MSFS2020 8/15 Above Average

ℹ️28 PG Cities in 11 Countries

🇦🇺 Australia - 1 | 🇦🇹 Austria - 1 | 🇨🇦 Canada - 1 | 🇭🇷 Croatia - 1 |  🇫🇷 France - 3 |  🇮🇹 Italy - 1 |  🇳🇿  New Zealand - 2 | 🇵🇹 Portugal - 1 | 🇪🇸 Spain - 2

 🇬🇧 U.K -  3 | 🇺🇸 U.S.A - 13

🇫🇷 Amiens, France 🛫LFAY / Size - M

Pretty Diverse - Good PG - Non PG blends well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - Interesting place - A lot of the outlying Villages are covered and some interesting stuff to find, blended very well to the surroundings.

Key POIs: Amiens Cathedral, Tour Perret, Amiens Railway Station & Stade de la Licorne.

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🇺🇸 Charleston, SC, U.S.A 🛫KCHS / Size - M

Very Diverse - Good PG - Non PG blends well - Roads & Rivers are good, Bridges are the usual "Blocky PG" - Some ships in the Harbours have trees on them - Lots of Churches -  Interesting area to explore - Nice colourful mud flats that surround the city. 

Key POIs: Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, The Battery & White Point Garden: Handcrafted architectural details along the historic waterfront, Fort Sumter National Monument: Located in the middle of the harbour, USS Yorktown (CV-10): The famous Essex-class aircraft carrier docked at Patriots Point & Port of Charleston.

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🇺🇸 Cleveland, OH, U.S.A 🛫KCLE / Size - L

Very Diverse - Good PG - Non PG blends quite well - Roads & Rivers are good, Bridges are the usual "Blocky PG" -  PG covers quite a large area - Nice Downtown area with a fair amount of sky scrappers - Nice Industrial areas - Interesting large area to explore.

Key POIs: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The most iconic landmark on the lakefront, featuring its unique glass pyramid architecture, Huntington Bank Field (Cleveland Browns Stadium): Located right next to the Rock Hall, Progressive Field: The home of the Cleveland Guardians, noted for its distinct vertical light towers, Rocket Mortgage Field House: The arena for the Cleveland Cavaliers, situated in the heart of the Gateway District, Key Tower & Terminal Tower, Great Lakes Science Centre, The Bridges of the Cuyahoga River: The industrial "Flats" area features multiple drawbridges and rail bridges.

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🇵🇹 Coimbra, Portugal 🛫 LPCO / Size - M

Diverse - Good PG - Non PG blends well - A more rural Location in the Hilly Countryside which is fun to fly low and slow in Helicopters.

Key POIs: University of Coimbra (Joanina Library and Tower), Monastery of Santa Cruz, Quinta das Lágrimas, Coimbra Bridge (Pedro e Inês Bridge) &  Portugal dos Pequenitos.

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🇺🇸 Dayton, OH, U.S.A 🛫KDAY / Size - M

Quite Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends very well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - PG extends to Centerville - Lots of PG Trees but no FPS issues - Quite an interesting area to explore.

Key POIs: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force: Located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (KFFO). You can see the distinct hangar shapes, including the massive fourth building and the outdoor airpark, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: This includes several sites like the Hoover Block and Huffman Prairie Flying Field, The Carillon Historical Park: Specifically the Carillon Bell Tower, which is a prominent visual landmark when flying south of downtown & Downtown Dayton Skyline: Features the Stratacache Tower (formerly Kettering Tower) and the KeyBank Tower.

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🇺🇸 Durham & Raleigh, NC, U.S.A 🛫KRDU / Size - M

Quite Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends very well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - PG extends to Raleigh - Interesting area to explore.

Key POIs: North Carolina State Capitol: The historic Greek Revival building in the heart of downtown, PNC Arena: Home of the Carolina Hurricanes, Carter-Finley Stadium: Located right next to PNC Arena, State Farmers Market: Distinctive long open-air buildings south of downtown, WRAL Soccer Park,  Durham Handcrafted & Photogrammetry POIs: Duke Chapel: The iconic Gothic tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the region, Wallace Wade Stadium & Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke University campus, Durham Bulls Athletic Park & American Tobacco Campus: The historic Lucky Strike smokestack is a prominent visual marker.

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🇬🇧 Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K 🛫EGPH / Size - M

Super Diverse - Crisp PG - Non PG blends nicely - Roads, Bridges & Rivers all good - Stunning City - Nice Port - PG issues around the Castle now fixed in MSFS2024.

Key POIs: Edinburgh Castle, Scott Monument, Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge, Queensferry Crossing, St Giles' Cathedral, Holyrood Palace, Murrayfield Stadium.

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🇳🇿 Hamilton, New Zealand 🛫NZHN / Size - S

Quite Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG blends okay - Roads, Bridges & Rivers all okay.

Key POIs: Hamilton Gardens, Waikato Stadium, Seddon Park, Claudelands Arena, Victoria Bridge & Fairfield Bridge

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🇺🇸 Kansas City, MO, U.S.A 🛫KMCI / Size - L

Very Diverse - Clean PG - Non PG blends well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - Interesting City.

Key POIs: Liberty Memorial (National WWI Museum), Union Station, Kauffman Centre for the Performing Arts, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kauffman Stadium & T-Mobile Centre.

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🇫🇷 Lille, France 🛫LFQQ / Size - S

Diverse - Good PG - Non PG blends okay - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all okay - Interesting place.

Key POIs: Palais des Beaux-Arts, Vieille Bourse (Old Exchange), Lille City Hall & Belfry, Stade Pierre-Mauroy & Euralille Skyscrapers.

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🇺🇸 Macon & Centerville, GA, U.S.A 🛫KMAC / Size - M

Quite Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends very well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - PG covers quite a large area which extends to Centerville - Huge amount of PG Trees but no FPS issues - Interesting area to explore.

Key POIs: Macon, GA POIs: The Big House (Allman Brothers Band Museum): A small but distinct landmark for VFR pilots familiar with the city's music history, Mercer University: The campus features several distinctive brick buildings and the Five Star Stadium, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Located just east of downtown, the Great Temple Mound is a recognizable topographical POI for low-altitude flights.

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🇪🇸 Murcia, Spain 🛫LEMI / Size - S

Quite Diverse - Nice PG - Non PG blends well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - Superb colours - A few more modern Buildings N and NW of Downtown - Nice Stadiums.

Key POIs: Murcia Cathedral, Real Casino de Murcia, Estadio Nueva Condomina & Puente de los Peligros (Old Bridge).

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🇳🇿 Nelson, New Zealand 🛫NZNS / Size - S

Quite Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG blends okay - Roads, Bridges & Rivers all okay.

Key POIs: Christ Church Cathedral, Trafalgar Park, The Centre of New Zealand (Monument), Nelson Port, World of Wearable Art & Classic Cars Museum.

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🇺🇸 Norfolk & Portsmouth, VA, U.S.A 🛫KORF / Size - M

Pretty Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends quite well - Roads & Rivers okay, Blocky Bridges - Large Ports but Blocky Cranes - Some PG anomalies in the water - PG covers Chesapeake and Virginia Beach - Interesting area to explore.

Key POIs: Naval Station Norfolk (KNGU), The Battleship Wisconsin (BB-64), Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Downtown Norfolk Skyline: Includes the Dominion Tower, Wells Fargo Centre, and the Norfolk City Hall, The Port of Virginia, Old Dominion University (ODU) & Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

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🇮🇹 Pavia, Italy 🛫LIVK / Size - S

Diverse - Good PG - Non PG blends okay - Roads, Rivers & Bridges good - Unique Architecture - An interesting place.

Key POIs: Ponte Coperto (Covered Bridge), Duomo di Pavia & Visconti Castle.

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🇬🇧 Portsmouth, U.K 🛫EGHF / Size - M

Pretty Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends very well - Roads, Bridges & Rivers all good - Nice Buildings and Architecture - Nice Port, Harbour & Marinas - LOD loading issues with scenery popping in - Interesting area to explore with Southampton to the north - Harbours look much better with MamuDesign Marinas.

Key POIs: Spinnaker Tower, HMS Victory & HMS Warrior (Historic Dockyard), Fratton Park, Southsea Castle, Portsdown Hill (Fort Nelson), Gunwharf Quays, Round Tower & Square Tower.

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🇦🇹 Salzburg, Austria  🛫LOWS / Size - M

Quite Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends well - Interesting area with very nice terrain - Handcrafted Airport - FPS issues with some users at LOWS.

Key POIs:  Hohensalzburg Fortress (Overlooking the city), Salzburg Cathedral, Red Bull Arena & Mirabell Palace.

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🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, U.S.A ⭐Top-Rated for 🚁KSEA+KBFI / Size - L

Super Diverse - Good PG - Non PG blends well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - Interesting City - Lots to explore - No FPS issues now in MSFS2024.

Key POIs: The Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), Lumen Field (Seattle Seahawks Stadium), T-Mobile Park (Seattle Mariners Stadium), Columbia Centre, Smith Tower, Seattle Great Wheel (Pier 57), The Museum of Flight (located at Boeing Field), Notable Photogrammetry Landmarks, Pike Place Market, University of Washington / Husky Stadium, Amazon Spheres, Rainier Tower, St. James Cathedral, Pacific Science Centre (including the arches), Washington State Convention Centre, Lake Union Seaplane Bases (Kenmore Air/Harbour Air), I-5 Ship Canal Bridge, SR 520 Floating Bridge & I-90 Floating Bridge.

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🇦🇺 Shellharbour & Wollongong,  Australia  🛫YSHL / Size - M

Very Diverse - Average PG - Nice variety - Non PG blends okay - Roads, Bridges & Rivers okay - Lots to explore - Handcrafted Airport is really nice.

Key POIs: Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) Aviation Museum, Shellharbour Marina, Windang Bridge, Bass Point Reserve & Killalea State Park (The Farm).

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🇺🇸 Shreveport, LA, U.S.A 🛫KDTN / Size - S

Pretty Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends very well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - Lots of PG Trees but no FPS issues - Quite an interesting area to explore.

Key POIs: Independence Stadium: The home of the Independence Bowl, Shreveport Convention Centre: One of the most distinct architectural shapes in the downtown skyline, The Shreveport Casinos: The riverfront area features the prominent casino towers, including the Bally’s (formerly Eldorado) and Sam's Town structures along the Red River, Long-Allen Bridge (Texas Street Bridge) between Shreveport and Bossier City & Barksdale Air Force Base: Located just across the river.

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🇺🇸 South Bend, IN, U.S.A 🛫KSBN / Size - M

Pretty Diverse - Good PG - Non PG blends very well - Roads, Rivers &  Bridges all good - PG goes all the way east to Elkhart - Interesting area to explore. 

Key POIs: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Stadium, The Golden Dome (Main Building): Recognizable by its distinct architecture, Basilica of the Sacred Heart: Located right next to the Golden Dome, Hesburgh Library ("Touchdown Jesus"): The mural on the side of the library is usually identifiable if you fly low enough, Four Winds Field: The home of the South Bend Cubs, located just south of the downtown core.South Bend Chocolate Cafe / St. Joseph River: You can follow the river through the center of the city to see the various bridges and the "East Race" waterway.

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🇬🇧 Southampton, U.K 🛫EGHI / Size - M

Quite Diverse - Good PG - Non PG blends very well - Good Roads, Bridges and Rivers - Nice Port area - PG extends quite far - LOD loading issues - Not far away from Portsmouth - Interesting area to explore - Harbours look better with MamuDesign Marinas.

Key POIs: St. Mary’s Stadium, SeaCity Museum, Bargate, Itchen Bridge, Port of Southampton (Cruise Terminals) & Fawley Refinery (Industrial landmark to the South).

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🇭🇷 Split, Croatia 🛫LDSP / Size - M

Quite Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends okay - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all okay - A very picturesque Interesting City to explore - Nice Ruins - Nice Port with Ships that aren't melted PG -Nice Mountains overlooking the city - Lots of PG Trees but no FPS issues.

Key POIs: Diocletian's Palace, Saint Domnius Cathedral,  Poljud Stadium (Gradski stadion Poljud): The distinctive "seashell" shaped stadium home to HNK Hajduk Split, Split Port & Riva, Marjan Hill & Trogir Old Town & Klis Fortress: Located just north of the city on the mountain pass.

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🇺🇸 Springfield, MA, U.S.A 🛫KBDL / Size - M

Quite Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends quite well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - PG covers Chicopee, Longmeadow, Thompsonville & Windsor Locks - Really impressive Amusement Park (Six Flags New England) rendered really nicely in PG - Lots of PG Trees but no FPS issues - Quite an Interesting area to explore.

Key POIs: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: This is the most iconic landmark in the city, easily recognizable by its unique metallic sphere and spire design right next to the Connecticut River, MGM Springfield, The Quadrangle (Springfield Museums): This area includes a cluster of five museums, including the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, MassMutual Centre, Memorial Bridge: The historic arch bridge connecting Springfield and West Springfield across the Connecticut River, Monarch Place: The tallest building in Springfield, Six Flags New England & The "Big E" (Eastern States Exposition): Located in West Springfield.

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🇺🇸 Springfield, MO, U.S.A 🛫KSGF / Size - S

Pretty Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends quite well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges okay - Interesting area to explore.

Key POIs: Hammons Tower: The tallest building in the city, which is very distinct in the photogrammetry, Missouri State University (MSU) Campus, Park Central Square: The heart of downtown, including the Heer’s Building, The Gillioz Theatre: Visible along Historic Route 66 (St. Louis St), Jordan Valley Park & Mediacom Ice Park: Easily spotted just north of the MSU campus.

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World: The massive headquarters on Sunshine St.

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🇪🇸 Vigo, Spain 🛫LEVX / Size - S

Quite Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends well - Roads & Bridges good - Airport is in non PG area.

Key POIs: Rande Bridge (Puente de Rande), Castro Fortress (Castillo del Castro), Balaídos Stadium, Port of Vigo & Concatedral de Santa María de Vigo.

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🇨🇦 Winnipeg, Canada  🛫CYWG / Size L

Quite Diverse - Lots to explore - Nice Downtown area - Not the best PG but interesting place.

Key POIs: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, The Forks National Historic Site, Manitoba Legislative Building, IG Field & Centre of Canada Monolith.

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🇺🇸 Winston-Salem, NC, U.S.A 🛫KINT / Size - S

Quite Diverse - Good PG - Non PG blends very well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - Interesting area to explore.

Key POIs: Wells Fargo Center: The tallest building in the skyline, easily recognizable by its unique rounded-arch top, Winston Tower: The iconic former Wachovia building with its distinctive vertical fins, Truliant Tower: Another major pillar of the downtown skyline, Truist Stadium. Wake Forest University, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Old Salem Museums & Gardens: Just south of the modern downtown, the historic district’s red-brick buildings.

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