Reykjavík – airport

The project comprises of rehabilitation of 2 main runways and adjustment of the SW-NE runway, construction and adjustment of taxiways, construction of a storm water system and replacement of the electrical devices. Verkís was responsible for the design and the environmental assessment. Project management for the preparation phase and for the work on site. Included was planning of all safety issues, course material along with teaching safety courses for the airport authorities, and dividing the work on site into phases and areas to ensure uninterrupted operation of the airport traffic during the construction period.

Verkís services was design along with environmental assessment, project management for the preparation phase and for the work on site, planning of all safety issues, course materials and teaching safety courses for the airport authorities.

The Challenge

Reykjavík Airport is a critical transport hub for domestic aviation and emergency air ambulance services. Upgrading the airport’s runways and infrastructure required maintaining continuous flight operations while improving safety, capacity and operational reliability.

Our Solution

Verkís provided multidisciplinary engineering services, including runway and taxiway design, stormwater drainage, electrical infrastructure and environmental assessment. Our team also managed project planning and construction, developed safety procedures, delivered safety training for airport personnel and carefully phased the works to ensure uninterrupted airport operations throughout construction.

The completed upgrades enhanced the safety, resilience and operational performance of Reykjavík Airport while allowing the airport to remain fully operational during construction. The project demonstrates Verkís’ expertise in delivering complex airport infrastructure projects where safety, operational continuity and careful planning are essential.