Verticalsim’s KPIE St. Pete/Clearwater Intl Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator offers a dynamic flying experience on Florida’s scenic West Coast. This mid-sized airport is a hub of activity, home to a U.S. Coast Guard station, an Allegiant airlines base, and a U.S. Air National Guard Blackhawk Squadron.

Pilots can enjoy stunning views while tackling the challenging NORTH BAY VISUAL approach to RWY18, which involves navigating parallel to the Bayside Bridge and avoiding Tampa’s class Bravo airspace.

KPIE provides a variety of flight experiences, with over 60 Allegiant routes across the U.S. and numerous options for general aviation and private jet flights. The airport’s facilities cater to all types of aviators, from sight-seeing tours in a Comanche to luxurious FBO services for private jets. Its location makes it an ideal destination for those looking to explore the Clearwater and St. Pete areas or embark on a vacation to this beautiful region.

The airport features a terminal with a simple interior design for optimal performance, fully modeled USCG and FBO buildings, and custom high-grade aerial imagery. The 2024 airport layout is accurately represented with custom static models of Coast Guard aircraft, detailed texturing of airport buildings with PBR technology, and optimized LODs. Additionally, the airport includes a custom Bayside Bridge model, with a recommendation to download VCities Tampa for a custom Tropicana Field experience. An official GSX Profile by US Profiles is also available, and the product supports all spawn types, enhancing its versatility for all sim pilots