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Cardiff is a place in Wales where people live and do stuff. And they fly to and from here which I think is very sensible.
The last time I was at this airport was a pointless day trip getting the train up from there and flying back from RAF Valley in Angelsey which I highly recommend for fans of obscure aviation. That costs £20. The Welsh government pays the other £160. Thanks, Welsh government. You even get free mid flight refreshments like the old days.
I did not approve of Anglesey's security which was more anal than a TSA ex marine at Miami happening across a traveller wearing a suicide vest and gargling napalm. Since the greatest danger on the flight is a minor Senedd official on a jolly having one more mini can of Coke than they're really supposed to I'm not sure what's going on there.
All the textures have been binned and replaced. Many a building has had a more appropriate replacement. Car parks, outlying areas like the fire training, GA section, British Airways Maintenance and more have been filled out. Light has also been liberally applied.
Since the original taxi system has been upgraded to resemble reality I've kept it. This means you get the odd rubbish ground marking from their system.
This had to be flattened big time since for some reason as as soon as you wipe the original airport the land turns to mush. This is intensely irritating since it started off flat. If you have any terrain glitches let me know.
There's a second version with BA 747s parked up to commemorate... BA 747s parked up. They do block the taxi system though.
Also included as a separate download is just the viaduct and a wee train if you've bought the UK2000 version. Hit the download button and it'll appear as an option.
V 1.4
Adds the terminal. It still needs a bit more detail but doing this was so boring my arse fell off and rolled across the room. I'm looking at it now. It's all black and smelly.
Other than that I've added some extra detail, some items from this - https://flightsim.to/file/23692/superspud-airport-asset-library
And improved a few ground textures.
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EGFF - Cardiff Airport - Upgrade
Enhance your Cardiff Airport experience with this detailed upgrade, featuring improved textures, added buildings, and enhanced lighting. Version 1.4 includes a new terminal and additional details, making your virtual visit more realistic than ever before. Explore the airport and surrounding area with this comprehensive add-on.
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Adds the terminal. Improves a few ground textures and adds extra detail hither and thither
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about 2 years ago
Thnx
about 2 years ago
It'll be a while before I make major upgrades to anything, and this certainly needs it, but if there's a particularly offensive issue then I'll sort it if I see it.
about 2 years ago
I think elevations may have changed a few millimetres... so textures ar ebleeding through.
It dependes on the viewing angle too.
Anyhow, I'll keep an eye out for updates.
Thnx
over 2 years ago
over 2 years ago
Many thanks for all the fine work you've done. For those of us who can't afford payware stuff you've really enhanced the sim by creating some beautiful scenery.
over 2 years ago
I need to give most places a brush up so I'll address this when I can.
over 3 years ago
Many thanks.. Compliments my VFR trip around the UK
over 3 years ago
Very nice.
Looks as good as Orbx stuff that they sell for quid pounds.
Scoundrels. 🤣
over 3 years ago
Great airport.
Works perfectly, looks great
and is a great upgrade for the MSFS.
I particularly like the many small details.
It is compatible with SU11,
thanks for that
over 3 years ago
Fantastic effort for Cardiff, as people below said, "payware look & feel". Thank you and simple install as well, drag and drop into community folder.
almost 4 years ago
Is the SU9 red thingie just some gremlins afraid of turning green? 🤔
almost 4 years ago
I do wish this website would drop that. It's not as if it knows anything about the actual file. It does count for planes though.
I was relaxing here today and it seemed fine.
almost 4 years ago
Hey Superspud, amazing work on Cardiff Airport. Just one tiny thing that will please all the Welsh speaking simmers - "Welcome to Wales" in Welsh is "Croeso i Gymru" ;-)
almost 4 years ago
Weird. I can't imagine I wouldn't have copied it directly. My Welsh isn't so hot. That goes on the list.