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Vágar Airport (EKVG) — Vágar, Faroe Islands
Vágar Airport (EKVG/FAE) serves Vágar, Faroe Islands. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 280 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EKVG
- Name: Vágar Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 62.063255
- Longitude: -7.275782
- Elevation: 280 ft
- Country: Faroe Islands
- Municipality: Vágar
- IATA Code: FAE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: BIRD
- Timezone: Atlantic/Faroe
- Distance from City: 46.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 5902 x 98
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 50/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: ILS 12 109.10, ILS 30 110.30, NDB VG 348, NDB MY 337, NDB NL 404
- Approach Types: ILS, GPS, NDB
- Remarks: Elevation RWY 12 threshold 264 ft, RWY 30 threshold 235 ft. Turbulence caution. Fire category 6.
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 124.850 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 120.200 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
09:00
–
17:00
Tuesday
09:00
–
17:00
Wednesday
09:00
–
17:00
Thursday
09:00
–
17:00
Friday
09:00
–
17:00
Saturday
09:00
–
17:00
Sunday
09:00
–
17:00
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Winter (Oct-Mar): Sat-Thu 09:00-17:00 UTC, Fri 09:00-21:00 UTC. Summer (Apr-Sep): 07:00-15:00 UTC. Outside hours by prior notice request. Check fae.fo/en/for-airlines/opening-hours for current schedule.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +298 354400
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +298 354400
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.fae.fo
- Remarks: Email: [email protected]. Address: Vága Floghavn, FO-380 Sørvágur, Faroe Islands.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +298 354400
- Remarks: All flights require PPR. Slots required. Landing permit may be required for private/non-revenue and charter ops. Outside published hours available by prior notice request.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Customs and immigration available on request. International port of entry. Clearance through main arrival hall.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Single engine <2t MTOW: departure 180 DKK + tax 140 DKK + collection 120 DKK = ~440 DKK total
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: DKK
- Remarks: Ground handler: Access Oslo Executive Handling. Handling not mandatory.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available but supply subject to change. Service fee 450 DKK. Contact airport to confirm availability. Service at fuel pump organized by AFIS.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: AVGAS available. Service fee 450 DKK. Payment by EC-Card and select credit cards. Service at fuel pump organized by AFIS.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International Airport of Entry. Faroe Islands is an autonomous territory of Denmark, NOT part of EU or Schengen. Passport required for non-Nordic citizens.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No published curfew. Operations limited by published opening hours. Turbulence caution.
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Active NOTAMs
E0024/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME EKVG HOURS OF SERVICE ARE:
MON 0700-1945
TUE 0700-1930
WED 0700-1945
THU 0700-1945
FRI 0700-1945
SAT 0700-1915
SUN 0700-1945
EXEMPTION:
TUE 13OCT 0700-1915
TUE 20OCT 0700-1915
THU 22OCT 0700-1915
SAT 10OCT 0700-1945
SAT 17OCT 0700-1945
2026-09-21 00:00:00
2026-10-24 23:59:00
E0048/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
CHANGE OF AIP FAROE ISLANDS, PART 3, AD 2,
SECTION 9 - SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MARKINGS.
4 REMARKS B) SUPPLEMENTARY MARKING ON TURN PAD. THE CURVED TURN
PAD MARKING IS BASED ON DESIGN AIRCRAFT TYPE B757-200 WITH AN
EFFECTIVE NOSE WHEEL STEERING ANGLE OF 45 DEGRESS, A…
2026-05-27 12:00:00
Until further notice
E0061/26
caution
Obstacle
OBST SUDUROY 2 612349N0064039W CHANGED.
PSN SHALL READ: 612351.680N0064058.656W.
OBST LGT ON SUDUROY 2 IS U/S.
2026-07-09 13:20:00
2026-10-06 12:00:00
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- What are the operating hours of EKVG?
- Vágar Airport operates from 09:00 to 17:00 (on request).
- What fuel is available at EKVG?
- Vágar Airport offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does EKVG require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Vágar Airport.
- Where is EKVG located?
- Vágar Airport (EKVG) is located in Vágar, Faroe Islands.
- What is the IATA code for EKVG?
- The IATA code for Vágar Airport is FAE.
- How long is the runway at EKVG?
- The main runway at Vágar Airport (12/30) measures 5902 x 98.
- Does EKVG have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Vágar Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
- Is EKVG a port of entry?
- Yes, Vágar Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.