Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (ESGT)
Medium airport · Trollhättan, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESGT |
| IATA | THN |
| Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°19'5" E 12°20'42" 58.31810, 12.34500 |
| Location | Trollhättan, Västra Götalands län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,610 ft (1710 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport at a glance
Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport is a medium airport in Trollhättan, Västra Götalands län, Sweden, known to airline systems as THN. The field elevation of 137 ft (42 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESGT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 5,610 ft (1710 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESGT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Såtenäs Air Base | ESIB | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Råda Air Base | ESFR | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Säve Airport | ESGP | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Göteborg Landvetter Airport | ESGG | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Skövde Airport | ESGR | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 137 ft field elevation of Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 46 airports and airfields we list for Sweden — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport is ESGT, and its IATA code is THN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport above sea level?
Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport sits at an elevation of 137 feet (42 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.3181, 12.3450 — in Trollhättan, Västra Götalands län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Såtenäs Air Base, about 25 km away.
Does ESGT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESGT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport?
Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,610 ft (1710 m) with a ASP surface.