Orbx is back with a brand-new large international airport in the United States. Detroit Metropolitan Airport (KDTW) serves the area in and around Michigan, United States. The airport has been in development for 2 years now and versions are coming to X-Plane 12 and Microsoft Flight Simulator. Further to the airport being in development, Landmarks Detroit will also be made available, giving you the chance to add the city to your airport package.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport
An Indie developer for Orbx has been leading the charge on this mammoth task for around two years now, and work is nearing completion. Expect plenty of features like a detailed terminal building, accurate ground layout, stands, and airport-specific ground service equipment. Every building has been custom made for the most authentic experience possible, and everything has been done to ensure there is minimal performance impact.
Detroit Airport in MSFS
Detroit Airport in XP12
On X-Plane 12, you will find animated hangars, road traffic and compatibility with Ortho4XP.
Landmarks Detroit
Included with Landmarks Detroit will be 52 custom buildings that represent the city itself. This includes large amounts of detail across the waterfront and industrial areas along the Detroit River. There are also generic models for cranes, vehicles, structures and more. It will be coming to both X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Landmarks Detroit for MSFS
Landmarks Detroit for XP
Orbx says that the landmarks project will be released first, followed by the airport. It’s not clear when it will be released, but Orbx says it will be sooner than later. Expect both products to be included in some kind of bundle deal.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (KDTW) Features
- Custom KDTW-specific GSE
- Custom KDTW-specific jetways
- Custom Mesh for both MSFS and XP12 (compatible with Ortho4xp)
- Custom animations all over the airfield including toggleable hangar doors in XP12 and animated shuttles
- Every building on the airfield is a custom 1:1 replica. No generic models were used throughout the scene
- Hundreds of hours refining the level of detail allowing higher details without a performance hit.
- Seasonal effects such as snow piles and custom weather maps allow a more realistic water and snow accumulation
- Animated highway/roadway traffic (XP12)
- Full 1:1 terminal interiors
- Spirit, Endeavor, Signature, and SkyWest hangar interiors modeled
Landmarks Detroit Features
- Over 52 custom buildings and structures.
- Detailed representation of the waterfront and industrial areas along the Detroit River.
- A large amount of highly detailed generic models replace the city’s photogrammetry data, including models for cranes, chimneys, vehicles, structures, and much more.
- Animated Detroit People Mover on the raised tracks through the city’s downtown.
- Emissive textures on all buildings for dazzling nighttime flying across the city
