Available for free: https://flightsim.to/file/39712/jacqueline-cochran-regional-airport-ktrm

The Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (ICAO: KTRM) is located in the Coachella Valley—known as the Desert Resorts Region, the City of Palm Springs. 70nm up north San Diego and 115 nm east from Los Angeles LAX. KTRM is 115 feet (35 m) BELOW mean sea level. It has two asphalt paved runways: 17/35 is 8,500 by 150 feet (2,591 x 46 m) and 12/30 is 4,995 by 100 feet (1,522 x 30 m). You'll also find FBO's, Civil Air Patrol (CAP),Riverside County Sheriff Thermal Heliport (ICAO: 1CA2), flight school and of course  avionics and mechanics shop.

 

Author's note
As for all of my MSFS mod, this small scenery is made from a pilot-eyes perspective. FBO's has changed a lot this last years at Thermal: Desert Jet Center Landmark, Ross Aviation, Thermal Aviation Self-serve, Signature... and I wanted to keep all these names although it's not anymore as real as it get, today Sept'22. Let me know what you think.

In real, I'm a Plus One Flyers member and mostly fly from Montgomery Field (KMYF). I'm real PPL, but a rookie amateur scenery developer: this mod is made with 99% of MSFS default objects library and feature massive number of details. The scenery is inspired by aerial views from Bing and Google maps. It's a mix between the satellite imagery displayed from MSFS and more accurate data found on Internet. I did my best based on online video and online pictures. 900+ objects have been added to the default scenery to make in more live and bring a touch of an active area. If you have local pictures to help being more accurate, let me know!

Features

• All taxiway markings verified and redesigned if needed.
• Fix VASI 2-box (Runway 17) and Papi 4-light (runway 35)
• Fix VASI 2-light Papi (runway 12-30)
• Fix the color of re-asphalted taxiways and runway, add weathered asphalt
• Fix and add correct windsock(s)
• Fix circuit pattern correct position
• Reveal the compass rose at Desert Jet Center
• Add generic buildings to replace autogen MSFS
• Add the "new" Desert Jet FBO which doesn't appeared on Bing satellite imagery
• Add Signature FBO. I voluntary keep Ross Aviation and Landmark Aviation big signs on hangars.
• Add Riverside County Sheriff Thermal Heliport (ICAO: 1CA2)

Available for free: https://flightsim.to/file/39712/jacqueline-cochran-regional-airport-ktrm

Edited September 3, 20223 yr by vbazillio

Thanks!  This will be my evening flight tonight.

Thanks!!! Downloading it right now.

Thanks for your time in creating this, the nice level of detail make the place feel more alive.

A new version has been released with a minor fix on some blue poles and a new textured tanks at the Thermal self-serve.

Enjoy for free: https://flightsim.to/file/39712/jacqueline-cochran-regional-airport-ktrm

Version 1.0.5 released.

• Clean-up Desert Jet (and the old Ross/Landmark) ramp (per user request)
• Start enhancing the Desert Jet public zone. Maybe further dev later.

 

Edited December 1, 20232 yr by vbazillio

New v1.0.7 is now available for free at https://flightsim.to/file/39712/jacqueline-cochran-regional-airport-ktrm with all new orange only windsock (new weathered version). New red/white European windsock!

Version 1.0.8 has just been released. Download for free and your pc at https://flightsim.to/file/39712/jacqueline-cochran-regional-airport-ktrm

• Replace all ugly default static aircraft
• Total overhaul of the blue taxiway light poles
• Enhance the perimeter fences
• Fix minor bug and small enhancement

 

 

Version 2.0 is now live for MSFS2024 and MSFS2020 users. Free to download for PC : https://flightsim.to/file/39712/jacqueline-cochran-regional-airport-ktrm

This is the update to make it compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This version include also fixes and a lot of improvement for MSFS2020.

• Add new static airplane and helicopter.
• Replace the whole border fences.
• Update spot markings (and carpark markings as well).
• Fix MSFS2024 vegetation and remove some spikes( (WIP).
• Fix wrong autogen buildings overlapping existing ones.
• Small fixes at Desert Jet
• A lot of small fixes no one will ever notice.

v3 of the freeware Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) is now live on Flightsim.to.
Download: https://flightsim.to/file/39712/jacqueline-cochran-regional-airport-ktrm

This update focuses on aligning the scenery with the latest SU16 / MSFS2024 Bing Maps data and current airport layout, so what you see in the sim is much closer to what is on the ground today.

Main changes in v3:

• Full realignment to SU16 / MSFS2024 Bing data: repositioned all objects, ground textures, markings and taxiway lines for a better fit with the new base imagery.
• Enhanced runway texture for the MSFS2024 rendition.
• New fuel tank cistern at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Air Base on the west side, with a refreshed surrounding area.
• Added ARAINA Aviation hangar sign, including the Garmin logo signage.
• Removed several hangars that have been demolished in real life.
• Removed static SimObject aircraft to better match live / AI traffic usage.
• Replaced missing objects and buildings for MSFS2024 so the field feels complete again.
• Updated Thermal Aviation fuel provider branding from Ascent to Phillips66.
• Kept the Signature FBO hangar in place even though Signature left and Coulson Aviation uses the area now, same for Ross Aviation and Landmark signage which remain on their hangars for now.
• Still pending: the four big signs on taxiway Alpha pointing to the FBOs. Real-life reference photos are missing, so any local input is very welcome.

And yes, the most important part: updated fuel prices at Thermal Aviation.

More pictures of this update: 

 

Update v3.0.1 for Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) addresses several key improvements for accuracy and functionality in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Thanks to users for raising issues although some were tricky  All for free and your MSFS2020/24 on PC.

• Taxiway Signage: Added missing signs for runway 17-35 exits and corrected mislabeled signs (B→A, C→F, A→B at B4).
• Static Aircraft: Fixed pink/missing textures on C172 and PC24 models.
• Ground Layout: Removed bump on taxiway A (heading to runway 12) and adjusted ramp direction sign.
• Visual Corrections: Relocated PAPI-2 for runway 12 and added the missing second ARAINA AVIATION sign.

ChangeLog

• Add missing taxiway signs vaccating runway 17-35
• Add missing second ARAINA AVIATION sign
• Fix taxiway signs displaying:
  • B instead of A at A runway 17
  • C instead of F at A runway 17
  • A instead of B at B4
• Fix PAPI-2 position runway 12
• Fix C172 and PC24 static aircraft pink/missing textures
• Fix bump on taxiway A (heading to runway 12)
• Fix ramp direction sign

By the way… I’m still looking for (high resolution) picture of this group of FBO signs. I know my scenery is not up to date but I can’t find a recent photos anywhere:

Source: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/bsQ38uZBA7I

Any help is welcome!

Edited January 10Jan 10 by vbazillio