KBOI or Boise Air Terminal is located in the state capital of Boise, Idaho. It’s the main airport of the state of Idaho, and features many different types of aviation operations. GA, commercial, cargo, and military all service Boise. The most interesting being Alaska Airlines, and their Q400s. Explore the Air National Guard/USAF base.
Boise’s approach is one of the best in the United States, tasking you with navigating mountains and other terrain. It’s use is also perfect for those on the Pilotedge & VATSIM networks.
• Animated & static passengers with full-scale partial interior
• Custom Jetways
• LOD optimization
• 2022 Layout (Per Navigraph charts)
• HD texturing with full-scale PBR mapping
• Custom ground polygons with accurate markings & materials
• Proper AI routing, vehicle pathing, and ATC network
• Correct taxiway signage, guard lights
• HDR Night lighting
• Surrounding areas included (Denny’s, Rodeway Inn, Kopper Kitchen, Motel 6, etc.)
Boise’s approach is one of the best in the United States, tasking you with navigating mountains and other terrain. It’s use is also perfect for those on the Pilotedge & VATSIM networks.
• Animated & static passengers with full-scale partial interior
• Custom Jetways
• LOD optimization
• 2022 Layout (Per Navigraph charts)
• HD texturing with full-scale PBR mapping
• Custom ground polygons with accurate markings & materials
• Proper AI routing, vehicle pathing, and ATC network
• Correct taxiway signage, guard lights
• HDR Night lighting
• Surrounding areas included (Denny’s, Rodeway Inn, Kopper Kitchen, Motel 6, etc.)
Available since
2022-07-20
Supported Simulators
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024
Version
v1.1.0
Supported Operating System
Windows
Installation Method
Contrail App
Download Size
1.36 GB
Installation Size
3.26 GB
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Review by Karl N
of
v1.1.0
I wasn't interested in this airport... until it was offered at a very significant discount. For what I paid, it didn't really matter if it turned out to be rubbish. Not that Verticalsim airports are ever rubbish but there certainly seems to be a difference between their very latest releases and those from 3-4 years ago. Besides, this product received a significant upgrade in 2023, to bring it more in line with that year's standards.
The terminal and aprons are well modelled, with the airside area of the terminal getting a reasonable interior. The exterior looks generally good but the fine metalwork present in reality hasn't been recreated here. This is the only area in which the 'other' version does better.
The terminal landside has mostly been left to default satellite imagery but various custom-modelled assets — such as vehicles, trees, signage, a gas station, a restaurant and a couple of hotels — make it look a little prettier than it otherwise would.
The ground textures are decent, without being exceptional. Ground markings are clear and true to the real airport. There are a handful of decent-looking static aircraft on the military ramps.
The one disappointment (which isn't really Verticalsim's fault) comes in the form of a series of mismatched terrain tiles at the end of one of the runways. Where this occurs, it looks pretty ugly and definitely affects immersion.
In conclusion, it's a nice little airport but I have to say, I think they did a better job updating Omaha Eppley, which was originally released around the same time. Had I paid full price for Boise, I might feel I didn't quite get my money's worth — however with the superb discount, I'm more than happy.
The terminal and aprons are well modelled, with the airside area of the terminal getting a reasonable interior. The exterior looks generally good but the fine metalwork present in reality hasn't been recreated here. This is the only area in which the 'other' version does better.
The terminal landside has mostly been left to default satellite imagery but various custom-modelled assets — such as vehicles, trees, signage, a gas station, a restaurant and a couple of hotels — make it look a little prettier than it otherwise would.
The ground textures are decent, without being exceptional. Ground markings are clear and true to the real airport. There are a handful of decent-looking static aircraft on the military ramps.
The one disappointment (which isn't really Verticalsim's fault) comes in the form of a series of mismatched terrain tiles at the end of one of the runways. Where this occurs, it looks pretty ugly and definitely affects immersion.
In conclusion, it's a nice little airport but I have to say, I think they did a better job updating Omaha Eppley, which was originally released around the same time. Had I paid full price for Boise, I might feel I didn't quite get my money's worth — however with the superb discount, I'm more than happy.
Review by Jeff
of v1.0.0 | current version is v1.1.0
This scenery is very stuttery/choppy at times (and I have a high-end rig - i9-12900k, 32gb DDR5, 3080 Ti).