XPGuard Documentation
What XPGuard does
Section titled “What XPGuard does”XPGuard provides VATSIM-controlled airport lighting for MSFS 2020, MSFS 2024 and X-Plane 12. One EuroScope controller can guide pilots across these simulators.
Stop bars are red across a holding position. Lead-on and lead-off lights mark an onward path in green or green and amber. THL warns an aircraft lined up to depart. REL warns traffic entering a runway. Follow the Greens lights an assigned taxi route. Read the full light reference before use.
Pilots
Section titled “Pilots”Microsoft Flight SimulatorSet up MSFS 2020 or 2024.
X-Plane 12Install with the XPGuard Launcher.
Controllers
Section titled “Controllers”Set up EuroScopeInstall, sign in, and configure your settings.
Take your claimsChoose the runway and apron lights you control.
Stop bars · REL and THL · Follow the Greens.
Airport mapping
Section titled “Airport mapping”Improve an airportFix stop bars, lead-on lines and REL rows.
Map stop bars and IHPPlace stop bars, set their state and add amber IHP lights.
Need a quick fix?
Section titled “Need a quick fix?”I cannot see the lightsCheck the common causes in order.
The lights are in the wrong placeCheck your scenery and airport map.