Centralis International Airport (IATA: CEN, ICAO: RGCA) also known as William Garter International Airport is the primary airport serving Centralis in the province of Greater Centralis and is also the busiest airport in all of Electrum. Centralis is the gateway to all Electrum destinations including Kale Island, Prescott, Hamilton, Port Grenville, Agri and other destinations.
Centralis International Airport and the other airports around Electrum are managed by the Civil Aviation Agency. The Civil Aviation Agency was established in 1946 in response to the growing trend of jetliner travel to manage runways in Electrum. Since then it has grown into a large behemoth of a company with subsidiaries in Airport Management, Air Traffic Control and Airline Safety Guidelines. The Civil Aviation Agency also provides licenses for planes to operate within Electrum.
William Garter International is the second incarnation of an international airport in Centralis. The first airport, now defunct, Connaire Airport, was built in 1950 and was in the heart of the city. It was built to handle small aircraft and jets which were often used in the early times of air travel. However, as demand for bigger and larger runways was high because of the incoming Boeing 747, Connaire Airport had to expand. As it was built in the heart of the city, there was no room left as all the land around the airport was already used for commerce and housing. Since the government at the time did not want to forcibly remove businesses from their buildings, the CAA decided to build another airport to the North-West of Centralis to be able to cater to larger airplanes. This was the start of William Garter International.
William Garter was first designed by Glenn McBeck with space in mind. He wanted the most efficient use of space and came up with an ingenious idea - to build the international terminal separately from the check-in area. The reasoning was if the terminal was fully separated, all of the room around it could be used to build sky bridges, retail and boarding lounges. There is a rail-link between the Check-in counters and the Terminal, and the rail link departs every 5 minutes in both directions. Construction started in 1968 and finished in 1972. Since then additional terminals have been constructed for Domestic flights and also for International budget flights - for airlines who had to operate on a shoe string budget (i.e. a budget airline). There are also planes which dock directly to the area which houses the check-in counters as well. Arrivals are on the ground floor and Departures are on the upper floor.
Since then, William Garter has served millions of passengers going to and from Electrum. William Garter also provides a bus shuttle between the terminals to allow easy connections between flights within Electrum and outside Electrum. It is the gateway to Electrum proper.
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There are lots of ways from getting to and from Centralis to William Garter. You can get to William Garter by car, subway, bus, taxi, chauffeur/hire car. All of these methods have their own costs and benefits. William Garter strives for choice and friendliness and therefore provides these various options in getting there.
Car
Driving by hire car or your own car from Centralis to CEN is the easiest way to get there. It is also the most popular way of getting to Centralis International Airport. There are parking spots from Short-term Parking, Mid-term Parking and Long-term Parking. Short-term Parking is reserved for those staying up to a day in the airport. This is commonly used for pick-up and drop-off. It will cost 6 Synergies for the first hour, but an extra 10 Synergy for every hour after that with a maximum of 236 Synergies. Mid-term Parking is for those who are willing to leave their car in the airport while they go for a short holiday of maximum one week. The first day costs 60 Synergies, the second day costs 120 Synergies. Every day after that it will cost an extra 10 synergies, with a cap on 140 synergies per day. Long-term Parking is for those who are leaving for more than a week. It is a flat 110 Synergy per day.
Taxi
There is a taxi service operating from within the city which will take you to the airport. Dial 13TAXI from a booth/mobile phone, or contact your concierge at the hotel to call a taxi. The fares are split into three different types: standard, late-night or high-occupancy and late-night high-occupancy. Flagfall regardless of fare type is 3 Synergy. Standard fares charge 1.5 Synergy per kilometer and 0.5 Synergy per minute standing still/moving slowly. Late-night or High-occupancy taxis are for people who are calling the taxi past 11pm to 5am or taxis with more than the standard 5 seats (usually 7). These fares charge 2 Synergy per kilometer and 0.7 Synergy per minute standing still/moving slowly. Late-night taxis also require prepayment before travel. The last fare is both late-night and high-occupancy. These fares charge 3 synergy per kilometer and 1 Synergy per minute standing still/moving slowly. It is a convenient service to step outside your door and go direct to Centralis International.
Bus
There is a frequent Skybus service from the beaches of Centralis (Sandringham Beach and Portmouth) to the Central Business District. From there it goes directly into the city. The cost is 5 Synergy per fare but you must be on the scheduled routes to be able to hop on. It takes about an hour to get to the airport during peak travel periods.
Subway
Centralis has an extensive subway system which covers almost all corners of the city. Take the blue line and go towards Centralis Airport - International Terminal station. The blue line calls at Domestic Terminal, Budget Terminal, Skylar, Memorial Sq, Parkdale, Liberty Sq, Uranex Corporation, Leibner, The Strip, Recital Grounds, MoMA, North Belton, Littleton, Appleby, Fawkner, Centralis Town Hall, Rane Interchange, Federal Parliament, First Avenue, High Court, GCS Parliament and Central Station. For more details on connections with other lines, visit here for the subway map of Centralis.
Chauffeur/Hire Car
Some airlines also offer a chauffeur service for those in First Class or Business Class. Costs vary between providers and carriers. The cost is usually 200 Synergies for a whole day of travel. This service also includes extra drop offs such as a quick dash to the groceries or a side visit to a friend's house.
Hire cars are also available for travel. All cars have different prices depending on make and hire car provider. Contact your provider for more details.
There are lots of services in Centralis International Airport to ensure that you can travel as smoothly and as seamlessly as possible.
Currency Exchange and Financial Services
Centralis International Airport is proud of Electrum's history of corporate friendliness and worldwide cooperation. There is therefore, a huge range of financial services in the airport. Electrum Bank International, National Bank of Electrum and MeBank are all banks that have branches in the airport. They provide withdrawal of funds for people with Electrum bank accounts and also bank accounts from around the world. There is also the EXchange counters all around the airport which swap Electrum Synergies to Universal Dollars (or if you want Nationstates Dollars) to other currencies used globally around the world. The EXchange counters are up to date and have tickers on the top to know exactly what the rate is from one currency to another.
Disabled Access
There are lifts all throughout the terminals and the airport is 100% disability compliant. There are also wheelchairs and transport cars which can transport people all throughout the terminals. The Skytrain is also ground level to allow easy access for wheelchairs on and off the train. There is also braille signage and tactiles throughout the airport to also cater to our blind friends. Ask at any information desk if you require any of these services. Minders are also available for disabled passengers.
The Information Desk
There are five information desks scattered throughout the airport. 2 in the International Terminal, 2 in the Domestic Terminal and 1 in the Budget Terminal. These are the starting point for those who require assistance in any way shape or form. You can also find out about latest events and destinations that Electrum has on offer. Accommodation, hire car or chauffeur cars can also be booked here. Finally the information desk also provides information on flight information, terminal information and gate information so you can never get lost in Centralis International Airport.
Lost Property
We understand that airports are a large place. That's why we endeavour to make sure that we do our duty in preventing lost goods. There are signs all around the airport that serve as reminders to check that you still have all your baggage and the other essentials. However, in the case of misplaced baggage, go to the one of the Lost Property desks which are also next to the Information Desks. There, a receipt will be printed out of the description of the bag and the item number. When it is found, airport staff will call you on your given number and you can retrieve it. If you leave the country when the bag is found, the airport will ship the bag by plane back to your home address. Be warned that there is a cost to this service.
Luggage Services
There are also services regarding Luggage. In the Domestic and International Terminal, there is a smartWRAP counter where passengers can wrap their luggage in a clear wrap to ensure protection against damage to luggage. Additionally, it prevents illegal opening of your precious luggage where valuables can be taking. The cost is 5 Synergies per bag. There is also storage facilities for luggage/other things which are available in the Departures sections of the terminals.
Medical
There is a General Practitioner's Office at the Check-in area of the International Terminal. A pharmacy is situated next to it. Be warned that you will require identification and a script to be allowed to take prescription drugs. Non-prescription drugs can be purchased freely in the pharmacy. For fear of laws around the multiverse, recreational drugs are not sold here.
Other Facilities
There are baby change and disabled toilets whereever the toilet blocks are situated. There is also a public shower facility in the Arrivals section of the Airport, just past Customs. There is no cost in using this facility. Telephone booths are also provided in the main check-in areas or past Customs as well. Finally, there is free wifi all around the airport. Look for the name CENAIRPORT. Once in you will need to complete a registration before you are allowed access to the internet. There are also web kiosks all throughout the various terminals (except for Budget Terminal) with iPads or computers to allow those without computers to surf the web and catch up with their friends online.
Passengers with pets are welcome to leave their pet at the Centralis International Airport Pet Hotel in the Departures Section of the International Terminal only. The cost for this service is 50 Synergy per day. Finally, there are also smoking rooms scattered throughout the terminal to cater for smokers. Although smoking is illegal in public places, special dispensation has been granted by authorities to allow smoking in these rooms.