Reykjanes

Reykjanes is the first step after arriving at Keflavík International Airport. The area  consists of five communities - Reykjanesbær, Grindavík, Sandgerði, Sveitarfélagið Garður and Sveitarfélagið Vogar - with population around 16.000.  Reykjanes not only plays a major role in Iceland's international communications, but is also the gateway to Reykjavík, the country's capital. 

Much of the special character of Reyljanes is created by the complex, powerful interplay of geothermal activity and lava, which are in fact products of the same subterranean forces.  Natural hot springs are found widely in the region, with their bizarre combination of steam and lavishly coloured mineral deposits. 

The traditional dependence of Reykjanes on fishing and fish products has meant that all its communities have developed around harbours.  Each community is supplied with electricity and fresh water by local utilities, with high-standard drainage and sanitation facilities in place, most of them very modern. 

Geothermal water is used for space heating in all houses, while telecommunications are of the highest quality, as is most of the region's modern infrastructure. An extensive road system connects all five communities in the region, and all major roads are paved.  Reykjanes is well connected to Reykjavík, with its domestic airport and governmental institutions.  Road connections in Reykjanes are very reliable during winter, as snowfall periods are only occasional and quantities of snow on these low-lying roads is limited.  Distance from communities to Reykjavík  are from 48 km/30 miles to 57 km/35,5 miles, and from Keflavík International Airport to the Reykjanes communities from 4 km/ 2,5 miles to 27 km/ 17 miles.

Most industrial areas are lava fields which are relatively flat, with elevation around 20 m.  Construciton costs, therefore, are minimal.  Fresh water is easily accessible at all locations, in quantitiy, high quality, and at a very low cost.  Environmental standards are the same as in most of Western Europe.  Sewage and sanitation facilities are modern and of the highest quality.  Climate is relatively mild given Iceland's location, with southerly winds prevalent.  The average temperature at Keflavík International Airport in January is -0,1 and 10,2°C in July.

Keflavík International Airport is the main international airport in Iceland, and one of the safest airports in the world.  The Leifur Eiríksson terminal is a highly modern, 14,000 m2, split-level facility capable of accommodating up to eight aircraft at a time, and provides a 24 hour service all year.  Aviation services, handling and other flight-oriented services have been growing industries at Keflavík International Airport in recent years.  Airways provides an excellent range of such services, using modern facilities, a highly qualified workforce and high-tech equipment. 

In the area there are several harbours Helguvík, Sandgerði,,,,

The Reykjanes peninsula is Iceland's first choice for future industrial development