Expansion
In the summer of 2009, Isavia completed an almost two year runway renovation program. It included stretching the runway by 500 meters to the south, improving runway lighting and enhancing the approach system. In 2010 a new ILS approach system was installed.
In the future, Isavia plans to expand the passenger terminal and ramp area . This is to better suit the needs of larger aircraft and an increasing number of passengers, and also to establish a safe alternate airport for flights to Keflavík Airport, Iceland's largest airport. The need for a larger terminal and ramp was obvious after the 2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull, when many international flights were operated from Akureyri when Keflavik airport was closed due to volcanic ash. Passenger numbers were high above the terminal's capacity and limited amount of ramp space was available for large aircraft.
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