Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport

ESGT / THN

Trollhättan, SE

Last Updated
May 14, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
10 kt
200°
9 km
Visibility
2,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESGT 141520Z AUTO 20010KT 180V240 9000 -RA FEW004/// SCT015/// BKN029/// 07/05 Q0992

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 137 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 2,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
537 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,637 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,037 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,900 feet and 9 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 10 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 km. The ceiling is 2900 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

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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°
6.4 kt 7.7 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESGT

11,072 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.7%
MVFR
22%
IFR
13.2%
LIFR
12.1%

Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 25.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.5 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 May, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.5%
NE
13.3%
E
8.4%
SE
13.4%
S
27.4%
SW
14.5%
W
7.7%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.6°C
Range: -19°C to 23°C
-19°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 11,072 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.