On August 23, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a slight decrease in passenger traffic by 0.6% compared to the 30-day average, while cargo volumes and flight movements saw significant declines of 49.7% and 12.8%, respectively, indicating a quieter day in overall airport activity despite a general upward trend in passenger numbers since 2019.
On August 23, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg recorded 32,914 passengers, 71.632 metric tons of cargo, and 223 flight movements. Passenger traffic was slightly below the 30-day average of 33,119.8, representing a decrease of approximately 0.6%. However, it remained consistent with the seasonal average, as the daily passenger count is typically around 8,273 for this period in 2025. Compared to the all-time average since 2019, yesterday's passenger numbers were significantly higher, reflecting a general upward trend in passenger traffic over the years.
Cargo volumes were notably lower than the 30-day average of 142.3 metric tons, marking a substantial decrease of about 49.7%. This suggests a temporary dip in cargo activity compared to recent trends. In terms of flight movements, the airport saw 223 flights, which is below the 30-day average of 255.73, indicating a decrease of approximately 12.8%. This figure is, however, aligned with the seasonal average for 2025, where the daily flight count is around 87, and it remains within the range of historical averages since 2019.
Overall, while passenger numbers remain robust, cargo and flight movements showed a decline compared to recent averages, suggesting a quieter day in terms of overall airport activity.
| year | passengers | flights | avg_daily_passengers | avg_daily_flights | max_passengers | max_flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 761094.0 | 5912.0 | 8273.0 | 87.0 | 36788 | 246.0 |
| 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 | 230.0 |
| 3 | 2025-08-15 | 35268 | 236.0 |
| 4 | 2025-07-25 | 35104 | 235.0 |
| 5 | 2025-08-22 | 34894 | 246.0 |
| 6 | 2025-08-03 | 34817 | 219.0 |
| 7 | 2025-07-28 | 34609 | 231.0 |
| 8 | 2025-07-27 | 34521 | 231.0 |
| 9 | 2025-07-18 | 34469 | 236.0 |
| 10 | 2025-08-02 | 34429 | 210.0 |
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.