NOTE: The dependancies listed in the dependancies section are required for both FS2020 and FS2024.

FS2024 Section

V1.1   30 Nov 24

• Stage 1 conversion to FS2024. Fixes missing buildings, corrects terrain and textures.
• Makes the airport work fine and look fine.
• Look out for further fixes and updates as I discover cool things in the new SDK.

V1.2   20  Dec 24

• Changed the terrain pathing references for the new terrain engine to read the surfaces correctly into FS2024.
• Removed the hidden helipad from the FS2020 version.
• Made some texture improvements with new textures from the new SDK.

V1.3   30 Jan 25

• Final conversion to FS2024.
• Replaced popping objects.
• Cleaned up the last of the ground textures.
• Made some other minor improvements.

V1.4   04 Jul 25

• Fixed fake looking grass in a lot of areas that was not there before. Not sure how it all changed. I blame Asobo.
• Great, now I have to check every FS2024 airport I made :(
• Removed the windsock circles as they were merging into the terrain a little. 

V1.5   21 Jul 25

• Removed trees that I had missed on the approach to RWY12.

V1.6   03 Oct 25

• Fixed gravel taxiways and aprons by removing the grass that was growing through it.
• Fixed the hangar floor, more grass growing through!
• Removed the cattle grate and changed that gate area near the main entrance.

V1.7   03 Dec 25

• Added the proper FS2024 Helicopter Parking for cold/dark starts. Look for Helicopter Parking xx
• Made other minor additions and texture work.
• Final check before SU4.

V1.8   29 Dec 25

• FS2024 version update.
• Replaces/substitutes many missing objects caused by SU4. Too many to list.
• Fixes lighting issues also caused by updates in SU4.
• All of my scenery is now being checked for this total mess they caused us Dev's.
• Adds FS2024 Helicopter cold and dark parking.
• Adds taxiway exit lighting from the main runway.
• Some other minor fixes and additions.

V1.9   15 Feb 26

• Final update
• Improved ground textures. That's it I think.

Enjoy!

-=CoolGunS=-

FS2020 Section

NOTE: Your sim must be up to date with all world updates installed. You do not need any photogrammetry installed,  just the base world updates as I borrow scenery from those resources. This project makes extensive use of the UK2000 Scenery Library which is free in the Marketplace. Please make sure you have it installed.

A GSX profile for this scenery by goldmund can be found here.

Welcome to Kaitaia Airport with the longest runway in all of Northland having originally been built for long range bombers in WWII. All of the usual high detail is included, with lots of attention given to making this package outstanding. Attention to advanced texture work features on the two runways and apron, all  auto generated buildings have been replaced with detailed 3D modelling, and the surrounding scenery has also been included.

Kaitaia Airport  previously received Beechcraft 1900Ds, operated by Eagle Air on behalf of Air New Zealand - this route was taken over by Barrier Air from 28 April 2015. With the long runway suitable for Gulfstreams and other private aircraft you can easily get your ATR's and even A320's in here if you desire.

V 1.0

Features include:

• Payware quality craftsmanship.
• A hangar to spawn into (GA Small 2).
• Animated livestock in the caretaker's field.
• Handplaced trees, shrubs and vegetation.
• Roads, fences, gates and subtle lighting for lowlight operation.
• Over 200 handplaced objects.
• A limted number of static aircraft.
• Surrounding scenery and farms.
• Removal of MSFS artifacts and distractions.
• Highly detailed runway work, including the dirt and damaged neglected runway 18-36 (which is obviously closed these days).

V 1.1  (July 10 2024)

Preparation for goldmund's GSX profile, plus other improvements and additions.

• Added a rotary door to the terminal building for GSX passengers to spawn from.
• Added passenger walkway markings on the apron.
• Added a security guard and dog to the apron gate.
• Added additional animations in key spots.
• Added more objects to the scenery and tested FPS frame rates.

V 1.2  (July 13 2024)

Last final change for the GSX profile.

• Changed the direction of the main parking so that the aircraft is pointing in the correct direction for passengers to board.

V 1.3 (July 29 2024)

• Added a workaround for the MSFS Helipad bug that prevents cold and dark starts. I have placed a small parking spot under the helipad numbered 100. This is not connected to the taxi paths and can be chosen as an alterative to its matching helipad so as to achieve a cold and dark spawn.
• Mowed the lawns to lower all of the MSFS grass textures to accomodate the heli-start fix and improve the overall look.

V 1.4 (Sep 6 2024)

• Corrected any taxisigns and placed them in the right position and orientation.
• Replaced the stock lines with my own custom ones. Now all ground markings and lines will be colour matched.
• Made some other minor corrections and additions. 
• This should be the last update before MSFS 2024.

AS ALWAYS ENSURE YOUR SIM IS UP TO DATE WITH ALL WORLD UPDATES INSTALLED.

HELP ME STOP THE WIFE CHUCKING A TANTRUM:

If you appreciate the work that I have done and it gives you joy, PLEASE consider smashing that Paypal button and donate to the cause, just $5 or $10 or whatever you think is fair. I would love to continue to pump out these near-payware quality airfields for you to all enjoy but I have to justify my time and effort these days to the wife. Help me take her out to dinner or she will put a stop to anymore ''time-wasting" :(  

Tip:
Don't forget to reload your Little Navmap scenery library now and then in order to keep your new airfields accurately portrayed within it. This way all your new taxiway designations are updated among other things.

LNM automatically searches through your community folder during the process which runs in the background so you can keep simming.

From the menu bar of LNM:  Scenery Library | Load Scenery Library | press Load. When finished, press Use Database.

Instructions:
Unzip and drop into your Community folder. 

 Enjoy.

-=CoolGunS=-