Neutralston Retford Airport

Neutralston Retford Airport, called Neutralston Airport until 2003 and now known as Neutralston-Retford (IATA: NST, ICAO: ZZST), is the main international airport serving Neutralston City, the capital of The People's Republic of Neutralston. The airport is owned and operated by Neutralston Airport Holdings, owned mostly by Qatar Investment Authority and The Neutralston Government.
As of 2023, it is the busiest Airport in Neutralston. Neutralston Retford was founded as an aerodrome in the 1930s but was developed into a larger airport as part of an initiative to develop Neutralston City. It lies 14 miles (23 Kilometres) north of Inner-Neutralston on a site that covers 4.74 square miles (12.3 square kilometres). Despite being a main international hub, the Airport only has 2 Passenger Terminals, Terminal 1 being for Domestic Flights within the Neutralston Islands and Great Britain, and Terminal 2 being for European and Worldwide Flights, It also has 1 cargo terminal, however this is rarely used. The Airport has 2 parallel runways on either side of the Terminals. The airport is the Primary Hub for Transair Neutralston and Island Air. Whilst the Airport is officially called Neutralston Retford Airport, transport signage and publications still refer to the Airport as "Neutralston Airport".
History
Neutralston Retford Airport was founded as Neutralston Central Aerodrome in the 1930s. It was mainly built to allow for NFT Government Officials and Leaders to easily move around the Country without the need of using road vehicles. Whilst Neutralston remained Neutral during World War II, The NFT Government would allow the RAF and USAF to use the Aerodrome during the war as a Military Base, the RAF would also use Neutralston Central as a prison camp for captured Nazi German Soldiers. After the war ended, the Neutralston Government would put forward plans on establishing a permanent Parliament within Neutralston City (effectively making it the Capital). As a result they would completely develop the city, creating new districts and towns. As part of this, Neutralston Central Aerodrome would be closed in 1951 and cleared to make way for a brand new Civil Airport. Neutralston Airport would open on 15th July 1958, with the first flight from the Airport being a Trans-air Neutralston flight to Glasgow Airport. Initially the Airport was only for domestic flights, however in 1967, an international terminal would be added to the Airport allowing for flights to Europe and the World. The NFT Government played a huge role in the design of the airport layout, which included the terminal layout. They wanted a "simple but efficient" airport which people could easily use. In 2003, the airport would be renamed to Neutralston Retford Airport after the opening of Neutralston Benningtonshire Airport the previous year, this was done to avoid confusion between the 2 airports.
Facilities
Neutralston Retford is used by 50 Airlines flying to 105 destinations in 84 Countries. The Airport is the primary hub for Transair Neutralston and is the base for Island Air. It has Two Passenger Terminals (numbered 1-2) and a Cargo Terminal (referred as Terminal 2C). In 2021 Neutralston Retford served 8 Million Passengers, of which 5 Million were International and 3 Million were domestic. The busiest single destination in Passenger Numbers is Los Angeles with over 3 Million passengers flying between Neutralston Retford and LAX Airport in 2023. Since the Airport's opening in 1958, it has had 2 Main Runways arranged in Parallel formation between the Airport Terminals. The Airport has a small church just outside the Main Entrance which is run by Anglican, Catholic, Sikh, Muslim and Buddhist Chaplains who organise prayer at certain times. 
Cargo
Whilst Neutralston Retford rarely has Cargo Flights fly to it. It's main export destinations are China and the United States with it handling 500,000 tonnes of Cargo in 2022.
Flight Movements
Aircraft which are Destined for Neutralston Retford are typically guided into the Left Runway if they are landing, this is done in order to reduce noise within the Neighbouring Retford Residential Area (The Right Runway is located nearby to Retford). Previously Both Runways would be used for Landing and Taking Off, however Noise Compliants from residents would constantly bombard the airport as a result, with many people complaining that the planes were flying too close to their houses. As a result on 7th March 2008, Neutralston Retford would trial the "Single Runway Scheme" where the Right Runway would only be used for Takeoffs and the Left Runway would only be used for Landings. This scheme proved to be successful as the amount of Noise Compliants from residents within Retford decreased by 40%, this flight movement scheme was made permanent in 2009. 
Terminals
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 commonly referred to as "The Neutralston Terminal" is a Domestic Terminal which houses the Headquarters of Transair Neutralston, a 3 storey Car Park and around 48 Shops and 3 Bars. It occupies the Original Terminal 1 building and was opened by Bartosz Malinka in 7th August 2009. The complex was completed in December 2008 and underwent 6 months of testing before being opened to Passengers, during this time Domestic Flights bound for Neutralston Retford were either diverted to Terminal 2 or if Terminal 2 was at capacity completely re-routed to Neutralston Benningtonshire Airport. The Terminal is served by: Transair Neutralston, Island Air, British Airways, Air Lingus, Loganair, Easyjet and Ryanair. Most flights from Terminal 1 are coming from within Neutralston or Great Britain. Terminal 1 operates Neutralston, UK and Ireland Domestic Flights with Worldwide Flights serving Neighbouring Terminal 2.
The original Terminal 1 was opened as The Central Terminal in 1958, It had an area of 49,654 m2 (534,470 sq ft) and was designed to serve 700,000 passengers annually. In its final years it accommodated over 5 Million Passengers. A total of 356 Million passengers passed through the terminal in its lifetime. The original terminal would be closed and demolished in 2004 to make way for the New Terminal 1. 
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 or The International Terminal is the main terminal that handles International Long-Haul and Domestic Flights from Mainland Europe, Asia and America. It was opened in 1967 by Chairman William Kaczmarek who was heavily involved in the planning and construction of Terminal 2. It was expanded in 1985 to allow for more airlines serving the Airport. In 2009, the terminal would be expanded again in order to accommodate the Airbus A380 Jumbo. Emirates operate regular flights out of Neutralston Retford using the A380. As of 2023, Terminal 2 has an area of 98,962 m2 (1,065,220 sq ft) with 19 gates, and in 2011 it handled 10.8 million passengers on 77,356 flights.
Most flights from Terminal 2 are long haul flights from North America, Asia and Mainland Europe. The Terminal is served by: Transair Neutralston, British Airways, Japan Airlines, TAP Portugal, Royal Air Maroc, Easyjet, Ryanair, Air Lingus, Virgin Atlantic, Air China, Air France, American Airlines, Delta, Iberia Airlines, Jet2Holidays, Tui, KLM, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates and several other airlines.
Public Transport
Train
Neutralston Retford Airport is served by the Elizabeth Line with services running from Neutralston Airport Station to Cocaine Mall. Trains depart Neutralston Airport Station every 15 minutes to start the 40 Minute journey through the Elizabeth Line Core Section. 
There are currently plans to extend the DLR from Pine Village Station to Neutralston Airport with a interchange station at Neutralston-Retford Station with the Elizabeth Line and Merseyrail, and 2 Stations within Neutralston Retford Airport these being: Neutralston Airport Parkway and new platforms at Neutralston Airport station. If this scheme were to go forward it would create a direct link between Neutralston Retford Airport and Outer Neutralston, whilst relieving congestion on the Elizabeth Line. A Operations Manager from Transport for Neutralston stated to press in an interview that if the extension is constructed, an additional 12 trains would need to be ordered and constructed in order to handle the increased passenger numbers on the DLR Network.
Bus and Coach
Many Bus and Coach services operate from Neutralston Airport Bus Station, these services mostly go to Neutralston City with some venturing up North to other cities. The routes that operate out of the Bus Station are:
X22, Express Route operated by Arriva Neutralston from Neutralston Retford Airport to Neutralston Central
67, Route operated by Arriva Neutralston from Neutralston Retford Airport to Retford Town Hall
444, Route operated by Stagecoach Neutralston from Retford Town Hall to Islington Road
12, Route operated by Arriva Neutralston from Neutralston Retford Airport to Pine Village
C1, Coach Route operated by National Express from Neutralston Retford Airport to Neutralston City.
AIR, Route operated by Neutralston Airport Holdings from Neutralston Airport Bus Station to Hilton at Terminal 2.
HL1, Route operated by Stagecoach Neutralston from Terminal 2 to Hilton at Terminal 2
HL2, Route operated by Stagecoach Neutralston from Terminal 1 to Hilton at Terminal 2.
Inter-terminal transport
Due to the terminals close proximities with each other, passengers are able to walk directly from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 in 5 minutes. This makes Neutralston Retford Airport one of the smallest International Airports in the World. Terminal 2 is home to Neutralston Airport station with passengers often transferring from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 in order to use the Elizabeth Line. Although the Terminals are walkable, the airport does offer shuttle bus services for Passengers with heavy luggage. These are operated using MCV Evoras and Enviro 200s taking a total of 3 minutes to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, these use dedicated roads within the Airport site, The Route AIR operates outside of the Airport site starting at Neutralston Airport Bus Station and ending at the Hilton at Terminal 2 serving Terminal 1 partway through its trip, this route is mainly used by Passengers laying over at Neutralston Retford as it provides a connection to the many Hotels dotted around the Airport.
Hotel Access 
The bus route AIR provides a free shuttle to the many hotels which are located around the Airport site.
There are also "Hotel Link" services operated by Stagecoach Neutralston which run between the Hotels and Airport Terminals.
Taxi
Taxis are available at various stands outside both Airport Terminals.
Car
Neutralston Retford is accessible by car via the A11 Dual Carriageway, there are drop-off and pick-up areas located in Both Airport Terminals and Long-stay and Short-stay car parks located outside Terminal 2. 2 flyovers connect the A11 to Neutralston Retford, with the Flyovers being only a few metres off the ground due to Height Regulations within the Airport site. 
Bicycle
Whilst there are no cycle lanes or ways of accessing the Airport by Bicycle, there are bicycle storage facilities on-site at Neutralston Retford located within the Car Parks that allow passengers to safely store their bike. Cycling is not allowed within the Airport Site or Roads that lead into the Airport.