Culldrome International Airport
 Logo of the airport. | |
| Key details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Culldrome International Airport |
| Native name | Culldrome Airport |
| ACAO code | CSSA |
| AATA code | CLD |
| Type of airport | International Airport |
| Hub for | Air Culldrome |
| Location | Culldrome City |
| Runways | |
| Runway | Runway 5L/23R (13,500 feet) (Asphalt) |
| Runway | Runway 5R/23L (12,500 feet) (Asphalt/Concrete) |
| Statistics | |
Culldrome International Airport, also known as Culldrome City International Airport or just Culldrome Airport (ACAO code: CSSA, AATA code: CLD), is a large international airport serving the Culldrome Isles and Culldrome City. Formerly known as Culldrome Airfield, the airport forms a major air link between Culldrome and other nations. It has three runways and and serves a large portion of the Culldrome Isles.
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History[edit]
Airfield[edit]
In 1965, Culldrome Airport was known as Culldrome Airfield. The airfield was very small and only had one runway. The runway, Runway 9/27, was a small strip of grass that measured 2,000 feet long. Located in the heart of the city, next to the Mossy River in Culldrome City, it was the first major air link in and out of the Culldrome Isles. Only small propeller planes operated on the airfield. Previously, only rich penguins and those overseas could actually use the airfield, since they possessed planes.
Many factors went into the expansion of the airport. Oil had only been recently discovered in Culldrome, and many predicted that it would lead to a surge in cars and other modes of transportation. Many also believed that an airport would greatly help the Culldrom economy; increasing imports, exports and jobs. However, there were also some who believed that a large airport would damage the environment and be very noisy. After some years of debate, it was decided that a large airport was needed. Funding was put into the airport, which began a large expansion.
The old runway was kept and a new one was built, called Runway 5/23. The runway measured 8,000 feet and was constructed out of asphalt. The old runway was reserved for small propeller planes while the new one was capable of accepting jets. Terminals were also built to accommodate more passengers. Starting in 1972, Air Culldrome began operating flights on the new runway. After only a few months, the amount of passengers traveling via the airport went up sharply. It was decided that the airport had to be expanded again.
Upgrades[edit]
Funding was secured for another airport upgrade. Construction started in 1975. A new runway parallel Runway 5/23 was built. The old one was named Runway 5L/23R and the new one became Runway 5R/23L. Another terminal was built and more hangar spaces were included. The old terminal was expanded and more gates were built. The whole upgrade program took 6 years to complete and normal operations resumed in 1981. It was expected that this major upgrade would future proof the airport well into the 21st century, with some thinking that the next expansion would be needed in 2020.
However, air traffic increased yet again and another upgrade was needed. In 1983, the old Runway 9/23 was upgraded. It was lengthened to 8,000 feet and paved in asphalt and concrete. This made it capable of accepting jet aircraft in addition to small propeller driven aircraft. A new terminal was also constructed, designed exclusively for Air Culldrome services. The existing terminals were also expanded, with 20 gates per terminal. The interior of the airport was extremely changed, leading to a more modern look. This upgrade took 3 years to complete.
Other smaller upgrades continued. In 1990, a small cargo terminal was built for cargo airlines. Although not used at first, it soon became busy as air-freight became for widespread. In 1999, a train station was built at the airport, courtesy of the Inter-Rail Company. The rail link allowed passengers arriving or departing to use the extensive IRC train network to reach their final destination.
Present Day[edit]
Today, the Culldrome International Airport is the largest airport in the Culldrome Isles. It is the main hub for Air Culldrome and several smaller Culldrome airlines, such as Entralink and Dawn Airlines. Many other airlines operate flights to and from the airport. Cargo airlines also operate flights in and out of the airport, responsible for a fair amount of Culldrome's economy.
Destinations[edit]
Terminal 1[edit]
- SkyJet Airways: South Pole City-Metro
- CP Airways: Polaris City, Club Penguin City
- Dorkair.co.dk: Dorkugal
- Aer Frysland: Frostborough
- Zurich Airlines: Zurich
- Pacifica Airlines: Metido, Froztize,
- AirTerra: Neo Domino City (via South Pole City)
Terminal 2[edit]
- Margate Airlines - Margate City
Terminal 3[edit]
- Air Culldrome Intl.: South Pole City-Metro, Gemini, Snowville, Shiverpool, East Bank City, Club Penguin City, Club Penguin Island, Newton Town, Aquarius, Pengu Town, Enderby City, Golden City, New Club Penguin, Neo Domino City, Margate City, Sherbian City, Las Puffles, Vonkouver, Penguin City.
- Air Culldrome Doms.: Clarkson, Seacast, Pirate City, Shadow City, Cirrus Town, Daire City, Newnia-Civ Island, Golden City
Cargo Terminal[edit]
- ADD SOME!
Facilities[edit]
In total there are 60 gates divided amongst 3 terminals. The main building of the airport has 2 floors. The lower floor houses the arrivals area while the upper floor houses the departures area. The main entrance leads into the upper floor concourse and the departures area. The arrivals area uses the lower concourse.
Upper Concourse[edit]
The main entrance leads into the upper floor concourse. On one side of the concourse, there are many check-in desks. After one has checked-in, they can go to the other side of the concourse. This side contains many shops, fast food outlets and small stalls. When a passenger is about to depart, they go back to the other side of the concourse and pass through a security checkpoint. After this checkpoint, they arrive at the terminals. At the terminals there are waiting seats, toilets and the gates.
Terminal 1[edit]
There are 20 gates in Terminal 1. It is used by many airlines: SkyJet Airways, CP Airways, Dorkair.co.dk, Aer Frysland, Zurich Airlines, Pacifica Airlines and AirTerra. All airlines have 2 gates, but CP Airways and Pacifica Airlines use 5 gates. These gates cater for the usual traffic, but since there are many gates, the terminal hardly gets full. Terminal 1 is the largest terminal in the airport, as it accommodates large, international long range flights. There are no airline frequent flyer clubs that operate here, but instead there are some fast food chains, including McDoodles and Burger Khan. In addition there are some phone booths and a few gift shops.
Terminal 2[edit]
There are 20 gates in Terminal 2.
Terminal 3[edit]
Terminal 3 is used exclusively by Air Culldrome. Due to this there is a large High-Flier Club lounge. The lounge features reclining seats, a small coffee shop, laptop charging bays and free internet. There are 20 gates, all of which cater for the many of Air Culldrome's services. In addition to the lounge, there is also a few fast food outlets, a few gift shops and a currency exchanger.
Lower Concourse[edit]
When passengers arrive from other airports, they come in through the gates located on the Upper Concourse. They are then directed to stairs which lead to the Lower Concourse and the arrivals area. The passengers then go through an immigration facility where their passports are checked. After this, they arrive at the baggage claim carousel. The passengers can pick up their luggage and load them on trolleys for easy transport.
The passengers then go through customs. This process includes the scanning the luggage and the passengers. After the passenger has gone through customs, they emerge out into another concourse. Here, passengers can be picked up by cars or they can travel to their final destination via taxis, buses and trains. There is also a tunneled walkway that leads to a car park, which caters for both short-term and long-term parking.
The Lower Concourse also connects to an Entrance Plaza, which contains many small shops and fast food outlets. The Entrance Plaza links towards the Upper Concourse and the main entrance above. The Entrance Plaza also has more paths that lead to the parking lots, as well as to the underground IRC train platforms. The Plaza is a prominent meeting place, where families and paid drivers await passengers that have just arrived.
