On August 8, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg set a record for passenger traffic with 36,788 travelers, significantly surpassing both the 30-day and seasonal averages, while cargo volumes were notably below average, and flight movements saw a slight increase, aligning with long-term trends.
On August 8, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a significant level of activity, with 36,788 passengers, 105.218 metric tons of cargo, and 258 flight movements. This marked a record high for passenger traffic, surpassing the previous all-time high.
Passenger numbers were 14.5% above the 30-day average of 32,041.83, indicating a substantial increase in traveler volume. Compared to the seasonal average, this figure also represents a notable rise, as the daily passenger count has not reached such levels in previous years during this period. The all-time average since 2019 further highlights this as an exceptional day for passenger traffic.
Cargo volumes, on the other hand, were 30.9% below the 30-day average of 152.18 metric tons, suggesting a decrease in cargo activity compared to recent trends. This figure is also lower than the typical seasonal and long-term averages, indicating a quieter day for cargo operations.
Flight movements were slightly above the 30-day average of 244.97, showing a moderate increase in air traffic. This number aligns closely with the long-term average, reflecting a stable pattern in flight operations despite the surge in passenger numbers.
| year | passengers | flights | avg_daily_passengers | avg_daily_flights | max_passengers | max_flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 273747.0 | 1980.0 | 8555.0 | 82.0 | 36788 | 238.0 |
| 2024 | 924884.0 | 8817.0 | 7459.0 | 82.0 | 33502 | 223.0 |
| 2023 | 858736.0 | 8077.0 | 6925.0 | 75.0 | 32165 | 216.0 |
| 2022 | 814296.0 | 8361.0 | 6567.0 | 78.0 | 30147 | 229.0 |
| 2021 | 631374.0 | 7651.0 | 5092.0 | 70.0 | 25797 | 206.0 |
| 2020 | 390040.0 | 5755.0 | 3145.0 | 52.0 | 15927 | 150.0 |
| 2019 | 947947.0 | 9326.0 | 7645.0 | 86.0 | 33222 | 261.0 |
| rank | date | passengers | flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-08 | 36788 | 238.0 |
| 2 | 2025-08-01 | 36094 | 229.0 |
| 3 | 2025-07-25 | 35104 | 235.0 |
| 4 | 2025-08-03 | 34818 | 219.0 |
| 5 | 2025-07-28 | 34609 | 231.0 |
| 6 | 2025-07-27 | 34521 | 231.0 |
| 7 | 2025-07-18 | 34469 | 236.0 |
| 8 | 2025-08-02 | 34429 | 210.0 |
| 9 | 2024-10-11 | 34328 | 234.0 |
| 10 | 2025-08-04 | 34188 | 225.0 |
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.