Hangars, Weather Damage, and Global Data
By Edwin B on
This update introduces hangars, a weather-driven damage system, and a global airport dataset that all work together to make the world feel more dynamic and alive.
Hangars Are Here
You can now rent hangar space at airports to store your aircraft. Hangars protect your fleet from the elements and give you a place to manage your aircraft between flights.
- Rent hangar slots at any airport that offers them, for yourself or on behalf of your operator.
- Slot capacity matters. Larger aircraft take up more slots, so plan your space based on what you’re flying.
- Auto-park on landing. Complete a flight with a hangar at the destination and your aircraft is stored automatically.
- Auto-unpark on takeoff. Start a flight and the aircraft is pulled out automatically.
- Recurring billing. Hangars have an ongoing cost. If your balance runs dry, the rental is terminated.
- Operator support. Teams can rent hangars at key airports to protect their shared fleet.
Global Airport Data
We’ve sourced and integrated a global airport dataset that powers the simulation. Airports in FS Reality now reflect real-world locations, field types, and characteristics more accurately than ever. This data feeds into fuel availability, hangar options, and the weather system below.
Real Weather, Real Consequences
We’ve integrated SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information) data into the simulation. SIGMETs are real-world advisories that warn pilots about severe weather: thunderstorms, turbulence, icing, volcanic ash, and other hazards.
If your aircraft is sitting outside at an airport and severe weather moves through, it can take damage. This isn’t random. It’s driven by real SIGMET data, so the threats your aircraft faces match what’s actually happening in the real world. An aircraft stored in a hangar is protected.
Dozens of Damage Types
The damage model includes dozens of different simulated damage types. Hail can dent surfaces. High winds can stress control surfaces. Icing conditions can affect systems. Prolonged exposure compounds problems.
Each type of damage requires maintenance to resolve. Some are minor and inexpensive. Others can ground your aircraft until they’re fixed. The severity depends on the weather event and how long the aircraft was exposed.
Weather Damage and Maintenance
Weather damage generates real maintenance items on your aircraft, just like any other maintenance event. You’ll see them on the aircraft detail page, and they need to be resolved before the aircraft is considered airworthy. Protect your aircraft or pay for repairs.
Questions or issues? Drop by the FS Reality Discord and let us know.