Mönchengladbach Airport

EDLN / MGL

Mönchengladbach, DE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
4 kt
360°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDLN 041520Z 36004KT 340V040 CAVOK 17/05 Q1025

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EDLN 041400Z 0415/0424 VRB03KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DLN
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
3,937 ft 98 ft ASP 129°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDLN

8,030 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.3%
MVFR
23.5%
IFR
7.4%
LIFR
4.9%

Mönchengladbach Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 2.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.3%
NE
5.5%
E
9%
SE
36.6%
S
12.5%
SW
15.8%
W
7.4%
NW
6.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.6°C
Range: -8°C to 27°C
-8°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,030 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mönchengladbach Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDLN
IATA Code: MGL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 125 ft MSL

Location

City: Mönchengladbach
Country: DE
Latitude: 51.230278°
Longitude: 6.504444°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mönchengladbach Airport

Overview

Mönchengladbach Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located near Düsseldorf in western Germany. Situated at 125 feet mean sea level with coordinates 51.230278, 6.504444, the airport provides regional aviation services with a single runway 13/31 measuring 3,937 feet in asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly VFR conditions, with 67.8% of recorded METARs showing favorable visual flight rules. Temperatures range from -8°C to 27°C with an average of 8.1°C, suggesting moderate climate variability. Wind patterns predominantly originate from the southeast at 135 degrees, averaging 5.9 knots with occasional gusts up to 21 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 13/31 demonstrates consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswind components average relatively low at 3.2 knots, enhancing operational predictability. Visibility consistently remains high, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect minimal meteorological interruptions, with only 5.8% of observations indicating IFR conditions and rare instances of low IFR (4.7%). The southeastern wind predominance suggests runway 13/31 will typically offer optimal approach characteristics.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.