ShortFinal Design (SFD) has updated KLAX to V2. This is the first update since 2020, and it includes numerous changes.

Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX), with its four runways, served 75 million travellers in 2023. This makes it the second-largest airport in the US and one of the world’s busiest airports in terms of both arrivals and departures.

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According to SFD, the most notable update in version 2 is the introduction of native support for X-Plane 12. This allows for a variety of enhancements, such as 3D vegetation, dynamic airport vehicles equipped with FMOD sounds, and native rain effects. Users of X-Plane 11 will also benefit from updated hangars and terminals, as well as significant structures like the SoFi Stadium and the LAX Automated People Mover. Furthermore, the update enhances textures and lighting, improves various structures, and streamlines animations through LST integration.

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The full list of changes is as follows:

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Version 2.0 (December 20th 2024):

• New XP12 Version
• Added 3D vegetation (XP12 only)
• Added custom dynamic airport vehicles with FMOD sounds (XP12 only)
• Added Kia Forum and SoFi Stadium
• Added LAXit
• Added midfield concourse
• Added midfield gateway
• Added native rain effects to the ground (XP12 only)
• Added new Delta hangar
• Added new United hangar with interior
• Added LAX Automated People Mover and all associated buildings
• Added new terminal 3
• Added static and moving people (requires LST)
• Added terminal 1.5
• Improved airport vehicles
• Improved floodlights
• Improved In-N-Out Burger
• Improved terminals 4 and 6 and added new sections
• Removed GroundTraffic, animated cars now use LST
• Updated and added fences
• Updated gate and taxiway layout
• Updated mesh for X-Plane 12
• Updated pavement and marking textures

The update is free for all current owners of the scenery and is available for $26.95 on the x-plane.org store for those who do not already own it.

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