June brought a wide range of new and updated add-ons to Microsoft Flight Simulator, with contributions that enhance both visual realism and operational accuracy across various regions. Whether you’re navigating Arctic approaches, exploring general aviation fields, or flying night routes over urban areas, the following selections offer notable enhancements worth checking out.
Immersive Lights: London
Immersive Lights: London introduces a new lighting system for Microsoft Flight Simulator that enhances night flying over the UK capital. Replacing the default lighting with real-world, data-driven light placements, this mod brings improved visual accuracy to London's roads and suburbs. Lights remain visible even at high altitudes, unaffected by the LOD system, and have minimal performance impact due to their optimization. The lights are limited to the simulator’s active loading grid, meaning they appear as the surrounding scenery loads during flight. This add-on offers a more realistic nighttime experience whether you're flying low over the Thames or cruising at altitude. ⭐ Download for free on Flightsim.to.
ENSB – Svalbard Airport Enhancement
This add-on improves one of the northernmost airports in the world, located in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. This update refines several aspects of the airport including corrected runway and taxiway identifiers, updated lighting and signage, and ground markings based on real-world charts. Ramp positions were adjusted to better align with actual aircraft operations, preventing conflicts with AI traffic. The glide path on runway 27 was corrected to 3.4° to match Lido data, improving overall realism for approaches in this remote Arctic location. ⭐ Download for free here.
Immersive Lights: Los Angeles Area
This add-on applies the same real-world lighting approach as its London counterpart, this time over the sprawling metropolitan area of Los Angeles. Every light in the mod corresponds to real data, accurately tracing roads and neighborhoods across the region. Like the London version, lights stay visible from high altitudes and are optimized for performance with no ground light casting. The result is a more lifelike depiction of the city after dark, improving both VFR and IFR night flights across Southern California. ⭐ Download for free on Flightsim.to.
ZJQH – Qionghai Boao International Airport
This add-on offers a handcrafted representation of this regional airport in Hainan, China. The scenery features precision-painted ground markings, realistic signage, and optimized terminal buildings with basic visual accuracy. Night lighting has also been enhanced to simulate the airport’s real-world lighting setup. Although it is labeled a "simple version", the add-on balances detail and performance, making it suitable for general aviation and regional flights while maintaining frame rate stability. ⭐ Download for free here.
EGXC - RAF Coningsby
RAF Coningsby recreates one of the United Kingdom’s most important Royal Air Force bases. Located in Lincolnshire, the base is home to multiple Typhoon squadrons and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. This scenery is handcrafted to match the real-world layout as closely as possible using satellite imagery and reference material. While some default simulator buildings remain, the main airbase infrastructure and military apron areas have been detailed with custom models. It captures the operational and historical significance of the airfield, commonly used for both military and heritage flights. ⭐ Download for free on Flightsim.to.
El Berriel – Maspalomas Airfield (GCLB)
El Berriel depicts a small general aviation airfield on Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. Originally opened for aviation activity in 1970, El Berriel is used today for flight schools and skydiving operations. This uncontrolled aerodrome features one short runway and operates only during daylight hours. The scenery reflects the airport’s basic infrastructure and layout and brings a useful VFR destination for those exploring the islands. Its location near Maspalomas makes it a notable stopover on inter-island flights in the region. ⭐ Download for free here.
LDPL – Pula Airport Remake
This add-on brings a complete overhaul of this airport located near the city of Pula in Croatia. Originally built as a military base, Pula Airport became a civil airport in 1967. This new version is designed specifically for MSFS 2024 and features a fully rebuilt terminal with a modeled interior, updated textures using the simulator’s new ground rendering system, and improved terrain on approach, particularly to runway 09. With higher accuracy and visual detail, this scenery is a significant update from previous versions, offering a more authentic experience when flying to or from this Adriatic gateway. ⭐ Download for free here.
Remember to donate to creators
If you enjoy these sceneries and find them a valuable addition to your simulator experience, consider supporting the creators through a donation. Freeware developers invest significant time and effort into bringing new locations to life in Microsoft Flight Simulator: A small contribution can go a long way in encouraging ongoing development and future updates.