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East Wing formally opened
The new East Wing is now formally open at Keflavík Airport. Daði Már Kristófersson, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, officially opened the new wing, which expands the terminal by 30% and significantly improves facilities at the airport.
First passengers pass through the new East Wing
Some of the country's largest media outlets visited the new East Wing on Wednesday, February 26, when the first passengers at Keflavík Airport passed through the new section. The passengers went through the wing via two new bus gates. The new East Wing expands the terminal by 30%.
Bridge Between the Old and the New
On Tuesday, a pedestrian bridge connecting the East Wing and the North Building of the terminal was put into place.
Boarding bridges in the east wing tested
Today, a so-called ORAT trial run was conducted on the boarding bridges and bus gates in the east wing of KEF Airport’s terminal.
East Wing Apron ORAT Tested
Today, a so-called ORAT test was conducted on the apron area near the terminal's new east wing. The goal was to ensure that all processes and equipment were ready for the opening of the east wing to passengers.
Modest increase in passengers numbers in 2025
Just under 8.4 million passengers are expected to travel through Keflavík Airport (KEF) in 2025, according to the airport's passenger forecast for the year.
A big year for KEF coming to a close
The past year has been eventful at Keflavík Airport (KEF). The airport is in constant development and the focus has been on improving the quality and service of the airport with more space, more gangways, and a wider range of services.
Aðalstræti opens at KEF Airport
Yuzu, La Trattoria and Zócalo have opened at Keflavík Airport in a new food court in the departure hall of the airport. The food court is part of the opening of the east wing, which involves a nearly 30% expansion of the airport.
KEF Showcases Exciting Career opportunities for Young People
KEF Airport Staff showcased career opportunities at the airport at the yearly Suðurnes job fair for young people.
The boarding bridges took the long route
The boarding bridges at the east wing were installed in beautiful weather recently.
As big as three football fields
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. The boarding bridges connect to two towers, which have been provisionally named Mars 1 and Mars 2, but many may not realize how much work is required just to enable aircraft to taxi up to the new building.
Construction in full swing at KEF this summer
The expansion of Keflavík Airport is in full swing this summer as the construction of Austurálma is in the final meters and the extension of the South Building is going well.
