Vizkaine has released a detailed rendition of Ashgabat International Airport (UTAA) for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024, bringing one of Central Asia’s most distinctive airports into the simulator with a level of attention that highlights its architectural and regional significance.
Serving as Turkmenistan’s main gateway, Ashgabat International Airport is best known for its bird-shaped main terminal, a striking landmark that has become symbolic of the nation’s capital. Vizkaine’s scenery focuses heavily on replicating this unique structure, ensuring that its shape, texture, and lighting are accurately represented. The result is an airport that not only stands out during daylight operations but also becomes a visually engaging destination during evening flights thanks to enhanced night lighting.
Beyond the terminal, the scenery includes a custom-modeled control tower, fire and rescue facilities, VIP terminal, and a range of hangars and service buildings, each designed to match the real-world layout. Decorative details throughout the airport grounds add further immersion, creating a sense of activity and realism for those taxiing or performing ground operations. The add-on also features custom runway and taxiway markings for accurate navigation, and performance optimization ensures smooth operation across different systems.
A notable inclusion is its compatibility with MSFS 2024’s Career Mode, allowing sim pilots to integrate Ashgabat into ongoing flight assignments or regional route networks.
Positioned strategically between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, UTAA offers a new and geographically interesting hub for regional, cargo, and long-haul operations — a welcome addition to a part of the world rarely represented in flight simulation.
You can find Ashgabat International Airport (UTAA) by Vizkaine now on the Flightsim.to Store.