Vancouver Harbour Airport  CYHC

My Vancouver Harbour Airport scenery was created using photos and videos found on the internet for ideas and textures. Some features such as the radio mast appear in some photos I found but not others. Not sure if they still exist in the real world or not.

ICAO                    CYHC

Navigation aids None exist

                             Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) 11kms (7 miles) SSW

Location             Country                                              CANADA

                             Province                                          BRITISH COLUMBIA

                             City                                                  VANCOUVER

                             Airport                                             VANCOUVER HARBOUR

Runway/Starting Positions          NORTHWEST - hypothetical runway start position
5 dock positions

Coordinates       49.29070 -123.11788

Credits

A.F. Scrub           C172 Cessna – static (converted from FSX freeware)

Original flyable FSX aircraft was created by A.F.Scrub

The document included contains the following -
This project is released as freeware.  You may modify it and repaint it. You may upload this file to another website as long as it is not for profit.

You need the written permission of the original authors to use any of these files for commercial purposes, otherwise a simple credit would be nice.

NOTE  A.F. Scrubb has given permission via email to use his aircraft as a static model

Eugene Heyart  DHC3 (early model) Otter amphibian aircraft (ex fs2004)

The original DHC3 used to create the static model came with the following –
This package is freeware.
This software may be freely used, copied and distributed with the following restrictions:
DO NOT place these files anywhere that requires a fee for downloading. 
DO NOT place any of these files in any commercial package or any CD collection without the authors consent.
Eugene Heyart    Luxembourg 

NOTE   Eugene Heyart has given permission via email to use his aircraft as a static model

Premier Aircraft Design DHC3a (later turbo version) Otter amphibian aircraft (ex FSX)

The original aircraft used to create the static model came with the following –

This is freeware, and must not be sold, copied to any commercial product,
or uploaded to any site that charges and sort of fee for access.

This file may be freely distributed.

Please note that Premiere Aircraft Design closed on February 16th 2022 and is no longer contactable (for permission to use which flightsim.to expects) and in fact at least two of its founders (Barry Blaisdell and Jean-Pierre Brisard) are now deceased.
I have unsuccessfully attempted to contact the only other founder, Bob May, for permission.

Blender

Airport Design Editor

 

Installation Instructions:

Firstly if you are uupdating from the original version the firstly REMOVE cyhc-vancouver-harbour-water-aerodrome from your community folder.

Unzip this folder to a temporary folder and copy the “vancouver-harbour-water-aerodrome-cyhc” folder into your FS2020 COMMUNITY FOLDER

For a more realistic view of the area copy the “vancouverscenery-3d” folder into your FS2020 COMMUNITY FOLDER. This adds 3D satellite imagery displaying an improved waterfront and buildings adjacent to the airport docks. It might affect fps (frames per second) when used on a low spec PC. If you notice a drop in performance then delete/remove it from the Community folder.

 

Optional

There are scenery objects which will only appear if you download and install the following libraries –

              WINDY THINGS library by trfsto (animated Canadian flag on roof of Harbour Air building
                             and windsock) obtainable for download from flightsim.to

              DAVE’S 3D PEOPLE library by BadMed (people on the dock)
                             obtainable for download from flightsim.to

                             

Version 1.0:

- Docks with buildings etc and static aircraft
- Radio mast
- Pedestrian ramp from buildings to the docks.
- 5 parking spots
- 2 take off points

This scenery is freeware and must not be distributed for gain.

Version 1.1:

On request from JUE2265 I have modelled and added the iconic Chevron fuel barge using images located on the internet. It is not highly detailed as I don’t think anyone will bother going close enough to notice.

Please Note change to installation instructions if you are upgrading from the first version.

‘Easter Egg’. Can anyone determine what the employees like to do on the computer in the sales area (in the main building on the left). You will need to look inside the windows.

Would anyone with MSFS2024 advise if this scenery works in MSFS2024. Thanks.

Let me know if you see need of improvement or have any issues with the package.

It has been tested with MSFS2020 1.39.12.0 (as at April 20, 2026)         

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CYHC Vancouver Harbour Airport Canada

Explore an enhanced version of CYHC Vancouver Harbour Airport with this freeware add-on. Featuring docks, static aircraft, a radio mast, and more, this scenery brings a new level of realism to your flights in the Vancouver area. Enjoy 5 parking spots, 2 take-off points, and detailed textures for a more immersive experience in MSFS2020.

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