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Medium airport

Mönchengladbach Airport

IATA MGLICAO EDLN🇩🇪 Mönchengladbach
Coordinates
51.2303°N, 6.5044°E
Elevation
125 ft (38 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DE-NW
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:55
Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
21:43
Civil dusk
22:27

About 16h 5m 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 Mönchengladbach Airport

Mönchengladbach Airport

Mönchengladbach Airport is a small regional airport located 4.4 km (2.7 mi) northeast of Mönchengladbach and 15.2 km (9.4 mi) west of Düsseldorf. It is co-owned by the company which also runs Düsseldorf Airport (70%) and the local utility company NVV AG (30%).

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

Live weather

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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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 313,937 ft / 1,200 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information129.875 MHz
ATISMoenchengladbach ATIS109.800 MHz
GNDMoenchengladbach Ground / Rollkontrolle121.930 MHz
TWRMoenchengladbach Tower / Turm120.455 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DUESSELDORFClass CTMA4500 ft MSLFL100
DUESSELDORFClass CTMA2500 ft MSLFL100
DUESSELDORF/KOELN-BONNClass CTMAFL065FL100
DUESSELDORFClass CTMA2000 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
CTR MOENCHENGLADBACHClass DCTRGND2000 ft MSL
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
DUESSELDORFClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Enercon E-126 EP3653 ft95 ft
Enercon E-126 EP3653 ft92 ft
Rheinturm587 ft115 ft
Obstacle538 ft223 ft
Obstacle495 ft180 ft
Obstacle453 ft157 ft
Obstacle427 ft92 ft
Schiefbahner Fernmeldeturm404 ft135 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mönchengladbach Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mönchengladbach Airport?

The ICAO code for Mönchengladbach Airport is EDLN, and its IATA code is MGL.

Where is Mönchengladbach Airport located?

Mönchengladbach Airport is medium airport located in Mönchengladbach, Germany, at an elevation of 125 ft (38 m).

How many runways does Mönchengladbach Airport have?

Mönchengladbach Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.

What time zone is Mönchengladbach Airport in?

Mönchengladbach Airport is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mönchengladbach Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mönchengladbach Airport is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mönchengladbach Airport?

The nearest airport to Mönchengladbach Airport is Grefrath-Niershorst Airfield (EDLF), about 8.3 nm to the nw, followed by Wanlo Glider Field and Gustorfer Höhe Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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