Airport Enhancement Package (AEP)
The Airport Enhancement Package (AEP) by X-Codr Designs is a scenery addon for X-Plane that enhances default airports with more detailed models and high-resolution textures.
Background
- Developer: X-Codr Designs
- Website: x-codrdesigns.com/xp-aep
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Compatibility: X-Plane 12
Features
AEP replaces default airport elements with new developments:
- Buildings and facades: Airport buildings, facades, static vehicles, and ground objects
- Runway equipment: Lights, beacons, and navigation aids
- Ground markings: Revised markings and pavements with weather effect support (weather maps)
- Vegetation: Default airport vegetation replaced with new 3D vegetation
- Decals: Realistic patterns to avoid repetition
All models are equipped with modern technology:
- UHD textures (2–4 pixels per inch)
- PBR normalmaps for details and reflections
- LODs for good performance at high detail level
- Simple interiors for additional depth
- Regionalization
Value in Flight Simulation
AEP enhances default airports without needing to purchase expensive payware scenery. The PBR materials and UHD textures create a significantly more realistic appearance than the default elements. Through regionalization, buildings and objects adapt to the respective region.
Installation
Download the ZIP file from the official website and extract the included folder to Custom Scenery/. The scenery_packs.ini is automatically updated on the next X-Plane startup.
System requirements:
- Graphics card with 8 GB VRAM (minimum 4 GB)
- 2.1 GB download size