Trøllanes Heliport

The heliport was rendered obsolete and subsequently closed following the opening of the tunnel system on the island of Kalsoy. The final tunnel in the system, the 2,248-meter-long 'Trøllanestunnilin', was completed in 1985, providing the village of Trøllanes with a permanent, all-weather road connection to the other villages on the island and the ferry terminal at Syðradalur. This reliable road link eliminated the need for the subsidized helicopter service.

The physical site of the heliport, a small concrete or asphalt pad, still exists within the village. However, it is no longer maintained or marked as an official aviation facility. The area is now used as a public space, often for turning vehicles or for parking by locals and tourists visiting the nearby Kallur Lighthouse. While it is not an active heliport, the pad could potentially be used for emergency medical helicopter landings if necessary.

Trøllanes Heliport was a crucial component of the Faroe Islands' domestic, government-subsidized helicopter network, operated by the national airline, Atlantic Airways. For years, it served as a vital lifeline for the remote and otherwise isolated village of Trøllanes. The service was essential for transporting residents for medical appointments, work, and school, as well as for delivering mail and light cargo. It ensured the community remained connected, especially during harsh winter months when sea travel was often impossible or dangerous.

There are no plans or prospects for reopening Trøllanes Heliport for scheduled commercial service. The permanent road connection provided by the tunnel is a far more cost-effective and reliable transportation method for the small community. The public subsidy that once supported the helicopter route was reallocated after the tunnel's completion, making a return to scheduled flights economically and logistically unfeasible.