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EKVG
Vágar Airport · Vágar
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
280 ft / 85 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 124.85 MHz (AFIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 5,902 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Vágar Airport (EKVG), located in Vágar, Faroe Islands. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 280 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Vágar Airport
ICAO / IATA
EKVG / FAE
Municipality
Vágar
Country
Region
FO-U-A — (unassigned)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
280 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,902 ft / 1,799 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 118° / 298°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 118° / 298°
RWY 12 (118°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: I-VG | CRS: 117°
RWY 30 (298°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS AFIS
124.85 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026