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    Description

    Google Maps and OpenStreetMap for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 / 2024

    A web application that allows to monitor your flight on an interactive map from any device with a web browser.

    Features:
    - Google Maps and OpenStreetMap support
    - Displaying route with different colors indicating aircraft's altitude
    - Finding and displaying airports within a specified distance from the aircraft

    This is an open source project - check it out on GitHub

    How to use

    Installing

    1. Download the latest release
    2. Unzip the downloaded file

    Starting

    1. Navigate to the extracted folder and run the maps-server.exe file
    2. When prompted, allow for the access through firewall, otherwise you won't be able to open the map from other devices
    3. Follow the information displayed on screen
    4. As soon as you start your flight in Flight Simulator, you should see the aircraft properly displayed on the map

    Updating

    1. Delete the folder containing all of this program's files
    2. Follow the installation guide again

    Troubleshooting

    If your Google Maps view is grayed out and For development purposes only or any error message is displayed, you'll need to provide a Google Maps API key, you can get a free trial here (the key has to have access to the Maps JavaScript API). After you've obtained your key, you can simply copy and paste it into api_key.txt file located inside your extracted folder. After your free trial has expired, you can still use the Google Maps API for free, as long as you don't exceed 200$ a month (which should be more than enough for personal use) or you can always use OpenStreetMap for free without providing any additional stuff.

    Updates

    v2.1.0

    - added display of more information about airports
    - added status icon
    - updated SimConnect libraries
    - other improvements and bug fixes

    v2.0.0

    - added support for OpenStreetMap
    - project has been rewritten for easier distribution and usage - no need of any installation
    - improved displaying route
    - other small improvements

    v1.1.0

    - added option to display route on the map
    - added option to show airports in a selected radius
    - updated UI for both desktop and mobile

    v1.0.1

    - app now properly closes connection with the SIM when window is closed (previously only when it was terminated with CTRL+C)
    - follow is now temporarily disabled when user interacts with the map, allowing for easier looking around the map
    - map now fits into the window (no scrollbar on the right)
    - app will now notify users of a new release

    Comments(56)

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    h

    6 months ago

    Exactly what I was looking for. Small and uncomplicated. Thank you so much!!
    P

    over 1 year ago

    Je vole sur MSFS 2020 pour PC. Après un téléchargement rapide, une installation sans problème, et un lancement sans soucis, je dois dire que google-map-for msfs correspond exactement à mes attentes et à sa description. Merci Rybeuz100 et bravo!
    D

    over 2 years ago

    i installed that and it's not working i don't understand your tutorial😢 ifyou tell me how to work whit this i will give you 5 stars
    R

    over 2 years ago

    I can't help you if you don't provide any details. What exactly is not working for you?
    D

    over 2 years ago

    i don't know how to turn on the map😢
    r

    over 2 years ago

    This is no longer working since the latest SIM update, any plans to fix it?
    R

    over 2 years ago

    Thanks for letting me know, I was not aware of any issues. What exactly is not working? Do you see any error messages? Everything seems to be working fine for me
    R

    over 2 years ago

    I published a quick update. It includes an update of the SimConnect library, which should hopefully resolve any issues you have experienced
    r

    over 2 years ago

    It's the google maps part that's not working, open street bit works
    R

    over 2 years ago

    It looks like Google updated the Maps API so it's not working at all and throws an error when the API key is not provided. It should still work fine if you fill the api_key.txt
    r

    over 2 years ago

    Sorry I don't understand what you mean, my api file is empty at the moment
    B

    over 2 years ago

    Downloaded, installed, runs, shows the grey screen.

    Got the api key, copy-pasted into api_key.txt, restarted, get a big fat "Oops - something went wrong". Javascript console says that api key needs to be loaded via a callback, not directly.

    Also, no instructions to use openstreetmaps.

    So, broken.

    I already have nginx and php-cgi installed (start when I need to test files locally, stop when I'm done), no problems, so it's not like I am not able to run a server ... and no problems with running Little Navmap. So it's the app. Sorry :-(

    Needs, at the very least, a README or HOWTO for openstreetmaps
    R

    over 2 years ago

    Did you assign correct permissions to your API key?

    There's a button to switch to OpenStreetMap, top-right corner, map icon.

    I'm not sure how nginx and php-cgi is relevant here - it's not needed. Just run the server, as written in the instructions.
    k

    almost 3 years ago

    Thank you for this app. Very simple to activate and use with openstreetmaps .
    g

    almost 3 years ago

    thank you but I don't understand how to launch your app from an ipad. I only found an .exe in the zip file...?
    S

    almost 3 years ago

    You need to run the program on a Windows PC and follow the instructions.
    k

    about 3 years ago

    Thank you very much.

    MSFS 2020MSFS 2024

    Google Maps and OpenStreetMap for Microsoft Flight Simulator

    Track your flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator with Google Maps and OpenStreetMap support using this web application. Monitor your aircrafts altitude with colored routes and easily find nearby airports. This open source project allows for interactive map viewing on various devices with a web browser.

    Downloads7K
    Version2.1.0
    File Size5.57 MB
    Published4 years ago
    Updated2 years ago

    User Reviews

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    More Information

    Simulator
    MSFS2020/24
    Sub-CategoryOthers

    Version History

    - added display of more information about airports - added status icon - updated SimConnect libraries - other improvements and bug fixes