Airports / Sweden / THN
Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport.
Trollhättan, Sweden · 137 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
75 ratings
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Operators based
137
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#10 / 42
Sweden airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 75 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated Sweden fields.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Såtenäs Air Base (ESIB), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (ESGT / THN) sits in Trollhättan, Sweden, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 137 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
THN has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Såtenäs Air Base (ESIB, 13 nm), Råda Air Base (ESFR, 25 nm), and Säve Airport (GSE, 36 nm). THN offers a single 5,610-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
Quotes for flights out of THN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from THN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
ESGT
IATA
THN
FAA / Local
ESGT
Elevation
137 ft
Coordinates
58.3181° N · 12.3450° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Sweden fields
state range 16–1,608 ft
At 137 ft, THN sits lower than 67% of the 45 Sweden fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,610 ft
- 15/335,610 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,610 ft
THN's 5,610 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmESIBSåtenäs Air BaseSåtenäs
- 25nmESFRRåda Air BaseRåda
- 36nmGSESäve AirportGöteborg
- 39nmGOTGöteborg Landvetter AirportGöteborg
- 52nmKVBSkövde AirportSkövde
- 64nmJKGJönköping AirportJönköping
Location
Open the full mapESGT · Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport · Trollhättan, Sweden
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from THN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,114 nm | 7h 39m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,269 nm | 8h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,456 nm | 8h 26m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,585 nm | 8h 44m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,604 nm | 8h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,855 nm | 9h 22m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,065 nm | 9h 51m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,073 nm | 9h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use THN?
- Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport's longest paved runway is 5,610 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at THN?
- Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,610 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to THN?
- The closest alternate is Såtenäs Air Base (ESIB), about 13 nm away, followed by Råda Air Base (ESFR) at 25 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from THN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 39m (3,114 nm), New York about 8h 0m (3,269 nm), Washington DC about 8h 26m (3,456 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.