FSX Allentown/Bethlehem Airport Scenery

This detailed add-on enhances Allentown/Bethlehem Airport (KABE) in Pennsylvania, providing an updated layout of gates, jetways, and cargo ramps that seamlessly integrates into Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) SP2. It introduces precise airline gate assignments, fully functional passenger bridges, and carefully placed parking spots. Created by developer Rob Touchtone, this modification ensures that simmers can enjoy improved immersion at a key aviation facility in eastern Pennsylvania without the need for external libraries.

Realistic Regional Hub Design

Allentown/Bethlehem Airport, often referred to by its KABE code, serves as an important node for both domestic flights and air freight services in the Lehigh Valley area. The virtual rendition implemented here reflects actual airline and cargo operations. Each jetway, gate, and stand has been meticulously positioned via Airport Design Editor (ADE), recreating a realistic flow of passenger and cargo handling.

Visible Jetways and Functional Enhancements

All passenger bridges are visible by default and respond to the CTRL+J command for convenient aircraft boarding and deboarding. Additional features, such as properly arranged parking locations and cargo ramps, provide a more authentic traffic flow. This freeware upgrade also aligns perfectly with AI traffic solutions, including World of AI, ensuring steady and realistic traffic volumes.

Technical Highlights

• Accurate parking placements for different carriers and cargo operators.
• Fully functional jetways, easily activated by keyboard command.
• Layout refined using ADE to ensure correct terminal positions.
• No separate library or extra files required for operation.
• Seamless integration with AI traffic packages.

Streamlined Installation Procedure

File Placement

Extract the enclosed KABE folder to the main FSX directory.

Scenery Library

Open the simulator, navigate to settings, and add the extracted folder as a new scenery area.

Once you have successfully added this entry to the simulator’s scenery library, you can load into KABE and experience the more accurate airfield environment.

Enjoy this expansion of Allentown/Bethlehem Airport, courtesy of Rob Touchtone, and experience an enhanced regional hub in Pennsylvania’s busy aviation network.