Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL): Codes, Runways & Location
Mönchengladbach Airport (IATA: MGL · ICAO: EDLN) is a medium-sized airport serving Mönchengladbach, Germany. It lies at 51.2303° N, 6.5044° E, 125 ft (38 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mönchengladbach Airport
Mönchengladbach Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mönchengladbach in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code MGL and the ICAO code EDLN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Mönchengladbach Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 125 ft (38 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) about 19 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mönchengladbach Airport
Where is Mönchengladbach Airport located?
Mönchengladbach Airport is located in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Its coordinates are 51.2303° N, 6.5044° E.
What is the airport code for Mönchengladbach Airport?
Mönchengladbach Airport has an IATA code of MGL and an ICAO code of EDLN.
How long is the runway at Mönchengladbach Airport?
Mönchengladbach Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Mönchengladbach Airport have?
Mönchengladbach Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mönchengladbach Airport a major airport?
Mönchengladbach Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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