Dusseldorf Monchengladbach Airport MGL Duesseldorf

The Dusseldorf Monchengladbach Airport is located in Duesseldorf, Germany. Its airport code is MGL, which was named after its location in the city of Monchengladbach. The MGL-Duesseldorf Airport is a public airport co-owned and operated by the neighboring Dusseldorf International Airport. Its name was formerly Dusseldorf Monchengladbach Airport. This was formerly an airfield of the British Army in 1955. After the army exercises, the airfield was further developed in 1957. At present, the MGL Airport serves as a field for general aviation, and there are no scheduled services apart from a small number of business charter flights.

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The Dusseldorf Monchengladbach Airport features a 1,200-meter runway, and is supported by the Dusseldorf Airport, which is 20km from the property. Some of the airlines that formerly used this airfield included the European Air Express, Debonair, and VLM. These airlines shuttled passengers to and from the cities of Sylt, Westerland, Munich, and London. However, the airline stopped operations in 2007. Within a short trip from the MGL Duesseldorf Airport are several top-rated cities travelers can easily visit, such as Weilerswist, Bergisch Gladbach, and Horrem.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Near the airport are a lot of five-star accommodations as well as budget-friendly options. For those on a quick business trip, the Hotel Kastanienhof is just 870 meters from the terminals. Other options worth considering include the McDreams Hotel Monchengladbach and the Leonardo Hotel Monchengladbach.

The airport of choice in the area is the neighboring Dusseldorf International Airport, which also operates the MGL Duesseldorf Airport.