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On March 15, 2026, EuroAirport saw strong passenger and flight activity, significantly exceeding recent and seasonal averages, while cargo volume was minimal and well below average. The day ranked among the busiest of the year for passengers, though it remained below historical records.
On March 15, 2026, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg recorded 26,329 passengers, 0.461 tons of cargo, and 190 flight movements. Passenger traffic was 23% above the 30-day average of 21,341, ranking as the 9th busiest day of the year so far. Flight movements were 7% above the 30-day average of 177, ranking 15th for the year. Compared to the seasonal average for March, passenger activity was significantly higher than the 2026 March daily average of 4,929, reflecting strong recent demand. Cargo volume was minimal at 0.461 tons, well below the 30-day average of 137.61 tons. Historically, yesterday's passenger count remained below the all-time daily record of 37,476 set on October 10, 2025, and flight movements were below the all-time high of 439 on June 13, 2019. Overall, passenger and flight activity showed notable strength relative to recent and seasonal trends, while cargo volume was unusually low.
| Year | Passengers | Flights | Avg Daily Passengers | Avg Daily Flights | Max Passengers | Max Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 295735 | 2599 | 19716 | 173 | 26428 | 213 |
| 2025 | 630867 | 7185 | 20351 | 232 | 25186 | 297 |
| 2024 | 630875 | 7003 | 20351 | 226 | 24552 | 312 |
| 2023 | 529013 | 5897 | 17065 | 190 | 22470 | 275 |
| 2022 | 439319 | 6485 | 14172 | 209 | 20243 | 278 |
| 2021 | 72052 | 3965 | 2324 | 128 | 5214 | 238 |
| 2020 | 246710 | 4404 | 7958 | 142 | 22252 | 291 |
| 2019 | 671729 | 7799 | 21669 | 252 | 29218 | 358 |
| Rank | Date | passengers | flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-10-10 | 37476 | 236 |
| 2 | 2025-10-06 | 37141 | 237 |
| 3 | 2025-10-05 | 36896 | 230 |
| 4 | 2025-08-08 | 36788 | 238 |
| 5 | 2025-10-12 | 36202 | 236 |
| 6 | 2025-08-01 | 36094 | 230 |
| 7 | 2025-09-28 | 35708 | 230 |
| 8 | 2025-10-13 | 35518 | 241 |
| 9 | 2025-09-29 | 35449 | 233 |
| 10 | 2025-09-19 | 35332 | 237 |
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.