29.08.2006
Construction begins on new central security checkpoint at Copenhagen Airport

Copenhagen Airports will shortly begin construction on a new central security checkpoint scheduled for use summer 2007. The security checkpoint will be built at the first-floor level in the Arcade, with access from both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 via skywalks. During the construction period, there will be some changes in access conditions.

Before long, when the first construction partitions for the new security checkpoint are set up, a number of building changes will affect passengers. The first visible change will be that the stairs and escalators to the baggage reclaim area near the entrance to Pier B and across from the one end of the large tax-free shop will be closed (see sketch).

Arrivals flow will change the night before 30 August

The new passenger flow pattern will take effect on the night before Wednesday, 30 August 2006, and will primarily affect passengers arriving to Terminal 2 (Piers A and B), who will be directed by signs to use other exits. When there are other changes made due to the construction project, this will be indicated clearly by signs in the areas affected, and from 1 September, regular information will be posted on CPH’s website www.cph.dk on the progress of the project and the operational changes involved.

More investments for the benefit of passengers

“We wish to continue to provide good service and quality to our passengers without compromising on security. As a result of the stricter regulatory requirements, we consider it necessary to establish a new, central security checkpoint designed to take into account some of the requirements we may face in future,” said Vice President Mogens Kornbo of Copenhagen Airports.

The cost of building the new security checkpoint – DKK 200 million – will be added to the long list of investments that have been made as a result of stricter regulatory requirements to airport security.

By establishing a central security checkpoint, Copenhagen Airport will increase capacity and flexibility, and this will translate into better service provided to passengers in future. The security checkpoint will have new facilities which will make it easier for passengers to better prepare themselves to be checked and thus help reduce waiting times.

Ready for next summer

“It is a major challenge, making building changes in a busy airport with activities round the clock,” said Kornbo. “The new security checkpoint has to be ready for next year’s busy summer traffic, so we decided to start the preliminary work now, so that the turnkey contractor we choose in early September can begin work immediately after the tender process is over.”