FSX Naples Municipal Airport Scenery

Immerse yourself in a carefully overhauled representation of Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF) in Florida for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. This freeware enhancement, created by Art Poole, integrates precise building placements, refreshed aprons, and optimized landclass coverage to offer a more compelling virtual environment. The complete redesign leverages references from updated aerial imagery, ensuring the most current layout of terminals, taxiways, and hangars around the southwestern Florida coast.

Refined Airfield Configuration

Updates in this scenery incorporate freshly placed FBO structures, modernized markings, and realigned taxiways based on current chart information. The airport buildings have been reorganized to match the evolving footprint of the real KAPF, showcasing accurate terminal positioning and newly refined general aviation areas. Because Naples Municipal Airport accommodates business jets, charter services, and private pilots, each aspect of the layout has been carefully calibrated for those operations.

Expanded Landclass Improvements

Surrounding areas benefit from targeted landclass adjustments that blend seamlessly with the Ultimate Terrain X-USA package for an even more authentic depiction of the Florida landscape. These refinements enhance the coastal atmosphere, offering a visually convincing approach and departure experience for all flyers.

Streamlined Integration

To integrate this package, unzip the provided archive and select one of two straightforward methods:

• Dedicated Folder Method: Move the “Naples FL Airport” folder into your “Flight Simulator X\Addon Scenery” directory. Then activate this folder via the simulator’s Scenery Library.
• File Copy Method: Migrate the Scenery files from “Naples FL Airport\Scenery” to “Flight Simulator X\Addon Scenery\Scenery.” Shift the Texture files from “Naples FL Airport\Texture” to “Flight Simulator X\Addon Scenery\Texture.”

Global Library Placement

For accurate rendering of terminal buildings and hangars, copy the Airport_Buildings_AP.bgl and Airport_Buildings_01_AP.bgl files into your “Flight Simulator X\Scenery\Global\Scenery” folder. If you already own earlier versions of these specific library files, consider overwriting them unless your existing ones hold more recent timestamps.

Scenery Complexity Settings

All objects included with this scenery require a “Very Dense” setting in your Scenery Complexity slider. This higher setting ensures the full array of hangars, ramps, and other details appear as intended.

Additional Configuration Notes

The layout is optimized for use in conjunction with Ultimate Terrain X-USA, which provides enhanced roads and topographical data. Users wishing to further customize this airport can utilize Airport Design Editor, a freeware tool that allows advanced modifications to the airfield environment. The associated “Thumbs” folder includes reference images for the custom libraries, aiding in your own object placement or refinement efforts.

Reversion to Default

Should you ever desire to revert to the default FSX airport, deactivate or remove the corresponding KAPF entries in the Addon Scenery Library, depending on which installation approach you selected. The two Airport_Buildings files are shared libraries that expand placement possibilities for various scenery developers and do not need to be removed simply to deactivate Naples Municipal Airport.

Technical Notes and Disclaimer

This freeware package was tested under FSX Deluxe, UTX-USA, Acceleration, and World of AI (WOAI) traffic configurations. It was crafted using Airport Design Editor by ScruffyDuck Software and LibraryCreatorXML, ensuring a robust and widely compatible asset library. Because this add-on is offered without warranty, no liability is assumed for its performance in specific simulator setups. Distribution of this content, in whole or in part, for profit is strictly prohibited.

Authorship and Feedback

All enhancements, landclass alignments, and object placements are credited to Art Poole. For inquiries or concerns about Naples Municipal Airport KAPF scenery, please reach out to the creator directly.