Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport

ESGT / THN

Trollhättan, SE

Last Updated
Apr 19, 19:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
19:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
10 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
6,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESGT 191920Z AUTO 08010KT 9999 OVC062/// 08/01 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 137 ft
OVC 6,200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,337 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 10 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 6200 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 3 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD ESGT 191558Z 1915/1918 07005KT 9999 -RA BKN045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SGT
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,610 ft 98 ft ASP 146°
3.4 kt 9.4 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESGT

9,893 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.1%
MVFR
23.9%
IFR
14.5%
LIFR
13.5%

Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
13.5%
E
9%
SE
14.2%
S
28.9%
SW
14.6%
W
6.2%
NW
4.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -19°C to 23°C
-19°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

September April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 9,893 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESGT
IATA Code: THN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 137 ft MSL

Location

City: Trollhättan
Country: SE
Latitude: 58.318100°
Longitude: 12.345000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,610 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport

Overview

Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport serves the western Sweden region, situated near the cities of Trollhättan and Vänersborg in Västra Götaland County. Located at 137 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and general aviation operations in southeastern Sweden.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at ESGT demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 44.4% of the time and marginal VFR conditions occurring 27% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -19°C to 23°C, with an average of 7.6°C, requiring pilots to anticipate potential temperature-related performance considerations. September through November represent the most favorable VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (15/33) measuring 5,610 feet in length, oriented to accommodate the prevailing southerly winds. Wind statistics indicate a predominant southerly wind direction at 180° with an average speed of 8.4 knots and maximum gusts reaching 28 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in only 1.2% of observations, suggesting relatively consistent wind movement.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with winds supporting the runway heading 100% of the time. The average crosswind component is modest at 5.1 knots, providing generally stable approach conditions. Pilots should note the consistent visibility of approximately 10 statute miles and minimal occurrences of restricted visibility, with fog present in only 4.8% of observations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.