We are pleased to announce that one of the most scenic airports in Alaska has finally found its way to Microsoft Flight Simulator - PADU Unalaska Airport!

This is the latest from Matteo Venanziani whose previous works include Burbank, Skiathos and Van Nuys for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

PADU is located on Unalaska Bay on the Aleutian Island of Umaknak and is sometimes referred to as Dutch Harbor Airport. It was renamed "Tom Madsen Airport" in honour of a bush pilot who was killed in an aeroplane accident in 2022.

The airport features a short 4,500ft runway bordered on one side by a steep drop-off into the ocean and a hill to the North. With the ocean at both runway ends, this airport presents a very challenging approach and landing. Considering that 1/5th of all flights are cancelled due to the weather and short runway, Unalaska Airport is not for the faint-hearted!

In addition to the airport that has been beautifully recreated by Matteo, the entire town has been modelled as well as historical landmarks such as Holy Ascension Orthodox Church and WWII remnants on Bunker Hill.