New Bodo Airport

New Bodø Airport is a proposed development that will replace the existing Bodø Airport. The project is under the country's National Transport plan 2018-2029. Norwegian airport operating body, Avinor, expects the new airport plans would require an investment of USD646-718 million. The existing Bodo Airport is under consideration to become a military airport. 

Aug-2025. Avinor announced the foundation stone was laid for New Bodo Airport. 

Jun-2025. Avinor and HENT signed the final agreement for the construction of a passenger terminal and other operational buildings at New Bodo Airport. The contract value is approximately NOK1.9 billion (EUR159.83 million). The construction will commence in early Aug-2025, with completion scheduled in summer 2028. The airport's official inauguration is expected by 2030. 

Apr-2024. 

29-Apr-2024. Avinor signed a final agreement with Peab Anlegg for the development of the airside at New Bodo Airport. The NOK3.3 billion (EUR279.8 million) contract includes the construction of runways, taxiways and aircraft stands. The preparatory construction work commenced in Feb-2024. The parties agreed on details and target price for this part of the project during an "interaction" phase. 

25-Apr-2024. Avinor awarded HENT a NOK2.4 billion (EUR204 million) contract to build a passenger terminal and other operational buildings at New Bodo Airport. The construction of the terminal building is scheduled to commence on 01-Apr-2025. 

Dec-2023. EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) approved the construction of New Bodo Airport on 19-Dec-2023. All agreements between Avinor, the Norwegian Armed Forces and Bodø municipality regarding the acquisition and sale of land plots can be carried out and the construction contracts can be initiated. The expected investment in the project is NOK7.2 billion (EUR638.42 million), of which Avinor will contribute NOK2.4 billion (EUR212.81 million),...