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Backamo Airfield

Uddevalla, Sweden

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Backamo Airfield

Uddevalla, Sweden
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Small Swedish military and general aviation airfield near Uddevalla.

Location
Uddevalla, Sweden
Backamo Airfield, designated ICAO code ESGA, is a small airfield located in the Backamo area near Uddevalla in Västra Götaland County, western Sweden. It has historically been associated with military use and general aviation activities in the region. The airfield is not served by commercial airlines and does not function as a public passenger airport. It primarily supports light aviation, gliding, and related activities typical of smaller Swedish airfields.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is ESGA; it has no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Located near Uddevalla in Västra Götaland County, western Sweden.
  • ›Used primarily for general aviation and light aircraft operations.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.
  • ›The airfield has historical associations with Swedish military aviation.
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A quiet Swedish airfield nestled among forests and fjords

Backamo Airfield is a small general aviation airfield located near Uddevalla in Västra Götaland County, western Sweden. Historically connected to military training activities in the region, it now serves light aviation, gliding, and recreational flying. The airfield reflects the understated character of Swedish rural aviation infrastructure.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A basic light aviation facility serving private and recreational aircraft with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or taxi from Uddevalla city centre (approximately 15–20 minutes)
  • Local bus services from Uddevalla with limited frequency
  • Car rental available in Uddevalla town
Nearby Hotels
  • Clarion Collection Hotel Sten, Uddevalla
  • Best Western Hotell Sunnersta, Uddevalla
  • Scandic Swania, Trollhättan (approximately 45 minutes away)
Dining

Dining options at the airfield itself are extremely limited or non-existent, typical of small Swedish general aviation fields. Visitors are advised to eat in Uddevalla city centre, which offers a range of Swedish cafés, casual restaurants, and grocery stores a short drive away.

Traveller Tips
  • Contact the airfield in advance to confirm operating hours, as services are not continuous.
  • Fuel availability may be limited; arrange refuelling needs ahead of arrival.
  • The surrounding Bohuslän landscape offers excellent sightseeing opportunities after your flight.
  • Swedish airfield etiquette expects pilots to self-report traffic on the designated radio frequency.

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