iniBuilds announced back in August that they were working with Manchester Airport Group (MAG) to bring the UK airport to life in Microsoft Flight Simulator. They have now provided a massive update on the project, with a hint that release is very close.
To begin, iniBuilds highlighted just how extensive their partnership with the airport is. With guided tours and access to the new Terminal 2, iniBuilds has been able to capture all the details needed to bring the airport to life. This has enabled the team to ensure that, from the release, the Manchester Airport (EGCC) will be as accurate as possible. They have also worked with local community members, pilots, and ground ops personnel to capture every nuanced detail.
The team has focused heavily on detail, starting with hand-made ground textures across runways, aprons, paths, and roadways, all paired with accurate 2025-era airport markings and layout. The landside is just as detailed, featuring bespoke decals, vegetation, signage, and parking elements that mirror the real location.
Over 180 custom objects have been crafted for the scenery, including refined buildings, vehicles, and environmental clutter. Terminals have been built from the ground up with crisp texturing, while HD jetways and dynamic airport lighting add further realism throughout the airfield. GSX users will find an included profile ready to go from day one. Performance has also been considered, with extensive LOD optimisation across assets and full use of the newest MSFS2024 SDK capabilities.
There is no cemented release date as of yet, but the team said that they will be giving it to content creators soon, so hopefully it will be not far off. Stay tuned to FSElite for more.
Features
- Full iniManager compatibility allowing easy configuration for optimal performance on your system
- Hand-made ground textures with crisp, bespoke texture sets for runways, aprons, paths, and roads
- True-to-life airport landside recreation with custom ground decals, signposts, vegetation, parking barriers, and more
- Accurately modeled and positioned dynamic airport lighting for enhanced realism
- 180+ hand-crafted models featuring custom-made buildings, vehicles, and objects
- Hand crafted terminals with crisp textures providing a fresh, modern appearance
- HD jetways with intricate details enhancing the airport’s realism
- Highly detailed models of all airport buildings, objects, and surroundings
- Full HD ground poly matching the 2025 airport layout
- Up-to-date airport layout reflecting the current, real-world location
- Official GSX profile included in the scenery folder and iniManager download
- Level of Detail (LOD) optimization for every model ensuring the best performance possible
- Use of the latest MSFS2024 SDK features for optimal performance and smooth experience
- Bespoke taxi signage true to real-world specifications
