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Trollhättan–Vänersborg Airport Göteborg Stallbacka Airport
IATA: THN ICAO: ESGT
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner	Trollhättan Municipality (49%) Vänersborg Municipality (34%) Uddevalla Municipality (16%) Lysekil Municipality (1%)
Operator	Fyrstads Flygplats AB
Location	Trollhättan and Vänersborg Municipalities
Elevation AMSL	137 ft / 42 m
Coordinates	58°19′27″N 012°20′11″E / 58.32417°N 12.33639°E / 58.32417; 12.33639
Website	fyrstadsflyget.se
Map
THN
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 15/33 5,610 1,710 Asphalt
Statistics (2018)
Passengers total 44,662 International passengers 826 Domestic passengers 43,836 Landings total 3377
Source:

Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (IATA: THN, ICAO: ESGT) also known as Trollhättan Airport is a regional airport located in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of central Trollhättan and 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southeast of Vänersborg.

The airport's municipal owner, Fyrstads Flygplats AB, has branded the airport as Göteborg Stallbacka Airport since 2024, reflecting its proximity to Gothenburg, which is approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) to the southwest. The airport opened in 1937 and is colloquially known as Malöga Airport.

History

The airport was established in 1937 when Saab AB acquired land in Malöga for a factory and airfield. It initially served military purposes during World War II, producing aircraft for the Swedish Air Force. The airport transitioned to civilian use in 1974 with the opening of a new terminal and runway. The airport's runway crosses the municipal border between Trollhättan and Vänersborg, while the terminal and hangars are situated in Vänersborg.

In 1983, the municipalities of Trollhättan, Vänersborg, Uddevalla, and Lysekil formed Fyrstads flygplats AB, which expanded the runway to 1,710 meters. Over the years, the airport operated routes to various destinations, including Stockholm and Copenhagen. However, economic challenges led to service reductions, particularly after 2008. After a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, regular flights resumed in 2022.

In March 2022, virtual airline Västflyg commenced operations connecting Trollhättan–Vänersborg with Stockholm Bromma Airport using an aircraft operated by NyxAir. By October 2024, the airline had expanded routes from Trollhättan–Vänersborg to include Stockholm Arlanda and a seasonal service to Scandinavian Mountains Airport.

Naming

On 30 August 2024, it was announced that the airport would be rebranded as Göteborg Stallbacka Airport. The new name incorporates "Göteborg" (Gothenburg) to associate the airport with Sweden's second-largest city, located about 80 kilometers away.

Airport officials stated that the rebranding aims to better position the airport within Gothenburg's labour market area and potentially attract more flights and passengers. Local media reported that the new name was criticised, with concerns about losing local identity, along with concerns about possible confusion for travellers regarding the airport's location relative to Gothenburg.

As of 2025, the airport's official name, registered with the Swedish Transport Agency, remains Trollhättan-Vänersborg.

Airlines and destinations

The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Trollhättan–Vänersborg Airport:

Statistics

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Ground transport

The airport offers parking with electric vehicle charging stations, as well as bicycle parking, near the terminal building. The airport is not served by public transport.

References

1. "Pressmeddelande - Trollhättan Vänersborgs Flygplats". Fyrstadsflyget. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
2. "Passagerarfrekvens" (in Swedish). Swedish Transport Agency. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
3. ^ "Godkända/certifierade instrumentflygplatser - Transportstyrelsen". www.transportstyrelsen.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-01-07.
4. Nyheter, S. V. T. (2019-03-02). "Efter hästägarnas kritik – JAS-flygningar begränsas". SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-01-07.
5. "Trollhättan Airport and Västflyg airline to use SAF on all flights". International Airport Review. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
6. "Pressmeddelande - Trollhättan Vänersborgs Flygplats". www.fyrstadsflyget.se (in Swedish). 2024-09-02. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
7. "Nytt namn på flygplatsen i Fyrstad". www.lysekil.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-01-07.
8. Nyheter, S. V. T. (2016-12-04). "Ambulanshelikoptern försenas när Säve flygtorn läggs ner". SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-01-07.
9. "Neste enables Swedish Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport and Västflyg airline to become the world's firsts to use sustainable aviation fuel on all flights". www.neste.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
10. Flodin, Joachim (2016-07-19). "Ny asfalt på flygfältet". TTELA (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-11-05.
11. ^ "Om oss - Trollhättan Vänersborgs Flygplats". www.fyrstadsflyget.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-11-05.
12. "About Västflyg". Västflyg (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-11-03.
13. "Västflyg Fleet Details and History". Planespotters.net. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
14. "Västflyg lanserar ny direktlinje från Stockholm Arlanda Airport till Trollhättan Vänersborg Airport med start 2 oktober 2024". Swedavia. 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
15. "Västflyg lanserar ny flyglinje till Sälen Trysil". TTELA. 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
16. ^ Jansson, Rebecca (2024-08-30). "Trollhättan Vänersborgs flygplats lanserar ny flyglinje – och byter namn". Sveriges Radio (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-11-05.
17. Persson, Filip (2024-08-30). "Flygplatsen i Trollhättan byter namn – till Göteborg". Göteborgs-Posten (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-11-05.
18. Nyheter, S. V. T. (2024-08-30). "Nya draget: Trollhättan tar upp kampen med Landvetter". SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-11-05.
19. Kööhler, Ulrika (2024-08-30). "Flygplatsens nya namn väcker starka reaktioner i Trollhättan". TTELA (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-11-05.
20. "Västflyg Adds Trollhättan – Stockholm Arlanda From Oct 2024". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
21. "Klart för återstart av reguljärflyg mellan Trollhättan-Vänersborg och Bromma" [Ready for restart of regular air route between Trollhättan-Vänersborg and Bromma] (in Swedish). Trollhättan Vänersborg Airport. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
22. "Återstart av flyglinje till Stockholm" [Restart of air route to Stockholm] (in Swedish). City of Trollhättan. 2021-12-17. Archived from the original on 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
23. "Boka flygbiljetter på västflyg.se". Västflyg.
24. "Till och från flygplatsen - Trollhättan Vänersborgs Flygplats". www.fyrstadsflyget.se (in Swedish). 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2025-01-07.

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