Azrsim’s Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (V3) for MSFS is a major step forward, refining every aspect of the airport’s representation for an even more immersive experience. This update doesn’t just enhance details; it transforms the airport into a vibrant and lifelike hub, built with the highest level of realism.
One of the standout features of V3 is the attention to the airside area, now brimming with high-quality, fully modeled interiors that showcase the terminal’s intricate architecture. Every corner of the airport, from passenger lounges to service areas, is meticulously designed, making the experience of taxiing through or exploring the space feel remarkably authentic. The addition of a metro station further complements the transport hub's complexity, integrating seamlessly into the layout.
The famous military hangar has been revamped, while a new private aviation terminal introduces a luxurious new space that’s just as detailed as the main terminals. Car shades now dot the airport grounds, improving the realism of outdoor spaces and adding to the overall immersion. Inside the ATC tower, the detailed interior brings the control center to life, and the international terminals, along with the piers, are now fully modeled with intricate interiors, capturing the bustling atmosphere of one of the busiest airports in the region.
Custom jetways, including the new SNB models, enhance the boarding and deplaning process, while the custom apron lighting perfectly replicates the orange-ish glow of the real airport, especially noticeable at night when the airport takes on a beautiful, immersive glow.
However, it’s important to note that King Khalid International is a large-sized airport, and the incredible level of detail comes with a performance consideration. With a high number of vertices in the models, especially in the newly added features like the metro station, private terminal, and highly detailed interiors, it’s recommended not to underestimate its performance demands. While the update is all about quality, the size and complexity of the airport mean that users with lower-spec (anything bellow RTX4070/RTX3070) systems may need to adjust settings to maintain smooth performance.
This V3 update for Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is not just about adding more details—it’s about offering a richer, more immersive experience that captures the essence of this bustling Middle Eastern aviation hub. For anyone looking to experience a truly next-level airport simulation, this update is essential, but it’s also important to consider the performance demands due to the high-density models and textures that bring this airport to life.
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Update to my previous review................
The developer kindly reached out to me following my review, and I've now been able to try the V3 of this airport.
Performance is silky smooth on my PC which is great to see. A lot of effort has clearly been put into optimising the scenery.
It still looks fabulous and is well worth a purchase.
This dev creates some really interesting airports that other don't touch which is great to see and I want to keep supporting him as he obviously cares. It's very hard though when updates have to be bought as new purchases. I'm always afraid if I buy an airport from azrsim it will be replaced with a v2 or v3 down the line and I'll have to re-buy it again.
I strongly believe updates should be free unless the airport has been completely rebuilt for a new simulator.
I am however impressed by his support and this is clearly a dev who cares and should be encouraged. He does great work in parts of the World the big names never go near.
Thank you for the excellent post-purchase support. I really appreciate your assistance. The airport details were very helpful, and the lighting looks amazing. Overall, I’m very satisfied and happy with my experience!
For the price tag i would expect much more. I noticed that with the current stage the product does not work with BATC taxi instructions. I just landed in ILS 33L and the ILS did not work. I hope they will fix this soon. Textures and performance seems ok.
A Visual Masterpiece! The intricate details-from the modern terminal design to the dazzling night lighting-capture the essence of the real world airport
Awesome entry from a great new dev! With older versions, I was having performance issues, so I reached out to the dev, and he was very responsive and helpful. He prompted fixed the issues and updated it. I'm a scenery snob and only fly to highly-detailed/realistic payware airports. This scenery definitely meets my high bar in a region of the world that needs more high quality attention! 100% recommend.
This scenery has potential, but is definitely unfinished. The scenery objects, LOD, parking, all still need work. Hoping for the best from this developer.