Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport
Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport
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.
Location
58.318°N, 12.345°E · 42 m s. n. m. (137 ft)
General data
Runways · 1
Lengths and surfaces from the public OurAirports register; open runways only.
Radio frequencies · 1
Tower
Reference frequencies for enthusiasts, from OurAirports (community database, public domain), checked on Oct 16, 2026. They may be outdated or incomplete and do not replace the AIP or current charts: not for navigation. In Europe the published frequency may be an 8.33 kHz channel (e.g., 118.505 for 118.500). In MHz.
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.
Until 2025, the airport's official name, registered with the Swedish Transport Agency, remained Trollhättan-Vänersborg.
Airlines operating here · 1
Other airlines with direct routes
Airlines with current passenger routes from here, according to Wikipedia route tables cross-checked from both ends (October 2026).
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APA
Vuelopedia. (2026, October 15). Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN). Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://vuelopedia.org/en/airport/THN
MLA
“Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN).” Vuelopedia, Fundación Poderia, 15 Oct. 2026, vuelopedia.org/en/airport/THN. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
Chicago
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BibTeX
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