Strengthening civil mobility and national preparedness

Bodø Airport is one of Norway’s largest and most complex transportation infrastructure projects. The current airport must remain operational during the redevelopment, and given its picturesque location by the sea and mountains, the already complex task must also address substantial nature and wildlife considerations.

In a collaboration between COWI, PEAB and Avinor, we plan and design the new runway, taxiways, aircraft stands and all external infrastructure in parallel with the ongoing work on the site. The redevelopments will increase the size of Bodø Airport, adding new features in advanced automation, robotics and smart operating systems designed to set new standards for future airports.
 

The existing airport in Bodø is located close to the city's urban area. As Bodø continues to grow and aims to become an even more significant regional development centre, there is a need to move the airport further away from the city. At the same time, the airport needs upgrading and expansion to meet current and future needs. When in full operation, the new airport will be capable of handling 2.3 million passengers annually.

Runway length: 2,600 metres + a 150-metre extension.

Terminal and operations buildings: 25,000 m².

Asphalted areas: 650,000 m².

1,100 lamps and 310 km of cables make up the airfield lighting.

Excavation and relocation of 3.5 million m³ of rock and soil (maximum blast: 65,610 m³ using 50 tonnes of dynamite).

Passenger capacity: 2.3 million annually.

Involves approx. 350 companies and up to 3,000 workers.

2.3 million passengers a year.