Bonn-Hangelar Airfield (EDKB), located just northeast of the city of Bonn in Germany, is one of the oldest operating airfields in the region. Originally established in the early 20th century, it has served a variety of roles, including military operations and civil aviation. Today, it is primarily a public airfield catering to general aviation, flight training, and recreational flying.

The airfield is known for its scenic surroundings and proximity to both Bonn and the Rhine River, making it a popular destination for aviation enthusiasts and visitors alike. It offers a range of facilities, including hangars, maintenance services, and refueling options, accommodating a wide variety of aircraft types.

Over the years, Bonn-Hangelar has become a hub for flight schools, with a focus on both motorized and non-motorized (glider) aviation. It also plays a vital role in supporting regional emergency services, offering facilities for helicopter operations. The airfield's long history and ongoing contributions to aviation make it a significant asset to the local community and the broader aviation network.

If you experience double buildings and/or terrain artifacts within MSFS2024, please copy the folder "0hangar8-airport-edkb-fix24" from the "Doc\" subfolder into your community folder and rename the scenery folder to "zzz-hangar8-airport-edkb-bonn". This should remove buildings and terrain deformations added through 2024's glider-friendly functionality.

Please read the enclosed documentation for all details.

• Approximately 100 custom-designed 3D objects, including buildings, hangars, and other structures, meticulously crafted from scratch.
• High-quality textures created using over 5,000 high-resolution reference images.
• Realistic Airport Layout and MarkingsModified airport layout to accurately represent the real-world Bonn/Hangelar (EDKB).
• Real-world runway, taxiway, and apron markings for enhanced realism.
• Detailed parking spots and apron designs reflecting actual airport operations.
• Includes both the civil side and the Federal Police apron, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the entire airfield.
• Ground TexturesGround textures created using approximately 750 hand-drawn polygons. Realistically simulates various stages of aging and apron deterioration, closely mirroring real-world conditions.
• Custom night lighting applied to scenery objects for immersive nighttime operations.
• Dynamic scenery objects and animations sensitive to the simulation's time, weather and wind conditions. User-controlled taxiway gate between civil and police apron.
• Static aircraft featuring authentic local liveries for added immersion.
• Fully compatible with City Update I, with options available in the configuration tool.
• Designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and compatible with 2024. (Minor bugs may occur in MSFS 2024 due to the platform’s evolving capabilities; however, testers reported compatibility for majority of features and functions.)

• After downloading the zip package, extract its contents using a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip. Navigate to the Community folder in your MSFS directory. Below are the default locations for MSFS 2020 and 2024:
  
  • MSFS 2020 (Microsoft Store): C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community
  • MSFS 2020 (Steam): C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community
  • MSFS 2024 (Microsoft Store): C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Limitless_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community
  • MSFS 2024 (Steam): C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024\Packages\Community
• Copy the entire folder hangar8-airport-edkb-bonn into the Community folder.
• Configure the SceneryOpen the EDKBconfig.exe located inside the hangar8-airport-edkb-bonn folder.

NOTE: For troubleshooting tips and managing the hicc-ups in MSFS2024, please see the Installation Troubleshooting section within the documentation.

This project would not have been possible without the generous support, assistance, and collaboration of the following individuals and organizations:

• Flugplatzgesellschaft Hangelar mbH: Thank you for granting me access to photograph and document the entire airfield, providing the foundational resources needed to create this scenery.
• Fliegerstaffel der Bundespolizei Sankt Augustin: Your invaluable support and insights added a layer of authenticity to the project.
• Photographer Thomas Robbin: For providing high-quality aerial photography that enhanced the accuracy of the scenery.
• Jürgen, Thomas & Jörg for your unconditioal support.

Thanks to the beta testers Florian, Jon, Dave, Marius, Marcus and Robert. Special thanks to Luke for getting us into contact.

This scenery features four external models created by generous contributors and used under the Creative Commons License (CC 4.0).

• Cessna 172 by yangminhao200609 / via SketchFab
• Airbus H135 by GRIP420 / via SketchFab
• Velocity by helijah / via SketchFab
• Fi156 Storch by manilov.ap / via Assetovi

ULA excerpt: Any modification, distribution, redistribution of this scenery for non-commercial or commercial purposes is prohibited without written permission by the author.

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EDKB Bonn/Hangelar

EDKB Bonn/Hangelar adds a detailed recreation of Bonn-Hangelar Airfield in Microsoft Flight Simulator, showcasing this historic airfields rich aviation history. Featuring approximately 100 custom 3D objects, realistic layouts, and high-quality textures, it caters to general aviation and flight training. The add-on includes dynamic scenery, accurate runway markings, and is compatible with both MSFS 2020 and 2024. Users can enhance their simulation experience with immersive night lighting and static aircraft reflecting local liveries.

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