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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 or FS2004 as it's known in the industry was the flight simulator that modernized the industry.  Released back in 2003 by Microsoft, this version was a game-changer for the future of PC flight simulation.

While many years have passed since its release, many thousands of users have stuck with this old faithful and never even shifted to the newer FSX (which was released in 2006).

While the freeware and payware released have slowed down for this version, many developers have still built in compatibility for FS2004.  From time to time, new releases come out that include FS2004 compatibility and we will announce them in the news section below.

Also included below are four articles that may be of interest (editor's selection), chosen by our in-house editors and updated every two days.

Don't forget, we still support FS2004 add-ons and have many thousands of free to download files in our file library here.

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AlphaSim Releases EE Lightning

Now available from AlphaSim for FS2004 and FS2002 is the English Electric Lightning F.1/F.2 set. The first of three…

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Flight Planning Made Easy With Virtual Dispatch

Flight Planning Made Easy With Virtual Dispatch

Virtual Dispatch is a dynamic freeware resource that streamlines flight plan creation and precise route management for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. With integrated ACARS functionality,…

1 min read
Carenado Releases PA32R 301 Saratoga SP For FS2004

Carenado Releases PA32R 301 Saratoga SP For FS2004

Flight simulator enthusiasts can now experience Carenado’s newly introduced PA32R 301 Saratoga SP for FS2004, a meticulously crafted single-engine standout with advanced autopilot systems,…

2 min read
Boeing 767-200 and -300 for FS2004 Released by CLS

Boeing 767-200 and -300 for FS2004 Released by CLS

CLS has introduced meticulously modeled Boeing 767-200 and -300 aircraft for FS2004, featuring 24 high-resolution liveries, a fully interactive 3D Virtual Cockpit, and rich animations that…

2 min read
Carenado Releases PA-28-181 Archer II For FS2004

Carenado Releases PA-28-181 Archer II For FS2004

FS2004 enthusiasts can now experience Carenado’s newly built Piper PA-28-181 Archer II, complete with a refined 3D model, lifelike textures, and crisp flight dynamics. This fresh iteration…

2 min read
SKYSimulations Release DC9 For FS2004

SKYSimulations Release DC9 For FS2004

SKYSimulations has revealed a meticulously crafted DC-9 for Flight Simulator 2004, mirroring genuine performance with comprehensive systems, dual 2D and 3D panels, and high-resolution…

2 min read
PAOB Fokker 50 Released for FS2004

PAOB Fokker 50 Released for FS2004

This meticulously crafted Fokker 50 package from PAOB for FS2004 offers precise modeling, realistic flight dynamics, and integrated checklists that immerse pilots in genuine cockpit…

2 min read
SimFlight 3D Release 1958 Cessna 172 For FS2004

SimFlight 3D Release 1958 Cessna 172 For FS2004

Take flight in the newly released vintage 1958 Cessna 172 for FS2004 from SimFlight 3D, showcasing authentic flight dynamics, an accurate cockpit with functional gauges, and crisp…

1 min read
Homestead General Aviation Airport released by MikeMax

Homestead General Aviation Airport released by MikeMax

Experience the meticulously recreated Homestead General Aviation Airport by MikeMax, a county-owned public-use facility in Florida showcased with photorealistic ground imagery, detailed 3D…

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Cuzco Scenery released by Latin VFR for FS2004/FSX

Cuzco Scenery released by Latin VFR for FS2004/FSX

LatinVFR’s new scenery showcases Cuzco (Cusco) in Peru for FS2004/FSX with stunning photoreal textures, precise topography, and faithful urban coverage. This high-altitude location at over…

3 min read
TSS Releases ATR 42/72 Sound Pack

TSS Releases ATR 42/72 Sound Pack

For FS2004 pilots craving authentic turboprop immersion, TSS’s ATR 42/72 Soundpack merges pristine six-blade engine recordings with genuine cockpit cues—from crisp autopilot alerts to…

1 min read
AFG Caravelle III Released for FS2004

AFG Caravelle III Released for FS2004

Experience the freshly unveiled Sud Aviation Caravelle III for FS2004, meticulously crafted with intricate animations, a working brake parachute, and a specialized cockpit layout that…

2 min read
Shockwave 3D Lights Redux Now For FS2004/FSX

Shockwave 3D Lights Redux Now For FS2004/FSX

Elevate your virtual aviation setup with this comprehensive lighting upgrade, complete with dynamic strobes, powerful beacons, and enhanced runway illuminations that integrate seamlessly…

1 min read
New Texture Bundle Pack For FS2004

New Texture Bundle Pack For FS2004

In this new FS2004 texture bundle, you’ll find enriched runway, sky, and foliage visuals that ensure photoreal realism while maintaining minimal performance impact, courtesy of Aero Files’…

3 min read
CLS Announces Eclipse 500

CLS Announces Eclipse 500

CLS’s brand-new Eclipse 500 add-on elevates your virtual flights with a sleek, compact jet that features a meticulously crafted cockpit, interactive cabin elements, and robust weather…

4 min read
Wings of Power WWII Fighters Goes Gold

Wings of Power WWII Fighters Goes Gold

In this fresh WWII pack from Shockwave Productions, sim pilots can immerse themselves in historically precise warbirds, including the famed P-51D Mustang and agile Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero.…

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Just Flight Announces 777 Professional For FS2004

Just Flight Announces 777 Professional For FS2004

Experience Just Flight’s meticulously rendered Boeing 777 for Flight Simulator 2004, offering an expertly modeled flight deck, multi-variant selection, and reactive control surfaces that…

3 min read1
Concorde SSTSIM Released

Concorde SSTSIM Released

Step into the cockpit with Concorde SSTSIM, developed in tandem with Flight One Software for FS2004, featuring advanced flight planning, meticulous engineering oversight, and thorough…

2 min read1
Level-D Simulations - The 767 Service Pack 2 Released

Level-D Simulations - The 767 Service Pack 2 Released

Take advantage of the newly launched Service Pack 2 for the high-fidelity Level-D Boeing 767-300ER, crafted by Flight One Software and Level-D Simulations. This major update enhances…

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Majestic Software Updates Dash 8 Q300

Majestic Software Updates Dash 8 Q300

Majestic Software’s newest patch for the MJC Dash 8 Q300 merges advanced performance boosts with refined autopilot functionality for streamlined turboprop operations. The free download…

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707 Professional Now Available

707 Professional Now Available

Just Flight’s newly arrived 707 Professional for FS2004 presents an intricately modeled Boeing 707 lineup, complete with the -320 ADV, cargo variant, VC-137C “Air Force One,” and E-3A…

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Eaglesoft Cirrus SR20 G2 Now Available

Eaglesoft Cirrus SR20 G2 Now Available

Eaglesoft Development Group’s new Cirrus SR20 G2 for FS2004 is a meticulously Gmax-modeled addition to the realm of private aviation sims, featuring a fully interactive cockpit. This…

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Quad City Challenger Two Ultralight Released

Quad City Challenger Two Ultralight Released

Immerse yourself in Golden Eagles Squadron and Custom Classics’ fresh Quad City Challenger Two Ultralight package for FS2004, featuring 16 distinctive models that include amphibious and…

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Eaglesoft Releases CJ1

Eaglesoft Releases CJ1

This advanced Cessna CitationJet CJ1 from Eaglesoft Development Group offers two distinct performance models, ensuring smooth operation on both top-tier and modest systems. Featuring…

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AlphaSim Releases EE Lightning

AlphaSim Releases EE Lightning

AlphaSim’s new English Electric Lightning F.1/F.2 release for FS2002 and FS2004 merges meticulously crafted aerodynamics, dynamic afterburner effects, and authentic cockpit detail,…

2 min read3
FS Global 2005 Now Available

FS Global 2005 Now Available

FS Global 2005 from Pilot's GesmbH is now shipping as an extensive terrain enhancer for FS2002 and FS2004, featuring three DVDs of compressed global mesh data from NASA's SRTM for…

2 min read2
AlphaSim Releases Dassault Mirage IV

AlphaSim Releases Dassault Mirage IV

AlphaSim’s newly unveiled Dassault Mirage IV for flight simulator enthusiasts delivers a high-performance supersonic experience, showcasing three specialized variants with dynamic…

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AlphaSim Releases F-111 Aardvark

AlphaSim Releases F-111 Aardvark

AlphaSim’s newly unveiled F-111 Aardvark suite provides a meticulously detailed warplane for flight simulation enthusiasts, complete with the FB-111A, F-111F, and RAAF F-111G plus multiple…

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Eaglesoft Releases Cessna Citation II/SP

Eaglesoft Releases Cessna Citation II/SP

Eaglesoft’s newly unveiled Cessna Citation II/SP for FS2004 and FSX merges highly detailed 3D craftsmanship, top-tier avionics integration, and precise systems modeling—from pressurization…

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RealAir Simulations Announces Spitfire

RealAir Simulations Announces Spitfire

RealAir Simulations is set to introduce the storied Spitfire Mark XIV to FS2004 this summer, delivering an advanced flight model with a commanding top speed approaching 450 mph, complete…

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PMDG Releases Boeing 737-800

PMDG Releases Boeing 737-800

Flight sim fans can now dive into the meticulously crafted Boeing 737-800 from PMDG, featuring enhanced avionics, genuine cockpit instrumentation, and a robust flight management system for…

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Aeroworx Announces Super King Air B200

Aeroworx Announces Super King Air B200

Aeroworx is poised to introduce its FS2004 edition of the acclaimed Beechcraft Super King Air B200, integrating advanced EFIS-84 instrumentation and a GDI-based EADI and EHSI for…

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FS2004 Multiplayer

FS2004 Multiplayer

This new FS2004 forum invites flight sim fans to exchange IP addresses and session details, making it easier than ever to jump into real-time online flights. From learning about…

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Scenery Peru North & Lima For FS2004 Released

Scenery Peru North & Lima For FS2004 Released

This all-new Scenery Peru North & Lima for FS2004 delivers an immersive flight simulation experience by combining precise mesh terrain at LOD9, redesigned airports, and accurate…

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Captain Sim Releases Yakovlev Yak 3

Captain Sim Releases Yakovlev Yak 3

Captain Sim’s new Yakovlev Yak-3 for FS2004 reimagines one of the fastest WWII warplanes in a meticulously crafted Gmax build, complete with advanced animation, reflective textures, and a…

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Reality XP Releases FS2004 Weather Radar

Reality XP Releases FS2004 Weather Radar

Reality XP’s Wx500 for FS2004 delivers a sophisticated meteorological scanning system, complete with accurate precipitation detection, adjustable radar tilt, and crisp visuals. It…

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