Pacific Island Simulations (PacSim) has released its impressive version of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH) for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This new airport from PacSim promises an unprecedented level of detail and accuracy for simmers exploring Ohio’s capital city’s premier airport.
If you look directly at the promotional images of this product, you will probably be impressed by what is seen. PacSim has clearly paid great attention to detail in the opticsand this version appears to be at the higher end of the spectrum of typical airport versions for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
PacSims KCMH for MSFS has an impressive list of features that demonstrate the developer’s meticulous work:
- Precise replicas of the terminal, airport halls and the entire airport layout
- Detailed interior design of all three main halls (A, B and C)
- Custom animated jetways and high-resolution PBR textures
- Precise airline parking codes ensure realistic gate allocation
- Custom floor textures for the airport and passenger area
- Carefully placed autogenous vegetation that matches the real airport environment
- Elevation and terrain network corrections, including the prominent depressions of Sawyer Road
- Realistic apron and taxiway details, complete with oil stains and tire tracks
- Adding vehicles and equipment to the airport environment for greater immersion
- Accurate depictions of FAA towers, parking garages and nearby buildings
John Glenn Columbus International Airport, renamed in honor of the astronaut and U.S. senator in 2016, serves as a major hub for Ohio’s largest city. With 148 daily nonstop flights to 31 destinations on nine airlines, KCMH is a busy mid-sized airport that plays a critical role in connecting the Midwest to the rest of the world.
The airport has one terminal with three halls and a total of 34 gates. Particularly noteworthy is Hall C, which houses the airport’s customs facility and the only gate (Gate 46) that can accommodate larger aircraft such as the Boeing 767, 777 and 787, as well as various wide-body aircraft models from Airbus.
PacSim’s attention to detail extends beyond the immediate confines of the airport. The package includes accurate depictions of nearby hotels, a golf course clubhouse and various airport-related facilities such as the Republic Airways maintenance hangar and the NetJets facility.
Despite the attention to detail, PacSim says optimization efforts have been made to ensure smooth performance without sacrificing image fidelity.
KCMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport is now available in the PacSim Store. Price: 20,99 €.
