Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN)
Medium airport · Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Mönchengladbach Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDLN |
| IATA | MGL |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°13'49" E 6°30'16" 51.23028, 6.50444 |
| Location | Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mönchengladbach Airport at a glance
Mönchengladbach Airport is a medium airport in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known to airline systems as MGL. The field elevation of 125 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDLN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDLN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mönchengladbach Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport | EDDL | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Geilenkirchen Air Base | ETNG | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Nörvenich Air Base | ETNN | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | EDLV | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | EDDK | 60 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mönchengladbach Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 125 ft field elevation of Mönchengladbach Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 75 airports and airfields we list for Germany — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mönchengladbach Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mönchengladbach Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mönchengladbach Airport is EDLN, and its IATA code is MGL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mönchengladbach Airport above sea level?
Mönchengladbach Airport sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mönchengladbach Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.2303, 6.5044 — in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Düsseldorf Airport, about 19 km away.
Does EDLN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDLN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mönchengladbach Airport?
Mönchengladbach Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.