What’s On The Horizon For: Vagar Airport

Aviation Week
07 August 2026

Vagar Airport (FAE) in the Faroe Islands plans to meet passenger demand with a major expansion of its terminal expected to start construction in 2027. With a current capacity of up to 400,000 passengers, the investment will see the number rise to more than 1 million.  

Having welcomed more than 460,000 passengers through FAE in 2025—a 3.8% increase on the previous year—the expansion comes at a critical time to support the Faroe Islands airport’s growth strategy. With completion due in 2030, the airport met with multiple airlines during Routes Europe 2026 in Rimini, Italy, to gauge further interest in the destination...

What’s On The Horizon For: Vagar Airport | Aviation Week | 07 August 2026