– A must-have for South American flying enthusiasts.
For virtual pilots, the airport functions flawlessly. The approach into Runway 01 offers a stunning, challenging visual over the bay, while the smaller Runway 19 requires a tight maneuver over the city. PKSIM has correctly modeled the displaced thresholds and taxiway signage, making the scenery compatible with VATSIM and IVAO online networks. The inclusion of custom approach lighting (ALS) that aligns perfectly with Jeppesen charts is a subtle detail that hardcore simmers will greatly appreciate. -FSX- PKSIM Cartagena SKCG Scenery -Colombia So...
Furthermore, the inclusion of custom, high-fidelity 3D grass and palm trees swaying in the coastal breeze adds a layer of depth that default FSX scenery lacks. The night lighting is a masterpiece of orange sodium glow, accurately reflecting the city’s warm, historic lighting rather than the cold LED feel of northern airports. The nearby city of Cartagena receives a photorealistic overhaul in the distance, with the iconic walls of the Old City (Centro Histórico) visible on approach to Runway 01. – A must-have for South American flying enthusiasts
Upon loading into SKCG, the first thing that strikes the user is the stark contrast between the deep blue of the Caribbean Sea and the warm, terracotta tones of the terminal roofs. PKSIM has moved away from the generic, sterile glass boxes that plague default airports. Instead, they have meticulously modeled the airport’s real-life architecture: the modern, curved glass facades of the main terminal sit comfortably alongside older, colonial-inspired structures. PKSIM has correctly modeled the displaced thresholds and
Where this scenery truly excels is in its recreation of the ambiente (atmosphere). Cartagena is famously hot and humid, and PKSIM translates this feeling visually. The heat haze effects over the runway, combined with meticulously placed static aircraft—from local EasyFly ATRs to VivaColombia Airbus jets—make the ramp feel alive.