Pyreegue is back with another major UK airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and this time it’s Birmingham. The developer brings one of the UK’s busiest regional airports to both MSFS 2020 and 2024, combining Pyreegue’s trademark visual fidelity with a forward-looking take on the airport’s evolving layout.
Let’s get the essentials out of the way first: the scenery is priced at €19,99, supports both versions of MSFS, and comes with a full GSX profile by Will Hinshaw (Hinshee).
Rather than stick with a static snapshot in time, Pyreegue has opted to model Birmingham as it’s expected to look in the near future, featuring the Elmdon 2026 layout with Taxiway H construction completed, and a 2025 configuration for the South Terminal, including the new terminal extension and updated ground markings. It’s a choice that makes sense given how quickly UK airports are evolving.
If you’re running MSFS 2024, you’ll also get access to a particularly nice feature: 25,000 square meters of explorable terminal interiors, filled with animated passengers doing their thing: waiting in lounges, walking around, or simply existing as part of the airport’s rhythm. While this obviously doesn’t impact flight performance, it adds life for those who enjoy walking around in avatar mode, especially with the increased focus on first-person immersion in the new sim.
The landside area of BHX hasn’t been overlooked either. Pyreegue has recreated the surrounding infrastructure with a high level of detail, including rail lines, bus interchanges, hotels, and the Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International Station.
Night lighting also gets special mention. The lighting is described as carefully tuned to match the real-world atmosphere of Birmingham after dark, highlighting key architectural elements.
As with previous Pyreegue airports, custom ground service equipment is fully integrated. Tugs, baggage carts, GPU units — all of it has been made to reflect the actual kit used at Birmingham. Combined with the GSX profile, which is tailored to match BHX’s layout and operations, this makes for a coherent ground handling experience from pushback to arrival.
And then there’s the terrain. Pyreegue has introduced a bespoke terrain model, complete with realistic slopes, taxiway gradients, and elevation changes, including the solar park hill near Taxiway Bravo. The goal is a closer match to the real-world topography and a smoother experience during taxi and takeoff.
With this release, Pyreegue adds another major UK hub to their growing portfolio, joining Edinburgh and East Midlands with the same level of detail and ambition. The forward-looking terminal layouts, animated interiors, and integration with GSX will surely appeal to simmers who enjoy flying popular short-haul routes with Ryanair, Jet2, or TUI.
You can grab Pyreegue’s Birmingham Airport now from from Contrail, with support for both MSFS 2020 and 2024.
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