Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport also known as Trollhättan Airport is a

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located in

Västra Götaland County Västra Götaland County () is a county or '' län'' on the western coast of Sweden. The county is the second most populous of Sweden's counties and it comprises 49 municipalities (''kommuner''). Its population of 1,616,000 amounts to 17% of S ...

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. It is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of central

Trollhättan Trollhättan () is the 23rd-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Trollhättan Municipality, Västra Götaland County. It is situated by Göta älv, near the lake Vänern, and has a population of approximately 50,000 in the city proper. It is loc ...

and 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southeast of

Vänersborg Vänersborg () is a Urban areas in Sweden, locality and the seat of Vänersborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 23,882 inhabitants (out of a municipal total of 39,904) Until 1997 it was the capital of Älvsborg County, which mer ...

. The airport's

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owner, Fyrstads Flygplats AB, has branded the airport as Göteborg Stallbacka Airport since 2024, reflecting its proximity to

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, 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

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acquired land in Malöga for a factory and airfield. It initially served military purposes during World War II, producing aircraft for the

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. 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

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, and

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formed Fyrstads flygplats AB, which expanded the runway to 1,710 meters. Over the years, the airport operated routes to various destinations, including

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and

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. However, economic challenges led to service reductions, particularly after 2008. After a two-year pause due to the

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, regular flights resumed in 2022. In March 2022, virtual airline Västflyg commenced operations connecting Trollhättan–Vänersborg with

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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

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Naming

On 30 August 2024, it was announced that the airport would be rebranded as Göteborg Stallbacka Airport. The new name incorporates "Göteborg" (

) 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

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, remains Trollhättan-Vänersborg.

Airlines and destinations

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

Statistics

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

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Trollhattan-Vanersborg Airport Airports in Västra Götaland County Trollhättan Municipality Vänersborg Municipality 1937 establishments in Sweden 20th-century establishments in Älvsborg County