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Iditarod Checkpoint #2
Yentna Bend Strip is one of 24 airstrips and airports on the Iditarod Trail that runs from Anchorage to Nome. The Iditarod Airforce is a group of pilots who volunteer their time and planes to service the 24 race checkpoints.
Yentna Bend Strip is not included in MSFS 2020. I have created it from aerial photos and images I found on the internet and from the data on the AirNav and SkyVector web sites. It is a simple 1000-foot (300 M) dirt/turf strip. The Yentna Bend Roadhouse, which is the checkpoint and rest stop for the sled dog racers, is located across the river, about 1000 meters NE of the strip.
The actual ICAO, FAA, and IATA airport code for Yentna Bend strip is 0AK2. However, MSFS 2020 has that code given to Cape Simpson Airport. There are some sources on the internet that have it also. So I have given Yentna Bend Strip "0AK4" in order to add it to the sim. If someone has a better solution, please let me know. (BTW: Cape Simpson airport is closed).
Dimensions: 1000 x 75 feet (300 x 25 meters)
Surface: Dirt/Turf
Runway: 03 / 21
To learn more about the Iditarod, its airports, and the race itself, go to the Iditarod.com website. I’ve included a link to a short video, Wings of the Iditarod that features the Iditarod Airforce.
To replicate Iditarod conditions, I recommend setting your sim Weather parameters to:
Month = March. Snow Depth = 29”. Temperature = 0 degrees.
Installation:
Copy the airport folder inside of the Zip file into your MSFS Community folder.
Many thanks to the creators of the Required and Recommended libraries. If you have not previously installed these libraries in your Community folder, some objects may not be visible in your sim. Remember, you only have to install these one time. Also, go to the sim marketplace and download the free UK2000 Scenery Common Library. All Microsoft World Updates should be installed also.
Easter Egg is hidden at the village.
Note: "Parking Dock 99" is the seaplane parking at the village, half a mile NE of the airstrip.
Yentna Bend Strip (0AK4)
Yentna Bend Strip was not originally included in MSFS 2020. I have created it from aerial photos and images I found on the internet and from the data on the AirNav and SkyVector web sites. It is a simple 1000 foot dirt/turf strip. The only real feature is the Yentna Bend Roadhouse which is the checkpoint and reststop for the sled dog racers.
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Version 2 is a major update that separates the airstrip and the actual Iditarod checkpoint. All scenery has been replaced and signage added. Enjoy this more accurate rendition.
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Log Inover 1 year ago
It's actually there in Flightsim.to. Yentna Bend is documented there as a USA airport.
over 1 year ago
over 1 year ago
Question: is there a listing (in addition to the picture map) of all these airfields, to make then easier to download, or perhaps merge also to one large package?
How about flight plan file trough all these, would also be convenient.
I manage well w/o, and interesting to research area and maps one by one.
over 1 year ago
over 1 year ago
thank you very very much for this update 😊👍
over 1 year ago
over 2 years ago
over 2 years ago
thank you for your work.
Why do I have a concrete grid track?
over 2 years ago
over 4 years ago
I am getting a checkerboard pattern on the runway, like lighter and darker textures of snow in repeating squares. I have the listed dependencies and your other airports seem to work fine. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks for your airports. They're great.
over 4 years ago
I've seen that before also. I'll try different materials to see if I can eliminate that.
Thanks.
over 4 years ago
OK I tweaked the textures and do not see any runway checker patterns in version 1.1.3. Send me a print screen if you still are getting them.
over 4 years ago
What a project wish you the Best :) Fly the area quite a bit, was on my Bucket List to be at race at some point