The scenery is available now on sim market: CYYT on Sim Market
This is not the airport of today. It is the airport of tomorrow. CYYT is undergoing a major expansion, with aprons taxiways and terminal facilities. The goal was to capture the airport midway so the scenery would carry you through the next few years.
This includes the western terminal expansion (2021), an expansion to the main Apron (2020) and 3 new taxiways (2021). Based on the airport masterplan released by CYYT, I’ve captured the future as best as I can without hijacking a time machine.
CYYT Overhead CYYT Western terminal CYYT Main apron
The main terminal boasts two new wings. The eastern wing (Completed 2019) adds 4 new jetways to the terminal, and the western wing, 3 jetways.
CYYT terminal stands CYYT airside vehicles CYYT east terminal front CYYT Main terminal sunset CYYT East terminal CYYT west terminal & Parking CYYT irving, apron & terminal CYYT main terminal
Your keen eye may notice the distinction between the jetways. The new jetways are different from those fitted to the old terminal building, featuring a flat side panel and a larger hood. All Jetways are operated by SODE.
The terminal interior is modelled to. You can swap out the file if you want to remove this (Instructions in the manual).
CYYT East terminal interior CYYT Central terminal interior CYYT Central terminal interior
If you are less interested in airliners, then you’ll spend more time on the cargo or helicopter aprons. The Cargo apron (General aviation) is home to the Canadian Air Force, PAL airlines and several maintenance facilities.

CYYT Airforce Hangar CYYT Airforce hangar CYYT Aerocentre CYYT General aviation apron north CYYT General aviation apron south CYYT general aviation apron CYYT Aerocentre
Way over the other side of the airport, Cougar helicopters has their own apron. Next to the cargo jet warehouse, which can accept a 767, Cougar has 2 hangars and a terminal building. The large hanger has an optional interior.
Cougar terminal Cougar terminal area Heli apron hangars Inside cougar hangar Main cougar hangar Cougar heli apron CYY Heli apron & cargo jet
With the focus on helicopters at YYT, it is important to flesh out the surrounding area. Low level flight should be enjoyable around the airport with the whole area modelled in detail. The tourist helipad just south is present and ready waiting for you.
St johns fabricators St johns shopping district St Johns hosuing estate St Johns tourist helipad
YYT will fit into your sim no matter what the season. The ground imagery is coloured for Spring, Summer, Autumn and winter. The ground blends nicely with both the default textures and the Orbx global textures.
Winter is a significant part of this airport. Capturing the feel of winter was important. An overlay covers the entire apron area during winter bringing greater detail to the de-icing zone and taxiways. 3D heaps surround the taxiways to give you the feeling of being surrounded by the deep winter snow.
CYYT winter CYYT general aviation apron winter CYYT general aviation winter overhead CYYT taxiway sign in the snow CYYT de-icing area CYYT main apron in winter CYYT terminal in winter
With such a varied array of ways to fly, your going to enjoy St Johns in the dark. Which is why a lot of attention going into getting the night lighting right. The Runway and approach lights are custom made to maintain visibility at all distances while looking realistic. Apron lighting is smooth and positioned to give minimal performance impact.
CYYT de-icing area night CYYT Runway 29 at night CYYT Aerocentre night CYYT Taxiway sign night CYYT tower & Fire station at night CYYT Main terminal night CYYT overhead at night CYYT Runway 29 approach lights CYYT helicopter apron at night
I hope you enjoyed this dive into the airport, and I hope to see you flying out of it soon.
The scenery is available now on sim market: CYYT on Sim Market