The month of May 2025 saw a range of notable freeware scenery releases for Microsoft Flight Simulator, bringing greater detail and variety to locations across the globe. From regional airfields in remote corners of Africa to updated terminals in bustling European cities, these new sceneries continue to expand the simulator’s world with community-driven enhancements. Here's a look at some of the trending freeware sceneries released last month.
Bangoka International Airport in Kisangani, DR Congo
Located in the heart of equatorial Africa, the Bangoka International Airport serves as an important hub for air traffic in eastern and central Democratic Republic of Congo, supporting both domestic and regional routes. The newly released add-on by EchoMikeRDC focuses on delivering a realistic representation of the airport and its surroundings. It features custom-modeled terminal buildings, including the control tower and Presidential Pavilion, all rendered with regionally accurate textures. The scenery includes detailed ground markings, night lighting, and static objects that help reflect the character of the airport environment. Local vegetation has also been added to match the tropical setting of the region. ⭐ Download for free here.
Middle Wallop in Hampshire, UK
Middle Wallop Flying Station (EGVP) is a key British Army airfield located in Hampshire, UK. Known as the Headquarters of the Army Air Corps and the 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team, Middle Wallop plays a central role in military aviation training in the UK. It hosts both 2 (Training) Regiment AAC, responsible for ground instruction, and 7 (Training) Regiment AAC, which oversees aircrew training following initial education at RAF Shawbury. This initial scenery release brings a functional and recognisable layout of Middle Wallop, though the developer notes it is still a work in progress. While not fully complete, the current version offers enough detail for meaningful use, especially for those flying military or training scenarios in the region. Further updates are expected as development continues. ⭐ Download for free on Flightsim.to.
Aéroport de Sambava in Northern Madagascar
Sambava is the administrative centre of the Sava Region and serves as a gateway to the Marojejy Nature Reserve, an area known for its high levels of biodiversity and endemic species, including lemurs and rare flora. This scenery aims to provide a more realistic representation of the airport and its surroundings, enhancing your experience when flying to or from this lesser-known region. While the file itself is standalone, the developer recommends using the MSFS Deluxe edition with the USA World Update installed to ensure full compatibility with object libraries. To view all placed models, including animated figures, you should also install the Animated Humans Library available on Flightsim.to. ⭐ Download for free on Flightsim.to.
Albacete Los Llanos Airport in Spain
Located about 6 kilometres south of Albacete, the airport has a long history dating back to 1929 and currently serves as a key base for the Spanish Air and Space Force. It is home to Ala 14, which operates Eurofighter Typhoons, and also hosts NATO’s Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP), making it a significant site for multinational military training in Europe. The scenery is based on the 2024 TLP participant configuration and includes various static aircraft models, thanks to contributions from several creators. These additions give the airfield a more active and realistic feel. The airport features a 2,700-meter asphalt runway and supports a variety of military operations, though it no longer offers regular commercial flights. You can download the Albacete Los Llanos Airport scenery ⭐ for free on Flightsim.to.
Paris-Orly Airport in France
This release serves as the second major revision of the earlier “Paris-Orly 2024” scenery and includes updates reflecting the latest apron assignments and structural adjustments at the airport. This update includes revised parking allocations for airlines such as ASL Airlines France at aprons B and C, LOT and Volotea at apron P, and new taxiway signage across the airport. A new boarding area at Terminal 4, located in the former Orly-Sud complex, is now present in the latest default scenery. The developer has kept the previously constructed terminal segment for compatibility with older simulator versions, while newer versions will display the updated structure instead. You can download ⭐ LFPO Paris-Orly Airport 2025 as freeware on Flightsim.to.
Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania
Located approximately 7 kilometers southeast of the city of Šiauliai, this joint-use facility is a significant hub for NATO operations in the Baltic region and a central location for the Baltic Air Policing mission. Also known locally as Zokniai Aerodrome, Šiauliai Air Base is one of the Lithuanian Air Force’s most active installations. The scenery captures the base layout using satellite imagery and online mapping data, aiming for a realistic depiction of the airfield as it currently stands. It includes key areas such as military aprons, Rubb shelters, hard hangars, cargo stands, MRO ramps, and helicopter zones. Construction activity observed north of the MA3 apron has also been included in the layout based on recent satellite views. You can download the ⭐ Šiauliai Air Base scenery for free on Flightsim.to.
New York City Night Lighting and Improvements
Originally created to enhance lighting around the Empire State Building, the project has since expanded to cover several well-known landmarks and neighborhoods throughout the metropolitan area. Version 1.1 includes updated lighting for Midtown Manhattan, Times Square, the Financial District, Central Park, Jersey City, Long Island City, and Downtown Brooklyn, as well as specific features like the George Washington Bridge, LaGuardia Airport, and the Statue of Liberty. Lighting has also been added or refined in Flushing, Queens and the West Side docks and piers. You can download New York City Night Lighting and Improvements v1.1 as ⭐ freeware on Flightsim.to.
Columbretes Islands
Located about 49 kilometers off the coast of Oropesa del Mar, the islands form part of the Columbretes Islands Nature Reserve and the surrounding Marine Reserve. Though uninhabited, they are home to conservation teams and scientific researchers. This mod introduces the islands into Microsoft Flight Simulator with added terrain and environmental enhancements. It also includes a fictional helipad on Grossa Island, the largest in the group, listed under the fictional ICAO code LEOU. You can download the Columbretes Islands scenery ⭐ for free on Flightsim.to.
Nîmes-Garons Air Base
Located in southern France, Nîmes-Garons Air Base is used by both civilian and governmental aviation operations, including aerial firefighting services. The updated scenery preserves key visual elements from the original release and addresses compatibility issues introduced with MSFS 2024. Some improvements have already been implemented, such as fixes for level of detail and taxi panel issues, with more refinements planned in future updates. You can download the Nîmes-Garons Air Base scenery for free on Flightsim.to.
Donate to Support Freeware 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.