Valan was chosen despite the poor conditions, which force approach to take place in a semi-circle. Construction cost 17.4 million Norwegian krone (NOK), of which NOK 15.8 million was covered by the state and the remainder by Nordkapp Municipality and Finnmark County Municipality. The airport opened on 30 June 1977; it was initially operated by the municipality with the state operating the air navigation services.
Valan was selected despite the challenging circumstances, prompting a strategy to be implemented in a semi-circle formation. Construction expenses amounted to 17.4 million Norwegian krone (NOK), with NOK 15.8 million covered by the state and the remaining amount being borne by Nordkapp Municipality and Finnmark County Municipality. The airport opened on June 30, 1977; it was initially managed by the municipality while the state handled air navigation services.