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Vagar Airport

Vagar · Faroe IslandsICAO EKVG

Vagar Airport (FAE) is an airport serving Vagar, Faroe Islands, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 62° 3' 49.0" N, 7° 16' 38.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 280 feet (85 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Atlantic/Faeroe (GMT+1).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

280/ 85m

Atlantic/Faeroe

GMT+1

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Airport Details

IATA Code

FAE

ICAO Code

EKVG

City

Vagar

Country

Faroe Islands

Elevation

280 ft

Local Time

05:24 PM (GMT+1)

Coordinates

Latitude:62.0636°

Longitude:-7.2772°

Popular Routes from FAE

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
BGO	Bergen, Norway	435 mi	1h 19m	short-haul	178 kg	View
BLL	Billund, Denmark	730 mi	1h 53m	short-haul	300 kg	View
CPH	Copenhagen, Denmark	838 mi	2h 5m	short-haul	344 kg	View
SVG	Stavanger, Norway	492 mi	1h 26m	short-haul	202 kg	View

Airlines Operating at FAE

1 active airline serving Vagar Airport.

Atlantic Airways

RCFaroe Islands

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Vagar Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Benbecula Airport	BEB	Benbecula	United Kingdom	511 km
Stornoway Airport	SYY	Stornoway	United Kingdom	432 km
Westray Airport	WRY	Westray	United Kingdom	384 km
Papa Westray Airport	PPW	Papa Westray	United Kingdom	385 km
Eday Airport	EOI	Eday	United Kingdom	404 km
Kirkwall Airport	KOI	Kirkwall	United Kingdom	421 km
Sanday Airport	NDY	Sanday	United Kingdom	405 km
North Ronaldsay Airport	NRL	North Ronaldsay	United Kingdom	400 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 62° 3' 49.0" N
Longitude (DMS): 7° 16' 38.0" W
Latitude (Decimal): 62.063599
Longitude (Decimal): -7.277220
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Atlantic/Faeroe
UTC Offset: GMT+1
Current Local Time: 05:24 PM
Elevation (ft): 280 ft
Elevation (m): 85 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Vagar Airport?

The IATA code for Vagar Airport is FAE, and its ICAO code is EKVG. The airport is located in Vagar, Faroe Islands.

How many destinations can you fly to from FAE?

There are 4 direct destinations available from Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, Faroe Islands.

What airlines fly from FAE?

There are 1 airlines operating from FAE, including Atlantic Airways.

What timezone is Vagar Airport in?

Vagar Airport is in the Atlantic/Faeroe timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Vagar Airport?

Vagar Airport sits at an elevation of 280 feet (85 meters) above sea level.

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