International hub · Vagar, Faroe Islands

Vagar

EKVGFAE
Elevation
280 ft
Coordinates
62°04′N 7°17′W
Local time
Atlantic/Faroe

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Field information

EKVG runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Vagar (EKVG/FAE) has one runway, 12/30, 5,905 ft (1,800 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EKVG, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Atlantic/Faroe

  • Country

    Faroe Islands

    FO

  • Municipality

    Vágar

  • Elevation

    280 ft

  • Position

    62.0633, -7.2758

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Slots

    Slot required

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · EKVG

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
12/305,905 ft (1,800 m)98 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at EKVG.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Vagar (EKVG / FAE) in Vagar, Faroe Islands, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EKVG is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at EKVG

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Faroe Islands

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Faroe Islands. Applicable permit lead times for Faroe Islands are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Faroe Islands are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at EKVG

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at EKVG covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at EKVG

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EKVG is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to EKVG

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EKVG: 62° 3′ 48″ N 7° 16′ 33″ W; elevation 280 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Vagar

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Vagar. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EKVG.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at EKVG

    Support for freighter operations into EKVG covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where EKVG sits in the network

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