EuroAirport Sets Passenger Record, Cargo Declines 30.9% Below Average

August 9, 2025

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.


Table 1: Yearly Statistics of Air Traffic at Basel/Mulhouse Airport for August
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


Table 2: Top 10 Busiest Days at EuroAirport Basel Since 2019
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

Figure 1: Passengers at Euroairport in the last 30 days

Data source: EuroAirport: Tägliche Flugbewegungen, Passagiere und Fracht
Additional resources: Euroairport homepage, eurostat - Air passenger transport statistics

🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.