Keflavik Airport
Keflavik Airport
Keflavik International Airport was built by the U.S. military during World War II and opened on 23 March in 1943. It has played a big role in the development of commercial flights in Iceland and has been an important stop-over between Europe and the U.S.
The original passenger terminal was on the US base but in 1987 a new terminal was built and a lot has changed since then.
The number of passengers has increased dramatically with Icelanders travelling abroad more frequently and a sharp increase in visitor numbers to Iceland. This is set to continue and it is predicted that by 2020, passengers will number around 7 million per year.
The design was inspired by the history and culture of Iceland. The designers wanted to capture the unique nature and diversity of Iceland. A number of Icelandic designers and architects were involved in the creative process, both regarding the area as a whole and in creating individual shops and restaurants.