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PG Hangar is much more than a list
Search hundreds of photogrammetry locations, narrow them by rating or country, keep your own flying list, compare cities, view coverage maps, discover optional add-ons and quickly choose somewhere new to explore.
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New to the site?
Quick Start — four easy steps
You can be finding a new flight in less than a minute.
Narrow the results
Search by city, country, airport, POI, update or rating, then combine filters as needed.
Build your flying list
Save favourites, mark places as flown and instantly show only unvisited locations.
Plan the flight
Check the entry, coverage map, nearby airport, key POIs and any optional recommended add-ons.
Best first visit: open the PG Explorer when you want one powerful search tool, or open a simulator list when you prefer browsing cities by rating band.
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Pick the right starting point
Which page should I use?
Each section has a different job, but they all work together.
MSFS 2024The main rated city list for the current simulator.
MSFS 2020Separate ratings for the previous simulator.
PG ExplorerThe fastest way to search and discover across the database.
National ParksScenic environments, seasons, wildlife and park information.
After DarkCities and enhancements worth exploring at night.
By CountryBrowse locations geographically instead of by rating.
Tiny PG USASmaller American photogrammetry areas and discoveries.
Tiny PG WorldSmaller photogrammetry locations outside the USA.
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Stop endless scrolling
Search, filter and sort the active list
The controls can be combined, so a very large list can quickly become a handful of useful results.
Search & filters screenshot
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Search the active list
Type a city, country, airport code, POI, update name or rating. Results update as you type.
Combine filters
Filter by rating, country, region, season, wildlife or update. The available controls change to suit the active list.
My Flying List
Show everything, favourites only, flown locations or places you have not visited yet.
Quick action buttons
Choose a random result, open or close all rating sections, clear the filters or reset your personal progress.
Your progress counters
See your total favourites, flown entries and unvisited locations at a glance.
Using a phone?
The list reorganises its controls for the narrower screen. Open the filter/search area when needed, make your choices, then close it again to return more space to the city cards.
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Your own personal checklist
Use My Flying List
Turn the shared database into a simple personal logbook without creating an account.
My Flying List screenshot
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Current selection
The box always shows which personal filter is active.
Show all
Returns to the full active list while keeping your saved progress.
Favourites only
Shows the places you have marked with the gold Favourite button.
Flown cities
Shows entries you have already marked as flown.
Unvisited cities
Hides flown entries and helps you choose somewhere new.
Where is this information saved?
Favourites and flown progress are stored locally in your browser on that device. They are not attached to a PG Hangar account. Clearing browser data, switching browsers or using another device may therefore show a different list.
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Everything in one entry
How to read a city card
Each card is a compact flight-planning summary rather than just a city name.
City cards screenshot
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Identity and quick facts
City, country, nearby airport, size, simulator rating, update badge and useful flying tags.
Description and Key POIs
A concise account of the PG quality, blending, coverage and landmarks worth looking for.
Recommended add-ons
Optional scenery that can enhance the airport, city, landmarks or night environment. Open the dropdown when several are listed.
Map buttons
Open the supplied location map or the dedicated PG coverage map for that entry.
Favourite and Mark as flown
Add the city to your personal shortlist or record that you have already explored it.
Compare City
Select up to three entries and open a side-by-side comparison.
Optional enhancements
Open the Recommended Add-ons panel
A small numbered badge tells you how many recommendations are attached to the city. Press the panel to reveal them. Each entry identifies the scenery and developer, and the external-link icon opens the relevant product or information page.
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Know what each link is for
Maps, PG coverage and coordinates
The two map buttons serve different purposes.
View Map
Opens the general location map supplied for the entry, helping you see the city or area in its wider geographic setting.
PG Map
Opens the photogrammetry coverage reference, helping you understand approximately where the PG area begins and ends.
Coordinates
PG Hangar does not currently list separate coordinates for every individual POI. Use the city, airport code, map and POI names together when planning in MSFS.
Coverage example
What a PG Map actually shows
The outlined area is a visual guide to the available photogrammetry coverage. Use it to plan a route that remains inside the most interesting scenery rather than treating it as a list of individual landmark coordinates.
PG coverage map screenshot
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How do I find a place inside MSFS?
Search for the listed city or nearby airport in the World Map, then use the Key POIs and map links to shape your route. For a sightseeing flight, starting at the listed airport and flying toward the city centre is usually the simplest approach.
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Small buttons, useful jobs
Personal and discovery tools
These tools are designed to save time and make the lists more enjoyable to use.
Chooses from the results currently visible after your filters are applied.
Expands the visible rating or category sections for easier scanning.
Folds the list back down when the page begins to feel too long.
Clears searches and filters. It does not erase favourites or flown progress.
Erases saved favourites and flown marks from that browser. Use it carefully.
Select up to three city cards, then compare their ratings, size, airport, tags and notes together.
Press Compare City on the first entry.
Select one or two additional cities.
Open Compare Selected in the comparison dock.
From selection to result
Compare up to three cities side by side
Every press of Compare City adds that location to the comparison dock. Once two or three cities are selected, press Compare Selected to open the full table and compare ratings, countries, sizes, airports, tags, add-ons and notes.
Comparison selection dock screenshot
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Finished comparison table screenshot
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A quick guide to the scores
The current 1–10 rating system
Ratings consider overall PG quality, coverage, blending, infrastructure, visual interest and how enjoyable the area is to explore.
Gold Standard
The Gold Standard badge is reserved for specially selected 10/10 entries. A city can be rated 10/10 without automatically receiving the badge.
Read the full rating guide
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Common questions answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Search the questions or open the sections that interest you.
What is PG Hangar?
Air Rhodessa’s PG Hangar is an independent, community-focused guide to photogrammetry locations in Microsoft Flight Simulator. It combines ratings, map references, POIs, add-on suggestions, personal tracking and discovery tools.
Where should a new visitor start?
Use PG Explorer when you want to search quickly, or open the MSFS 2024 list and browse the rating bands. Then save a few favourites and mark places as flown as you explore them.
Why are MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 separate?
Photogrammetry can look or perform differently between simulator versions, so each list keeps its own rating and information rather than assuming the experience is identical.
What do WU and CU badges mean?
WU means World Update and CU means City Update. The number identifies the relevant Microsoft Flight Simulator update associated with that location or coverage.
What are the Key POIs?
They are notable landmarks, districts or features worth looking for during a flight. They are suggestions rather than a complete list of everything in the city.
Does every POI have exact coordinates?
No. PG Hangar is primarily a city-wide photogrammetry discovery and rating resource. The city, airport, map and POI names are provided to help plan the flight, but separate latitude and longitude values are not currently listed for every landmark.
What is the difference between View Map and PG Map?
View Map gives the general location reference for the entry. PG Map is the photogrammetry coverage reference, showing the area you are likely to find PG scenery within.
Are recommended add-ons required?
No. They are optional recommendations that may improve airports, landmarks, lighting or the wider city. The underlying PG entry can still be explored without buying or installing them.
Why do some add-ons appear inside a dropdown?
Entries with several recommendations use a compact dropdown to keep the city card tidy. Open it to see the full list and developer links.
How does Compare City work?
Press Compare City on up to three entries. A comparison dock will appear; choose Compare Selected to view the cities side by side.
Will my favourites and flown cities follow me to another device?
Not automatically. Progress is saved locally in the browser you are using. Another phone, computer or browser has its own separate local progress.
What does Reset do?
Reset clears the current search and filters. It does not remove your saved favourites or flown marks.
What does Reset My Progress do?
It removes the favourites and flown progress stored in that browser. This is deliberately separate from the normal Reset button so your personal list is not erased accidentally.
Are the ratings official Microsoft or Asobo ratings?
No. PG Hangar is an independent fan-made resource. Ratings reflect the site’s testing and assessment of the overall flight-simulation experience.
How often is the site updated?
The lists are updated as locations are tested, simulator updates arrive, corrections are reported and worthwhile add-ons are discovered. Check the site NOTAMs for recent changes.
Can I suggest a city, correction or add-on?
Yes. Use the Community Hub to submit a suggestion, correction, report or other useful information.
Can I vote for my favourite city or national park?
Yes. Visit the Community Vote page to take part and see the live standings.
Does the site work on mobile?
Yes. Controls and card layouts adapt to smaller screens. Some larger tool areas are collapsed behind a button so the page remains easier to use on a phone.
Where can I learn what photogrammetry and TIN mean?
Open the Photogrammetry & TIN explainer for a plain-English introduction.
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