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Airport Simulator: Plane City - Comprehensive Management Simulation Review

by Playrion

Airport Simulator: Plane City delivers an immersive airport management experience across three distinct locations. Players handle terminal expansion, flight logistics, and passenger satisfaction through strategic decision-making and infrastructure development.

Detailed Review

Airport Simulator: Plane City positions itself as a comprehensive airport management simulation for iOS devices, developed by Playrion. The application challenges users to build and operate major airport facilities while balancing operational efficiency with expansion goals across three unique city-based environments. With over 10 million players globally, it occupies a significant position in the management simulation genre. The core gameplay revolves around terminal construction, flight scheduling, and resource management. Players begin with basic infrastructure and progressively unlock advanced facilities including multiple boarding ramps, check-in counters, and specialized service areas. The economic system requires careful balancing of income from flights and passenger services against construction and maintenance costs. Strategic planning becomes essential as airports expand to handle increased traffic and more complex airline contracts. User interface design employs intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics for facility placement and clear visual indicators for operational status. The game implements a real-time progression system where construction and upgrades require waiting periods, though these can be accelerated through strategic decisions or optional purchases. Performance remains stable during complex operations, though larger airports may experience slight interface lag during peak activity periods. User feedback trends indicate strong satisfaction with progression systems and depth of management options. LEOXQUE noted on June 21, 2025: 'I love that I can upgrade not just the inside of the airport but...' while TheMochi_ observed on May 26, 2025 that 'once you understand the game mechanics, money is just basically pouring in.' Some users report occasional issues with contract systems, as Gutters555 mentioned on July 3, 2025 regarding contract availability despite good airline relationships. The application demonstrates notable strengths in strategic depth and long-term engagement, though some localization limitations exist as noted by Chinese-language users. The free-to-play model maintains accessibility while offering optional purchases for accelerated progression. Ideal for players seeking complex management challenges rather than casual gameplay, with particular appeal for aviation enthusiasts and strategy game veterans.

Key Features

  • Three distinct airport locations with unique geographical challenges and expansion requirements affecting strategic planning
  • Comprehensive terminal management system including check-in counters, security points, and boarding gates requiring operational coordination
  • Progressive airline contract system that unlocks new routes and revenue streams based on airport reputation and capacity
  • Real-time construction and upgrade mechanics that simulate actual airport development timelines and resource allocation
  • Detailed passenger satisfaction metrics that influence airport reputation and financial performance through service quality
  • Global player community features including ranking systems and progress comparison with other airport managers worldwide

Why Users Love It

Deep strategic management systems
Satisfying long-term progression

Perfect for: Strategy enthusiasts and management simulation players seeking complex operational challenges

Screenshots

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User Reviews

Aisha act Like she is ace
Nov 7, 2025

The game is great in all but can you add the B747 and the Airbus a380 because the long haul planes aren’t to big and it would be cool to se the B747 and the a380 Great game but add to long haul planes aren't The game is great in all but can you add the B747 and the Airbus a380 because the long haul planes aren’t to big and it would be cool to se the B747 and the a380

camgirl03
Nov 6, 2025

There is a glitch in the consecutive daily login streak prizes tab. It won’t let me claim day 5 nor will it reset. I’ve been playing for a few weeks at least. Please fix! Minor glitches. Overall really fun There is a glitch in the consecutive daily login streak prizes tab. It won’t let me claim day 5 nor will it reset. I’ve been playing for a few weeks at least. Please fix!

duncan8729
Oct 31, 2025

Some passengers have been stuck in the terminal. I hope you to fix it. Also I hope this game launch to PC! Improve the passengers’ stuck behavior before launch to PC! Some passengers have been stuck in the terminal. I hope you to fix it. Also I hope this game launch to PC!

nick-e98
Sep 10, 2025

I love the game. This is for the developers, there seems to be a glitch with the luggage cart. It does not deploy it just seats in my garage. Luggage Glitch I love the game. This is for the developers, there seems to be a glitch with the luggage cart. It does not deploy it just seats in my garage.

NaaDedei12
Sep 14, 2025

It’s a great game honestly but I’ve been trying to expand the taxiway for weeks and I just can’t. When is that update coming??????? Good It’s a great game honestly but I’ve been trying to expand the taxiway for weeks and I just can’t. When is that update coming???????

App Details

Developer

Playrion

Platform

ios

Rating

4.6

Last Updated

12/16/2025