KLUL - Hesler-Noble Field Airport Laurel, Mississippi, USA
Laurel Airport opened in April, 1940, having been built by the Works Project Administration.
Alarmed by the fall of France in June 1940, Congress funded an increase from 29 to 54 combat groups in the United States Army Air Corps. The quickest way to get bases was to use existing civil airports. The Air Corps signed an agreement to lease Laurel Airport, but construction did not begin until mid 1942.
Construction involved runways and airplane hangars, with three concrete runways, several taxiways and a large apron and a control tower. Several large hangars were built. Buildings were utilitarian and quickly assembled. Most base buildings, not meant for long-term use, were built of temporary or semi-permanent materials. Although some hangars had steel frames and the occasional brick or tile brick building could be seen, most support buildings sat on concrete foundations but were of frame construction clad in little more than plywood and tarpaper. On December 18, 1942, Laurel Army Airfield opened, assigned to the Third Air Force. The 473d Base Headquarters and Air Base Squadron was host at the airfield.
Developer Notes:
Airport had absolutely nothing for buildings so added where I could using as few libraries as possible. In additon also added night lighting as well. Taxiways where atleast plausible so left those alone. Also added a few objects around the airport for "seasoning".Will continue to move through the state and touch up airports when I can, As always if you run into any issues at all please do not hesistate to reach out. Thanks! God Bless
**Will continue to touch up airports around Mississippi and beyond.
Installation:
This usual drag and drop into the community folder.
Features:
Added night lighting
Added portions of airport perimeter fencing
Added various objects
Included exclusions around airport property (Tree trimming)
Added hangars
DEPENDENCIES:
EDHK Lights & Objects Developers Pack (Asset-Pack)
MSFS 2020 object library 200+ models - towers hangars to cones v14-8 UPDATE
UK2000 Common Library "Near the bottom" (Also on Marketplace)
CaptainMoonlight
futureflyerms
JGreen5278 author
6 months ago