Axonos has recently announced the development and imminent release of Richmond International Airport (KRIC) for Microsoft Flight Simulator, serving Sandston, Virginia, with a yearly average of 4.7 million passengers, making it the busiest in Central Virginia and third-busiest in the state, only behind Washington Reagan and Washington Dulles.

Its history dates back to 1927 when it was dedicated as Richard Evelyn Byrd Flying Field in honor of Richard E. Byrd, brother of the governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

A terminal building was built in 1950, designed by Marcellus Wright and Son. Expansion work, including the current passenger concourses, was conducted between 1968 and 1970.

The early 2000s saw impressive growth figures, leading to a complete redesign of the terminal, which added ten gates, extra parking spaces, and a new air control tower. It also included a complete revamp of the terminal building and the construction of a central utility plant. The two-year project was concluded in 2007.

It was expanded again in 2018, two years after it recorded its second highest yearly passenger volume, with the gate count going from 22 to 30. It was concluded three years later, in 2021.

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, and United Express serve it.

The scenery will feature an accurate rendition of the airport, with 4K PBR textures, detailed 3D modeling, static aircraft (optional), custom jetways, custom ground clutter, realistic night lighting, an up-to-date ground layout, and a custom GSX profile.

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It’s set to release on Saturday (06/04) for $14.99. Refer to their store for further information and screenshots.

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