Goteborg Landvetter Airport (ESGG)
Gothenburg, Sweden · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
ESGG
IATA
GOT
City
Gothenburg
Country
Sweden
Region
Europe
Elevation
506 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
57.6628, 12.2798
Overview
Western Sweden airport with North Sea weather influences and flight training schools nearby.
Current Weather at ESGG
Pilots flying into or out of Goteborg Landvetter Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR ESGG 181020Z 31007KT 260V350 2100 -RA BKN009CB 16/15 Q1004Wind 310° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 31
Current TAF
TAF AMD ESGG 181034Z 1810/1909 20004KT 9999 BKN020 TEMPO 1810/1812 2000 TSRA BKN008 BKN020CB TEMPO 1816/1903 SHRA BKN010 BKN015CB BECMG 1819/1821 01010KT BKN006Decode METAR for ESGG
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Goteborg Landvetter Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for ESGG. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for ESGG. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Gothenburg. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Goteborg Landvetter Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Goteborg Landvetter Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like ESGG include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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