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    Beschreibung

    El Hierro Airport (GCHI) is a unique destination for flight simulation enthusiasts. Despite its small size and operations focused on inter-island flights with the rest of the Canary Islands, it stands out for its efficiency and unique geographical setting.

    Despite its low traffic volume, El Hierro Airport has been recognized multiple times by ACI World as the "Best Airport in Europe" in its category (less than 2 million passengers), highlighting its quality, safety, and dedicated staff. This is an interesting detail to include in the description of the virtual stage, and a reflection of Aena's excellent management work.

    Characteristics of this scenary:

    • Retopology of the terrain at the real level.
    • Real runway curvature.
    • Complete realistic modeling of all its infrastructures.
    • Complete realistc modeling of terminal interior.
    • 3D animated people.
    • LOD levels for better optimization.
    • PBR textures high resolution.
    • Custom lights like in real life (inside & outside).
    • Real parking gates.
    • Construction details updated to 2025.

    Installation:
    Unzip the file into your community folder.

    Please note that it is important that all MSFS 2024 resource packs are fully updated.

    If you have a previous version of this scenery in your community folder, delete it and replace it with the latest version.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: This scenery only supports the default MSFS2024 terrain elevation.

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    Kommentare(148)

    S

    about 9 hours ago

    Outstanding work! Amazing level of detail. You are a very talented airport designer/developer.

    Thank you for this fantastic new place for me to fly. The fun never ends :-)
    r

    8 days ago

    Genial. Mejor que el de pago que tengo.
    D
    DektriAuthor

    8 days ago

    Thank you so much for the kind words!
    I'm thrilled to hear that you are enjoying my El Hierro scenery. Happy flying!
    P

    9 days ago

    Great work. It could have been the best MSFS 2024 airport. But those cars in the parking lot... Better to have none at all than ones like that. I really hope that in future releases you fix the entrance to the control tower and the courtyard with the pool—I really wanted to go for a swim, but the only way to do it was like *that*...
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    DektriAuthor

    9 days ago

    Thank you so much for the high praise! It means the world to me that you consider it could be the best MSFS 2024 airport.

    Regarding your feedback, I’d love to share a bit of the behind-the-scenes:

    1. The Parking Lot: This was a choice for performance optimization. Rendering high-res cars everywhere would hit the FPS for users with modest PCs. I wanted to ensure El Hierro runs smoothly for everyone, so I prioritized the vehicles right in front of the terminal.

    2. The Tower and Terminal: I would love to tweak those internal collisions! I know how to fix them, but as this is a passion project I develop in my limited free time outside of my daily work and life responsibilities, time is always a bit short. I will definitely keep it on my radar for when things quiet down!

    3. The Pool Area: You can actually reach it through the doors, but you can't go through the solid walls—think of it a bit like a fun Pac-Man maze!

    Thanks again for your understanding, your amazing support, and for helping me improve. Happy flying!
    P

    9 days ago

    Thank you for your comment. It is impossible to pass through the doors of the building by the pool. I tried doing so before writing to you. After reading your comment, I tried again—it still isn't possible. Please let me know how you manage to do it. Regarding the cars: there is no need to completely fill the parking lot and the service yard. Just 3–5 vehicles are enough to create the right atmosphere for the game while ensuring a great aesthetic. As for users with lower-end PCs, the simulator includes a "Dynamic settings" option that automatically scales back the graphics to meet the "Frame rate target" specified in the same menu.
    P

    9 days ago

    Thanks again for the magnificent work. I’ve subscribed to your channel. I look forward to new GCHI releases and more work of the same quality.
    E

    10 days ago

    Superbe réalisation, que de détails. Merci du partage.
    D
    DektriAuthor

    9 days ago

    Merci beaucoup pour votre retour, ravi que le projet vous plaise !
    j

    10 days ago

    Absolute wonderful work!
    D
    DektriAuthor

    10 days ago

    Thank you so much for the support! I'm thrilled to hear you're enjoying it
    J

    3 months ago

    Increíble trabajo. El mejor que he visto en toda el area.
    D
    DektriAuthor

    3 months ago

    Ty JoobuRum, enjoy your flights over Canary Islands.
    D

    3 months ago

    Fantastic!
    D
    DektriAuthor

    3 months ago

    Thanks DuRo55 for your feedback. I hope you enjoy your flights.
    B

    4 months ago

    Wonderful work
    D
    DektriAuthor

    4 months ago

    Thanks for flying in! Hope you have some great landings there.
    V

    4 months ago

    Wonderful work and accurately crafted airport. Thanks.
    D
    DektriAuthor

    4 months ago

    Thank you very much. Have a great time.
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    GCHI - El Hierro Airport

    El Hierro Airport (GCHI) is a meticulously crafted add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator, reflecting the airports unique characteristics and operational focus on inter-island flights within the Canary Islands. Recognized as the "Best Airport in Europe" in its category, the add-on features accurate terrain retopology, realistic runway curvature, and detailed modeling of infrastructure, including the terminal interior. Up to date with construction details as of 2025, it aims to provide an authentic representation of this small yet efficient airport.

    Downloads6K
    Version1.5
    Dateigröße625.6 MB
    VeröffentlichtVor 10 Monaten
    AktualisiertVor 1 Woche
    Klassifizierung
    AirportsSpainGCHI5.0 (40)

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    Versionsgeschichte

    Implemented vegetation exclusions to clear coastal tree autogen incorrectly generated by Sim Update 6. Restored missing scenery assets due to object library conflicts introduced in Sim Update 6. Minor scenery optimization and general polish.

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