Welcome to Tribhuvan International Airport (VNKT), the gateway to the Himalayas and Nepal's busiest international airport. Nestled within the Kathmandu Valley and surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, VNKT is renowned for its challenging approaches, unique terrain, and unforgettable flying experience.
Final Approach Design Studios brings Kathmandu to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with a meticulously crafted recreation that captures the atmosphere, character, and operational complexity of Nepal's primary aviation hub. Built from the ground up to take advantage of the latest MSFS 2024 SDK features, every aspect of the airport has been designed with realism, immersion, and performance in mind.
From accurately modeled terminals and highly detailed interiors to custom ground textures, hand-sculpted terrain, realistic lighting, and animated airport systems, every arrival and departure feels authentic. Beyond the airport boundary, carefully recreated landmarks, surrounding roads, vegetation, and city elements blend seamlessly into the environment, bringing the Kathmandu experience to life.
Features-
Highly detailed airport buildings with accurate architecture
2026 airport layout
Hand-sculpted terrain
Realistic night lighting throughout the airport
Highly detailed custom ground polygons
Highly detailed terminal interiors
GSX profiles included
Static aircraft positioned around the airport
Realistic 3D vegetation
Custom ramp lighting with realistic night-time lens flare
AI traffic compatible
Hundreds of hand-placed static vehicles and ground service equipment
Optimized with extensive Levels of Detail (LODs) for excellent performance
Animated signboards
Animated airport objects, including radar, stop bars, and beacon lights
Buddha Stupa located near the threshold of Runway 20
Recreated surrounding airport road network
Custom street lighting
FAD Studios' signature realistic glass materials
Built to maximize the capabilities of the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 SDK
Whether you're flying a domestic Twin Otter through the Himalayas or arriving on a long-haul international service, Tribhuvan International Airport delivers one of the world's most iconic aviation destinations with exceptional detail, realism, and performance.
Welcome to Kathmandu. Your Himalayan adventure begins here!