Mönchengladbach Airport

EDLN / MGL

Mönchengladbach, DE

Last Updated
May 15, 00:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
00:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
9,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDLN 150050Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 // FEW056/// BKN091/// 03/03 Q1001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 125 ft
FEW 5,600 ft AGL
BKN 9,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,725 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,225 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mönchengladbach Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 9100 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 3°C (37°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Mist, Fog. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Fog between 01:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EDLN 141700Z 1418/1503 33005KT 9999 BKN030 TEMPO 1418/1420 SHRA BKN020CB BECMG 1418/1421 VRB03KT BECMG 1422/1424 4000 BR PROB30 TEMPO 1501/1503 0400 FG
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DLN
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 3,937 ft 98 ft ASP 129°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
129° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDLN

11,477 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.8%
MVFR
19%
IFR
6.2%
LIFR
4%

Mönchengladbach Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.3%
NE
7%
E
9.3%
SE
30%
S
12.4%
SW
14.2%
W
8.6%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.4°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

April March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 11,477 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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
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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.