Norcust-Hartfer International Airport
Norcust-Hartfer International Airport Norcust-Hartfer Internationaler Flughavn | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owner | Municipality of Hartfer Department of Transport | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Norcust-Hartfer Airport Board | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serves | Hartfer | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Municipality of Hartfer, Radictistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hub for | Norcust Aviation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 4,718 ft / 1,438 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 54°64′N | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Norcust-Hartfer International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Hartfer in the Grand Duchy of Radictistan. It is the second busiest airport in Radictistan measured by passenger traffic. It is also the principal point of departure and arrival of international air freight. It is the primary hub of Norcust Aviation, the second-most popular passenger airline of Radictistan.
Runways and operational infrastructure
Norcust-Hartfer International Airport has four runways. Runway 01R/19L is the longest runway in Radictistan at 4,650 meters. It can accommodate any cargo aircraft currently flying. The parallel Runway 01L/19R is only a few hundred meters shorter and also used for long-haul cargo and passenger flights. The two significantly shorter runways are mostly used for domestic passenger and cargo flights. All runways are equipped with a microwave landing system and the airport as a whole is generously outfitted with various navigational aids.
Terminals
Norcust-Hartfer has three terminals numbering 125 gates. Terminals A and C are used for domestic flights while Terminal B is the international Terminal. Royal Radictistan Airways and Norcust Aviation maintain lounges for their elite customers. Terminal B has a short-stay hotel inside the secure area for the use of passengers.
Terminal A
Terminal A has 37 gates. It is used almost entirely by Norcust Aviation.
Terminal B
The international terminal, Terminal B has 43 gates.
Terminal C
Terminal C has 45 gates.
Airlines and destinations
| Airline | Destinations | Terminal |
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| Norcust Aviation | Nuxenstat, Beschertal, Brightburg, Wussrhas, Capstat, Barking, Saerkust, Ghorma, Redford, Luerkraft, Rabensberg, Ruzak, Capstat, Mosbeck, others | A |
| Royal Radictistan Airways | Nuxenstat, Beschertal, Brightburg, Wussrhas, Capstat, Barking, Saerkust, Ghorma, Redford, Luerkraft, Rabensberg, Ruzak, Capstat, Mosbeck, Saint-Étienne, others | A, B, C |
| Blue Kestrel Airways | Nuxenstat, Beschertal, Brightburg, Wussrhas, Capstat, Barking, Saerkust, Ghorma, Redford, Luerkraft, Rabensberg, Ruzak, Capstat, Mosbeck, others | C |
| Norcust Connection operated by SchnellJet |
Redclay, Ulrichsbarg, others | A |
| Royal Kingtonian Airways | Nordfeldt, St. James | B |
| Nachmere National Airlines | Nachmere City | B |
| Aer Maltrópa | Corcaigh Nua, Argensborough | B |
| ViZionair | Vitalita, New Alton | B |
Cargo
Norcust-Hartfer International Airport has extensive cargo facilities befitting its status as Radictistan's primary cargo hub. Every cargo airline of Radictistan is represented in day-to-day operations as well as foreign carriers. Radictistan Air Parcel Service is especially well-represented. Its three massive An-124 freighters are a common sight. The airport is also the home base of the passenger/cargo charter airline Transcontinental Air Charters.
Ground transportation
Within airport
Transportation for passengers between terminals is provided by an automated guideway transit system called QuickLink. This system operates on a bidirectional loop for efficient route planning.
To and from airport
The airport is connected to the Hartfer subway network and is also served by public buses.
Accidents and incidents
Norcust-Hartfer was the point of departure for the doomed Radictistan Automotive Works Flight 241 which was destroyed by a bomb shortly after takeoff. The Communist Party of Radictistan claimed responsibility. The airport was also the target of two attempted mortar attacks. In both cases the KPR cadres were located and engaged by security personnel before they were able to open fire.
As a consequence of the highly publicized security breaches, the airport experienced a downturn in international passenger traffic, with some foreign airlines ending negotiations to begin passenger service or pulling out of their existing business.