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Small airport

Backamo Airfield

ICAO ESGA🇸🇪 Uddevalla
Coordinates
58.1772°N, 11.9735°E
Elevation
415 ft (126 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SE-Q
Time zone
Stockholm(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
20:17
Civil dusk
21:00

About 14h 8m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Backamo Airfield

Backamo Airfield

Uddevalla Backamo flygfält.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

ESGA
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NOTAMs

ESGA

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 242,558 ft / 780 m98 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDOBackamo Traffic123.550 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GÖTEBORG TMAClass CTMA4500 ft MSLFL095
GÖTEBORG TMA AClass CTMA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
ESAA FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Sweden airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
WEST10.3 nm058°On request
SJUNTORP10.5 nm072°On request
VANE-RYR11.1 nm033°On request
EAST18.2 nm053°On request
HUNNEBERG19.2 nm067°On request
EKENASMOSSE19.4 nm030°On request
GALLE24.4 nm040°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,614 ft26 ft
Obstacle1,325 ft59 ft
Obstacle1,325 ft66 ft
Obstacle417 ft
Obstacle259 ft
Obstacle371 ft
Obstacle417 ft
Obstacle177 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Backamo Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Backamo Airfield?

The ICAO code for Backamo Airfield is ESGA.

Where is Backamo Airfield located?

Backamo Airfield is small airport located in Uddevalla, Sweden, at an elevation of 415 ft (126 m).

How many runways does Backamo Airfield have?

Backamo Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,558 ft / 780 m.

What time zone is Backamo Airfield in?

Backamo Airfield is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Backamo Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Backamo Airfield is approximately 5.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Backamo Airfield?

The nearest airport to Backamo Airfield is Esgrene Field (SE-0114), about 6.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Rörkärr Airfield and Kattleberg Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Backamo Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.