Tower! Simulator 3: KRIC Airport

The Tower! Simulator 3 - KRIC Airport DLC was developed and published by FeelThere, and was released on 25 February 2025. This add-on is part of the ongoing catalogue of airport expansions for Tower! Simulator 3, all distributed for the PC version of the game.

The expansion brings a detailed simulation of Richmond International Airport (ICAO: KRIC) into the game. It includes over 50 custom‑modelled buildings, a detailed ground‑polygon layout, updated radar screens, hand‑placed taxi lights and signage, and dynamic runway‑approach lighting. The airport layout features three asphalt‑grooved runways (the longest about 9,003 feet), giving players the tools to manage realistic operations including takeoffs, landings, taxiway and apron coordination, and handling of both passenger and cargo traffic typical for a mid‑sized American airport serving a regional hub.

When the DLC was promoted by FeelThere, it was described as “one of the most efficient airports in the world,” presenting Richmond International as a busy yet manageable airport with steady traffic, serving many destinations throughout the United States. The marketing emphasized the realistic modelling, the detailed ground infrastructure, and the mid‑Atlantic location’s importance, positioning KRIC as a strong option for players who want a realistic but less overwhelming ATC challenge.

Reception at launch was modest — the store page showed only two user reviews, indicating a very small sample size and not enough data to form a reliable community consensus. Given this limited feedback, it's difficult to draw firm conclusions about how well the DLC was received overall. However, for players interested in a realistic, mid‑sized airport experience — balancing the detail of ground operations without the overwhelming complexity of a mega‑hub — KRIC appears to offer a solid, well‑constructed addition to Tower! Simulator 3’s airport roster.