Projects

Reykjavík – airport

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

Because of the location of the airport near the University Hospital its role has high importance for air ambulance.

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.

Technical information

Location:

Reykjavík, Iceland

Size:

1.825 meter

Project period:

1999 – 2003

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