This stunning airfield has been built from the ground up for MSFS 2024. Sitting in a truly remarkable setting, high above the water and next to one of the most beautiful towns in the UK. Formed as a satellite airfield to Exeter in World War II, Bolt Head Airfield now sees planes of all types come and go throughout the year.

The approach is visually impressive and every bit of detail has been modelled to really give the best flight experience on the way in. 430ft above the water and a few fields in from the cliffs, sits the single grass strip. Measuring 600m in length and 24m wide, so there's plenty of room for landing and taking off.

40 square kilometres of photo realistic terrain have been placed and blended into the sim along with hedgerows, scrub and fences. There are over 200 hand placed models with most buildings featuring PBR textures offering great lighting effects such as surface reflection and ambient occlusion.

As Salcombe has some truly amazing water clarity, this was something we knew we had to get right. The water mask has been extended across the estuary, to include the infamous sand bar and surrounding beaches — another treat to watch as you come in!

The product comes with two versions — MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024. Both as separate downloads included in the sale.

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Why Bolt Head?

Bolt Head Airfield sits at the edge of one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline in England. The South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty spreads out beneath you on every approach — the deep blue estuary of Salcombe Harbour, the golden sands of South Sands beach, and the rugged cliffs of Bolt Tail reaching out into the Celtic Sea. Few airfields in Britain offer a setting this spectacular, and that's exactly why simmers seek it out. Flying the VFR circuit here is an experience unlike anything else in UK aviation.

Originally constructed in 1941 as a satellite for RAF Exeter, the airfield served Spitfires and Hurricanes defending the South West. Today it operates as a private grass strip, attracting light aircraft, microlights, and the occasional vintage warbird — and now, in extraordinary fidelity, it's yours to explore in Microsoft Flight Simulator. The surrounding area has been hand-crafted across 40 square kilometres, including the village of Salcombe, Overbeck's National Trust gardens, the tidal sandbar, and the remote bays of Starhole and Starehole that are virtually impossible to reach any other way.

What's Included

• Dual Simulator VersionsBoth MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 versions are included in a single purchase — two separate downloads, one price.
• Fully Modelled Airfield600m × 24m grass runway, hangars, windsock, visitor parking area, and all airfield infrastructure recreated from real survey data and site visits.
• 40km² Photo-Real TerrainOrtho-accurate terrain covering Salcombe, Bolt Tail, Starehole Bay, South Sands, and the surrounding Devon coastline — blended seamlessly into the sim.
• 200+ Hand-Placed 3D ModelsEvery significant building in the area individually modelled, including Overbeck's House, local farms, and coastal structures — most with PBR textures.
• Extended Water MaskingThe full Salcombe Estuary water mask including the notorious sandbar, tidal beaches, and the harbour's famous clear turquoise water.
• Hedgerows, Fences & ScrubHand-placed field boundaries, Devon hedgebanks, and coastal scrub vegetation give the surrounding landscape an authentic feel at low altitude.

System Requirements & Installation

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