Exeter Airport (EGTE) is located in the south west of England, roughly 5 miles east of the city centre. It serves as a regional airport for this, acting as a key hub for both domestic and international holiday flights. And thanks to UK2000 we have a perfect flightplan / destination for it. This scenery is suitable for MSFS2020 and MSFS2024. Available via simMarket.
Airport History:
Exeter Airport opened in 1937 as a small but important regional airfield, and within a year it had a functioning terminal and flights to the Channel Islands. Civil aviation paused at the outbreak of the Second World War, when the airfield was taken over by the Air Ministry. During the war it was heavily developed, gaining hard runways, new hangars, and a variety of RAF units, including fighter squadrons that helped defend the southwest. It also hosted research groups such as the Gunnery Research Unit, which carried out weapons trials. After the war, Exeter gradually shifted back to civilian use and fully transferred to the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 1947. Throughout the 1950s and 60s, scheduled flights—especially to the Channel Islands—helped the airport grow, and local councils eventually took ownership in the early 1970s.
Over the following decades, the terminal was expanded, the runway improved, and new passenger facilities were added. Management changed hands several times, leading to significant investment, including new lounges, resurfaced runways, and a long-term development plan. In recent years, Exeter Airport has modernized further under Regional & City Airports, continuing to serve as a key gateway for Devon and the wider southwest region.
Today:
In the 12 months to March 2024, Exeter Airport recorded 435.000 passengers, up 8% on the previous year. Operators include Ryanair, TUI airways, KLM, Aer Lingus, Aurigny and Blue Islands.
Navigation Details:
- Runway 08/26: 2076 m × 46 m (6811 ft × 148 ft).
- ILS Frequency:
Both Runways 08 & 26 share the same ILS frequency of 109.90 MHz, with respective inbound course headings approximately 077° (RWY 08) and 257° (RWY 26).
Performance optimised:
This scenery is made with performance in mind. As such details you don’t see from the cockpit of your aircraft while flying in and out are kept to a minimum. So don’t except to walk through the terminal or other parts that can only be seen by slewing to other areas. I believe most flight simmers, fly in and fly out, and the want it to be smooth. Sacrifices have to be made to achieve this goal. If you want to explore the airport coffee shop or checking, then this is NOT the product for you. And why should you, it’s about the destination to the airfield.
Features:
- Full detail Buildings
- Realistic Ground Markings
- Stunning Night Effects
- High details Airport Vehicles
- Excellent Frame Rates
- Full set of signs
- Fencing
- Vegatation
- PBR Materials
- Static GA aircraft
You Must also install the LATEST UK2000 Scenery common Library. From UK2000 Scenery website: https://www.uk2000scenery.com/support.php, or MSMarketplace
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