Vagar Airport
Vágar Airport is the Faroe Islands’ main air gateway, serving the island of Vágar and onward travel across the archipelago. Listed under IATA code FAE and ICAO code EKVG, it is classed as a large airport and plays an outsized role in connecting this remote North Atlantic destination with the outside world. Its setting is part of the appeal: arrivals often come with dramatic views of steep green slopes, open water, and fast-changing Faroese weather, giving travellers an immediate sense of place before they even leave the terminal.
About Vagar Airport
Vágar Airport is the Faroe Islands’ main air gateway, serving the island of Vágar and onward travel across the archipelago. Listed under IATA code FAE and ICAO code EKVG, it is classed as a large airport and plays an outsized role in connecting this remote North Atlantic destination with the outside world. Its setting is part of the appeal: arrivals often come with dramatic views of steep green slopes, open water, and fast-changing Faroese weather, giving travellers an immediate sense of place before they even leave the terminal.
Overview
Vágar Airport is the Faroe Islands’ main air gateway, serving the island of Vágar and onward travel across the archipelago. Listed under IATA code FAE and ICAO code EKVG, it is classed as a large airport and plays an outsized role in connecting this remote North Atlantic destination with the outside world. Its setting is part of the appeal: arrivals often come with dramatic views of steep green slopes, open water, and fast-changing Faroese weather, giving travellers an immediate sense of place before they even leave the terminal.
Key facts
- Official name: Vágar Airport
- Codes: FAE (IATA) and EKVG (ICAO)
- Location: Vágar, Faroe Islands
- Elevation: 280 ft (85 m) above sea level
- Runway: 12/30, 5905 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone and official site: Atlantic/Faroe, https://www.fae.fo/
What travellers should know
For visitors, the airport’s single lighted runway and manageable scale usually make the journey through arrival and departure simpler than at a major hub, but local conditions still matter. Weather in the Faroe Islands can shift quickly, so it is wise to check flight status and ground transport plans close to departure or arrival time. Because Vágar Airport is the main aviation entry point for many travellers, it is also a practical place to start coordinating island transfers, car hire, or onward road travel, especially if you want to make the most of your first day in the Faroes.
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FAQ
Vagar Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Vagar Airport is located in Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands (Europe), at coordinates 62.070°, -7.270°.
- Its IATA code is FAE and its ICAO code is EKVG.
- Vagar Airport serves Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Vagar Airport operates on Atlantic/Faroe local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Vagar Airport sits at latitude 62.070° and longitude -7.270°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from FAE. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for FAE is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from FAE on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Sørvágur, Vága Municipality, 380, Faroe Islands, the phone number is +298 354400, the official website is http://www.fae.fo/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.