SimAtlas+, the payware add-on subscription for MSFS 2020 and 2024: fly somewhere new, every day.

Discover new destinations with a growing collection of payware airports and utilities for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Explore more, without buying every add-on individually.

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Jaipur International Airport in Microsoft Flight Simulator

VIJP Jaipur International Airport

SkyMatrix Studios Rajasthan, India

Payware add-ons
155
Retail value Sum of the developers' current list prices in US$, excl. tax. Prices in developer stores can differ. Rounded down.
$2,100+
Free add-ons
125

Developer list prices, excl. tax

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Who it's for

Made for the way you fly

Whether you love exploring, are just getting started, or fly in bursts, SimAtlas+ fits right in.

New

What's new

No surprises

How SimAtlas+ works

What you get, and what happens if you stop.

Everything included

Every payware add-on in the library, plus new ones as they join.

Monthly, no contract

Cancel in your account dashboard and keep access until the period ends. Start with a 7-day free trial.

Try before you buy

Fly an airport first. If it becomes a favorite, buy it from the usual stores and keep it.

If you stop

Included payware stops working until you subscribe again. Free add-ons keep working, and add-ons you own from other stores are not affected.

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Library

Explore the library

Browse everything before you subscribe. Every pin is an add-on, and free add-ons are open to everyone, no subscription needed.

An interactive map of available airport and scenery add-ons loads here. Visit our packages list for a text-based list of all available add-ons.

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Your options

Buy, subscribe, or fly free

Each one makes sense for different simmers, and you can mix them.

Buying add-ons

  • Own a permanent license
  • Typically US$10-30 per add-on
  • Best for the airports you fly all the time

SimAtlas Free

  • Access free add-ons forever
  • One-click install and updates
  • No credit card required
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SimAtlas+

  • Access to the whole payware library while subscribed
  • Enable any add-on with a single click
  • Try airports before deciding to buy
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Free account, no credit card required.

Getting set up

Enable add-ons with one click

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  1. Create a free account

    No credit card needed. Free add-ons are included, and you can start SimAtlas+ whenever you're ready.

  2. Install the client

    It runs quietly in the background. If you use payware, Windows asks once for permission to set up add-on protection.

  3. Enable add-ons and fly

    Enabled add-ons download before you launch MSFS, so nothing streams mid-flight.

Technology

Built on proven technology

Protected add-ons are delivered securely through a Microsoft-signed Windows driver from Callback Technologies, a toolkit trusted by Fortune 500 companies for over two decades.

Microsoft-signed

Validated and recognized by Windows, so you always know what you are installing.

Private by design

The driver works only on your PC. It never connects to the internet.

Uninstall anytime

Only installed for protected add-ons. Remove it anytime in Settings. When you uninstall SimAtlas, Windows asks for permission to remove it too.

Our partners

Built with the developers

Add-ons in SimAtlas+ are licensed directly from the studios that make them, and developers receive the majority of net subscription revenue. Subscribing is another way to support the people building the scenery you fly.

About SimAtlas

For developers

Make MSFS add-ons? Bring them to SimAtlas.

Payware or freeware, we'd love to hear from you.

Payware

Earn recurring revenue

License your add-ons to SimAtlas+ and earn a share of subscription revenue, on top of your existing store sales.

Partner programFreeware

Reach more simmers

List your freeware for free. Every SimAtlas user can install it, no subscription needed, and updates reach everyone automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

Getting started

What is SimAtlas?
SimAtlas is a subscription service for payware Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons. We built SimAtlas because as simmers ourselves, we were spending way too much time discovering all the amazing add-ons out there, deliberating whether to buy them, and then keeping them updated. We thought there has to be a better and more affordable way to help simmers experience the wide array of great add-ons that exist, and for developers to maximize both their revenue and the number of users who get to enjoy their creations.
What is included in SimAtlas+?
Every payware scenery and tool in the SimAtlas library, for one monthly price. Browse the full list in the scenery library and on the tools page. New add-ons become part of your subscription automatically as they join the library.
Are there free add-ons available?
Yes! Free add-ons in our library are available to everyone. No subscription required. Browse our collection to see what's available for free.
How do I install SimAtlas?
Download our lightweight client, run the installer, and you're done. The client runs in the background and handles everything automatically.
What does the SimAtlas client do?
The SimAtlas client securely installs, updates, and manages all add-ons, with no manual ZIP files or Community folder work. For SimAtlas+ payware add-ons, open the client before you start MSFS and keep it open for the whole session, or they will not work. Free add-ons work without the client running.
How does SimAtlas work with developers?
We license add-ons directly from developers, and they receive the majority of net subscription revenue. In return, our subscribers get access to their commercial work while subscribed. The same add-ons stay on sale through the developers' usual stores.

Subscription and cancellation

Do I own the add-ons I use through SimAtlas+?
No. SimAtlas+ gives you access to the whole payware library while your subscription is active. It does not include permanent licenses. If you want to own an add-on, buy it from the developer or a store.
Can I still buy the included add-ons permanently?
Yes. SimAtlas+ is entirely optional, and the included payware add-ons remain available for permanent purchase through the usual stores. You can also use SimAtlas+ to try airports and then buy the ones you fly most.
Is there a free trial?

When a trial offer is running, first-time subscribers get a free trial. The pricing page shows whether it applies to your account before you check out. You are not charged until the trial ends, and if you cancel before it ends, you pay nothing.

How do I cancel my subscription?
We bill monthly with no contracts or commitments. You can cancel from your account dashboard at any time.You'll keep access until your current billing period ends. If you cancel during a free trial, you won't be charged.
What happens if I cancel?

Included payware add-ons stop working once your subscription ends, at the end of the billing period you have paid for. Free add-ons keep working, and add-ons you own from other stores are not affected.

We use content protection so that only active subscribers can use the included payware add-ons. That is what lets developers be paid fairly for every subscriber. You can subscribe again at any time.

Is SimAtlas cheaper than buying add-ons?

If you fly to many different airports, usually yes: one subscription covers the whole payware library. If you only fly one or two airports and want to keep them forever, buying those add-ons can work out better.

See our comparison of SimAtlas and buying add-ons.

Compatibility

Which simulators are supported?
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS 2020)
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS 2024)
Does it work on Xbox / PlayStation?
No, it's for PC only.
Can I use other add-ons?
Sure! Your existing add-ons will continue working just fine.
Does SimAtlas work with FSLTL, AI Traffic, and GSX?
Yes! FSLTL, AI Traffic, and GSX are all fully supported. GSX profiles for included sceneries can be installed automatically through the SimAtlas client.
Are there any known limitations?
  • SimAtlas does not work when MSFS is running in admin mode or developer mode
  • Some tools that read the Community folder directly (e.g., LittleNavMap) may not work correctly with SimAtlas add-ons

Performance and technical

Does SimAtlas affect my loading times / fps?

SimAtlas works just like any other add-on. The more scenery you have enabled, the longer MSFS takes to load. However, there is no additional performance impact from SimAtlas itself, only from the scenery you choose to enable.

The good news: Enabling and disabling sceneries with SimAtlas is incredibly easy. We recommend enabling only the airports you're actively flying to keep loading times fast. You can enable/disable sceneries anytime with one click. No file management needed.

FPS Impact: SimAtlas adds almost no observable FPS overhead. Any FPS impact comes purely from the scenery itself, exactly as if you'd installed it manually.

How much disk space do I need?

Each add-on ranges from a few MB to several GB. We recommend at least 50 GB of free space.

Downloaded scenery stays on your disk (even when disabled) so you can re-enable airports instantly without re-downloading. You can manually remove scenery anytime through the client if you need to free up space.

Do I need a fast internet connection?
Enabled add-ons are downloaded in advance, so they are ready on your disk before you launch MSFS. Nothing streams mid-flight, so your connection speed only affects how long the first download takes.
Does SimAtlas work offline?
Once your enabled add-ons have finished downloading, the scenery data stays on your disk. You will still need internet access to launch SimAtlas, but the amount of data exchanged at launch is minimal.
How does SimAtlas handle add-on updates?
When developers release updates, SimAtlas intelligently downloads only the changed files, not the entire add-on. This means faster updates and less bandwidth usage, keeping your add-ons current with minimal wait time.
Does SimAtlas install a driver?

Only for payware. SimAtlas installs a copy-protection driver when you sign in with a SimAtlas+ subscription, or the first time you enable a payware package. Without a subscription, free add-ons work without it.

In the app it is called "add-on protection". The driver (CBFS Filter) is developed by Callback Technologies, whose filesystem components have been trusted by Fortune 500 companies for over two decades.

  • Windows asks for your permission when it is installed, updated or removed
  • Microsoft-signed and recognized by Windows
  • The driver itself does not access the internet
  • Shown in the app under Settings > Add-on protection, where you can remove it at any time
  • When you uninstall SimAtlas, Windows asks for permission to remove it too. If you skip that, it stays installed but does nothing; to remove it, reinstall SimAtlas and use Settings > Add-on protection > Remove

If you used SimAtlas 1.x: its older driver (CBFS Connect, also by Callback Technologies) is not used by SimAtlas 2 and does nothing. Contact support if you want help removing it.

Billing and account

Can I get a refund?

Subscription fees are generally non-refundable, except for persistent technical issues our support cannot fix, duplicate charges, or unauthorized transactions. Full details are in our refund policy.

Can I use SimAtlas on multiple PCs?
Yes! Your subscription works on any PC where you're signed in. Just install the client on each device. A single account cannot be used simultaneously on multiple machines.

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