Finavia has completed the renovation of Runway 2 at Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport in Finland as scheduled. Normal operations will resume from September 1.
Work began on April 14, during which Runway 2 was closed. The south end of the runway and taxiways were refurbished, and the approach equipment was replaced. About 2.4 kilometers of stormwater drainage systems and a total of 30 kilometers of electrical infrastructure were renewed. The upgrades enable the introduction of a lighting system that is more reliable and energy efficient than the current one. Although finishing work will continue after the construction period ends, it is not expected to affect operations.
The runway needs to withstand harsh conditions such as frequent freezing and thawing, mechanical snow removal and de-icing agents, high temperatures, and aircraft weight. Using recycled asphalt reduced transportation and other costs. Stone excavated during the project is being used for the runway’s structural layers and as fill at the runway ends.
The total project cost is about 30 million euros, of which around 18.5 million euros pertains to work carried out this year. Renovation of the northern section of the runway was conducted in the summer of 2023.
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