EuroAirport Sees Stable Passenger Traffic Amid Cargo and Flight Decline.

August 24, 2025

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.


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 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


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 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

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.