Services

Airports

Over the decades, Verkís has contributed to the design and maintenance of all major airports in Iceland.

Verkís has decades of experience in airport design and provides related services to the highest standards of quality.

Your gateway to airport engineering

Verkís provides a wide range of services for airports, primarily involving the design of airport infrastructure at all stages of the design process, project management, construction supervision, environmental and safety management, planning of construction within restricted operational areas, condition assessments, maintenance planning, and various forms of operational support.

At Verkís, a specialized team of designers works on airport-related projects. Our design and consultancy services include airport terminal buildings, service buildings, runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, electrical systems, lighting systems, utility systems, and other infrastructure. The airport team brings together a diverse professional background and regularly works on airport projects, with extensive knowledge of the regulations and legal frameworks required for airport operations.

The safety of all airport users is a guiding principle at Verkís and one of the most important considerations in the development and planning of projects. Whether planning maintenance works or new developments, solutions must always aim to minimize the impact of construction activities on passengers while ensuring the highest level of safety for all involved parties, including airport staff and contractors.

Verkís brochure – Airports.

Contacts

Ragnar Steinn Clausen
Civil Engineer M.Sc. / Marketing manager
Division: Infrastructure
rsc@verkis.is

Airport Infrastructure

Verkís supports clients in the planning, design, and development of airport infrastructure. Our specialists deliver safe, efficient, and resilient engineering solutions for airside and landside facilities, supporting operational performance, passenger experience, and sustainable airport development.

Airport Master Planning

Traffic modelling for aircraft and service vehicles within airport operational areas
Airport area planning
Aircraft and service vehicle movement analysis
Phasing
Sustainability and environmental matters

Landside

Road design
Bridges
Parking facilities
Utility systems
Sewerage systems
Planning of public transport areas

Airside

Runway, taxiway, and apron systems
Markings and signage
PCI condition assessments (ASTM D5340)
ACR/PCR calculations
AGL systems (runways and taxiways)
Floodlighting
Approach lighting systems
Surface water drainage systems
Distribution systems for electrical and communication networks
Obstacle limitation surfaces

Airport Buildings

Engineering consultancy (earthworks, structural engineering, piping and utility systems, and electrical systems)
Geological and geotechnical consultancy
Fire engineering design
Lighting design

General Consultancy

Airport operations consultancy
Height restriction consultancy for developments near airports
Tender and procurement management

Explore Our Airports Projects

We provide airport engineering services that enhance safety, operational efficiency, and long-term infrastructure performance. Our specialists develop reliable and sustainable solutions for airside and landside facilities, supporting efficient airport operations, resilient infrastructure, and successful project delivery.

Keflavík international airport

Verkís has been involved in the design of the Keflavík international airport from the beginning.

Reykjavík – airport

Reykjavík airport is one of four international airports in Iceland, with facilities for international flights, but most of the traffic is domestic.

Ilulissat – Airport

Verkís designs foundations for a new terminal building in Ilulissat, Greenland, as well as providing other consultation to the contractor.