Flight simulation enthusiasts can rejoice as Taxi2gate, a well-known scenery developer for Flight Simulator X (FSX) and Prepar3D (P3D), has made a return to the community with the release of their very first airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS): Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport (TFFR). This airport, located in the beautiful archipelago of Guadeloupe, is the first release for Taxi2gate on the MSFS platform and has been highly anticipated by many avid simmers.
Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport is the largest airport in Guadeloupe and serves as the main international gateway to the region. On average, it accommodates around 2 million passengers per year who mainly travel between the Caribbean islands and a few destinations in the United States and Europe. The airport has a long 10,253 ft runway that can accommodate airplanes of all sizes, including the Airbus A380. Although this plane is not a regular sight in this airport, it was actually tested here in 2006, with a few take-offs and landings.
For simmers, the release of Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in MSFS means they can experience a highly-detailed and realistic virtual version of the airport. Taxi2gate has a reputation for creating sceneries with a high level of detail, and this scenery is no exception. This level of detail is especially exciting given the significantly improved visual fidelity made possible by the MSFS platform. The new simulator offers a far higher level of realism than its predecessor, making it the perfect environment for this kind of high-quality scenery development.
The product features include custom ground textures, custom photo scenery, custom mesh, carefully detailed 3D objects, full-detail buildings, realistic ground markings, numerous static objects, fencing, AFCAD, night illumination, 3D terminal interior, PBR textures, and dynamic lights. The images showcased by Taxi2gate are very promising, demonstrating a highly realistic scenery with impressive modeling and texturing. While the cost is on the higher end of the spectrum for an MSFS airport, priced at 20 euros, the superior graphics make it a valuable purchase for simmers seeking a quality airport in this region.
Key Features
- Custom Ground Textures
- Custom Photo Scenery
- Custom mesh
- Carefully detailed 3d objects
- Full detail Buildings
- Realistic Ground Markings
- Numerous static objects
- Fencing
- AFCAD
- Realistic ground textures
- Night ilumination
- 3D Terminal interior
- PBR TEXTURES
- DINAMYC LIGHTS
Furthermore, Taxi2gate has announced that they will be bringing all their previous sceneries to the MSFS platform. This news is exciting for fans of the developer, as it brings their iconic airports back to life in the new simulator. The next sceneries to be added to the collection are KMCO Orlando Intl and LFPG Charles de Gaulle, two large airports that will undoubtedly appeal to many simmers.
In summary, Taxi2gate’s release of Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport for MSFS marks their debut on the platform and is an excellent indication of the quality we can expect from their future developments. The airport is available for purchase now on Simmarket and is priced at €20. The high level of detail and superior graphics make it an excellent choice for simmers looking for a quality airport in the region. With this release, Taxi2gate has made a promising return to the flight simulation community and we look forward to seeing what they have in store for us in the future.
