Open Data Insight of the Day

On February 16, 2026, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a notable level of activity with 25,773 passengers, 122.095 metric tons of cargo, and 188 flight movements. Passenger numbers were significantly higher than the 30-day average of 16,770.9, marking an increase of approximately 54%. This figure also surpassed the seasonal average daily passenger count of 4,812 for February, indicating a robust day for passenger traffic. Compared to the long-term average since 2019, which is around 4,921 daily passengers, the numbers were substantially higher, reflecting a strong performance.

Cargo volumes, however, were slightly below the 30-day average of 142.31 metric tons, showing a decrease of about 14%. This suggests a quieter day for cargo compared to recent trends. In terms of flight movements, the 188 flights recorded were above the 30-day average of 155.33, representing a 21% increase. This figure also exceeded the seasonal average of 54 daily flights for February, indicating a busy day for flight operations. Compared to the long-term average of 70 daily flights since 2019, the number of flights was significantly higher.

Overall, February 16, 2026, was a particularly active day for passenger traffic and flight movements at EuroAirport, with both metrics exceeding recent and historical averages, while cargo activity was slightly subdued.