MSFS scenery developer Vuelosimple, renowned for recent releases like Kilimanjaro International Airport (HTKJ) and Owen Roberts International Airport (MWCR), has released its rendition of Velana International Airport (VRMM), the gateway to the Maldives.
Velana International Airport (VRMM) is an international airport located on Hulhulé Island in the North Malé Atoll. Serving as the capital of the Maldives, Malé, it stands as the primary entry point for tourists. Originally established as Hulhulé Airport in 1960, it featured a runway made of slotted steel sheets, later replaced by a concrete runway in 1966. The inaugural commercial flight, an Air Ceylon Avro 748, landed on April 10th, 1962.
Presently, the airport has undergone significant expansion. Boasting a new 3,400m runway, an enhanced seaplane terminal acting as a base for carriers like Trans Maldivian, ferrying tourists to over 80 resorts scattered across the country, and a new international terminal set for completion by 2025. Velana International Airport (VRMM) serves as the home port for Maldivian, the country’s flag carrier. Various carriers operate long-haul jets from its newly inaugurated runway, including Condor to Frankfurt, Emirates to Dubai and Colombo, and Virgin Atlantic to London Heathrow, among others.
Vuelosimple, the MSFS scenery developer, has meticulously recreated this Maldivian aviation hub, offering MSFS users an opportunity to explore its wonders. The product includes an accurate ground layout, high-quality custom buildings and textures, as well as custom building interiors. Moreover, the developer has faithfully replicated the soon-to-be-opened new international terminal, the new control tower, and the new seaplane base, providing Twin Otter pilots a chance to refine their parking skills. Notably, custom landmarks such as Hul Hule Island Resort, the Masjid Sabeel Mosque, and the China Friendship Bridge have all been faithfully recreated.
For those yearning to escape into paradise, Vuelosimple’s rendition of Velana International Airport (VRMM) is available on the simMarket store page for €14.99 excl. VAT. Dive into the serenity of the Maldives and experience the beauty of this virtual oasis.
Feature List
- New Passenger terminal with interiors
- New Control tower with interiors
- Complete seaplante terminal with operational docks
- Updated runway, custom taxiways, parking positions, and new GA and CARGO Aprons.
- All surrounding buildings modeled, including new VIP Lounge, Shopping Center by the sea, new fuel tanks zone, new cargo terminal and more
- Hul Hule Island Hotel
- Detailed Masjid Sabeel mosque
- China Friendship bridge
- Fully custom night illumination
- LOD optimisation for MSFS2020
