-For MSFS 2020 ONLY-

A brand new, fully rebuilt version built exclusively for MSFS 2024 is now available at the Flightsim.to store:

https://store.flightsim.to/product/frederick-municipal-airport-kfdk

Version 2.1 adds custom 3D models for the AOPA National Aviation Community Center hangars. Some other minor fixes as well!

Version 2.0 updates KFDK to be compatible with MSFS City Update 9: Northeastern USA.  Extensive rework of taxiways and aprons to match the latest airport layout included with the new satellite imagery that is now provided in the sim with City Update 9.  See changlog for additional changes.

Some of the features that are included:

1.  Custom 3D models crafted for the Airways Inn building, Signature Flight Support/adjacent large GA hangars, north GA hangars, midfield GA hangars (incl. Advanced Aviation, EAA), AOPA buildings, AOPA NACC hangars, Frederick Flight Center, MD State Police hangar, Keystone hangar, ATC tower and the VOR station.

2.  Full airport rebuild including the runway 23-5 extension completed in 2021 as well as new aprons/taxiways (colors matched as closely as possible).  Layout current as of 5/2023. Airport construction appears to still be ongoing.

3.  Satellite ground imagery cleaned up by adding grass and construction clutter to certain areas. 

4.  Trees removed inside the airport boundary as well as on some of the approaches using Google Earth/Bing satellite photos as a reference.  Trees/bushes added around AOPA complex and some of the other custom buildings.

5.  Hand-placed precision markings on runway 23 as well as manual placing of centerlines on both runways.

6.  Hand-placed runway and taxiway lights as well as correct taxiway signs, T-parking spots and matching taxiway markings.

7.  Several AI buildings in and around airport replaced with more realistic objects (MSFS/Asobo obects).  Most buildings on airport property are now custom built.  Some of the AI buildings on Airport Rd replaced with default buildings due to some bad photogrammtry.

8.  ILS and glideslope antennas added and placed in proper locations.  Windsocks have also been placed in proper locations as well with a custom segmented circle/windsock that is lighted.

9.  24 GA parking spots added and some static aircraft included around the airport.  Helipad included in front of the MD State Police hangar along with a midfield helipad.

11.  Fuel station added in the proper location along with some static fuel trucks.

12.  Night lighting added to the main hangar areas and buildings.

13.  VASI's are now the correct type and in the proper locations.

14.  Added fencing around the main parking area.  Hand painted parking lot lines added along with some static vehicles and picnic tables.

 

Any comments/suggestions are welcome.  I hope this makes KFDK a much more enjoyable experience!  

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KFDK - Frederick Municipal Airport (Frederick, MD)

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK) is a popular GA airport located 40 miles west of Baltimore and 40 miles NW of Washington DC. Home to AOPA, this is a full rebuild of the airport and a big improvement over the default version.

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