Airport
The sign indicates the direction to the airport
When You See This Sign
When you see the G8 sign, decide early whether you intend to go to the airport and, if so, change into the indicated lane well in advance. The sign is informative and does not alter speed limits or right-of-way — follow other signage and traffic regulations.
Rules & Regulations
- G8 (Airport) is an informational direction sign indicating the route to the nearest airport and is not a yield, prohibition, or mandatory sign.
- The sign does not change your right of way or speed limits; always follow applicable road signs and traffic regulations in the area.
- If the sign is placed above a specific lane, it indicates which lane leads to the airport; follow the lane indication well in advance of the exit.
- Any supplementary signs with arrows or distances apply together with the sign and indicate direction or distance to the airport.
Tips for Drivers
- Watch for the sign in good time and move into the correct lane early if you are going to the airport to avoid sudden lane changes.
- Be especially aware of buses, taxis, and pedestrians near airport exits — they may stop or cross the road unexpectedly.
- Remember the sign only informs about direction; check signs for parking, entrance, and exit rules at the airport itself before you drive in.
Common Mistakes
- Believing the sign gives the right to turn or change lanes ahead of other traffic without observing right-of-way rules.
- Misunderstanding that the sign is mandatory (many mistakenly think you must follow it even if you are not going to the airport).
- Failing to notice that a sign above a lane indicates which lane leads to the airport and consequently staying in the wrong lane for too long.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Airport
How should you interpret this sign when planning your trip?
- A Indicates direction to the airport
- B Indicates landing strips for small private aircraft
- C Indicates location of tourist information at the airport
- D Indicates the nearest helicopter landing site
Exam Tip
In the theory test you may be asked whether the sign gives right of way or is mandatory. Remember that G8 is only an informational/direction sign and does not change prescribed speeds or yield rules.
Did You Know?
The airplane symbol on direction signs is internationally standardized and used to guide drivers to airports; in the Swedish road sign catalogue it is often designated as G8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to take the exit when I see the Airport sign?
No, the sign is only informative and indicates the direction to the airport. You only need to take the exit if you intend to drive to the airport.
Does the sign give right of way at junctions?
No, the sign does not change right-of-way rules. Always follow applicable yield and stop signs or road signs that regulate priority.
What does it mean if the sign is above a particular lane?
It means that that lane leads to the airport. You should prepare to change lanes in good time if you are going there, but change lanes only when it is safe and legal.
Does the Airport sign show how far it is to the airport?
The G8 sign itself only shows direction, but it is often combined with supplementary signs that indicate distance in kilometres. Read these additions to assess how much distance remains.
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