go to Settings → Scenery Library → Add Area. Higher priority means it overrides lower entries for the same location.
  4. 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.

FSX / Prepar3D coordinates (or generate a flight plan)
8.97790000,38.79930000
Decimal degrees
8.977900°, 38.799300°
Degrees, minutes, seconds
8° 58' 40.440" N 38° 47' 57.480" E

Launch FSX or Prepar3D and use Flights → Load to open the downloaded .pln file. Your aircraft will be positioned at this location.

What’s inside this archive

The archive haab1.zip has 12 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

Filename/Directory File Date File Size
Addon Scenery08.29.090 B
HAAB Read me.txt08.29.09632 B
haab.jpg08.29.09102.10 kB
HAAB_ADD08.29.090 B
scenery08.29.090 B
AFX_HAAB.bgl08.29.0920.06 kB
HAAB_BLD.bgl08.29.091.21 kB
HAAB_lights.bgl08.29.09572 B
HAAB_OBJ.bgl08.29.092.81 kB
haab1.jpg08.29.09107.94 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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