KEF+ Building a sustainable future, one expansion at a time

Have a look at the future of Keflavik Airport
KEF is expanding

The Projects

New buildings, taxiways, baggage claims, and other improvements will make Keflavik Airport an even better place to visit in the coming years.

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Today, a tender was published for the renewal of KEF's security screening area.

Construction on the expansion of the South Building has been completed and the 1,900 square meter extension has been put into use. The expansion of the South Building includes improved facilities for passengers at the departure gate on both floors at the eastern end of the South Building.

This year, Keflavík Airport participated in DesignMarch for the first time with the exhibition “New connections are gaining ground”, which focused on the importance of innovation and collaboration in developing future solutions.

The first passengers passed through the new annex to the South Building of the airport terminal yesterday, April 15, when the so-called ORAT test of the passenger flow and infrastructure was carried out.

Bakað, a coffee house and artisanal bakery, has opened in the main dining and shopping area of Keflavik airport.

The development of Keflavík Airport and the ongoing construction there attracted considerable attention at the "Verk og vit" trade show, and the exhibition stand of Isavia, Kadeco and the municipalities of Reykjanesbær and Suðurnesjabær was well attended throughout.

Recently, an ORAT desktop trial was conducted on one phase of the so-called ring connection in front of the airport terminal.

Keflavík Airport is in constant development, and various changes have taken place in the retail- food and beverage options in recent months. The aim is to enhance the passenger experience and to provide more exciting options for both departing and arriving passengers.

Major construction is underway in the landside area of Keflavík Airport. Among the projects is the installation of covered walkways

Construction work on the East Wing (Austurálma) of Keflavík Airport is progressing well, and once it becomes operational, four new passenger boarding bridges will be added, along with two ground-level bus gates.

Sustainability pays

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of all of KEF+'s decisions. All project designs are designed with long-term goals and organized so as to minimize waste.

Since 1987

The history of KEF

The history of Keflavík Airport dates back to 1987 when the Leif Eiriksson Air Terminal opened. Since then a lot has changed.