EuroAirport August 30: Passenger, Cargo, Flight Numbers Below Recent Averages.

August 31, 2025

On August 30, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a slight decrease in passenger numbers and flight movements compared to 30-day averages, while cargo volumes saw a significant drop of 42.2%, indicating a quieter day for cargo operations despite overall alignment with historical patterns.

On August 30, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg handled 32,378 passengers, processed 83.38 metric tons of cargo, and recorded 258 flight movements. Passenger numbers were slightly below the 30-day average of 32,655.7, showing a marginal decrease of about 0.85%. Compared to the seasonal average, passenger traffic remains consistent, reflecting typical activity for this time of year. However, it is worth noting that the passenger count was below the all-time average daily high of 36,799 recorded on August 8, 2025.

Cargo volumes for the day were significantly lower than the 30-day average of 144.35 metric tons, marking a decrease of approximately 42.2%. This suggests a notable drop in cargo activity compared to recent trends. In terms of long-term averages, the cargo volume is also below typical levels, indicating a quieter day for cargo operations.

Flight movements were slightly below the 30-day average of 276.73, showing a decrease of about 6.8%. This figure is consistent with the seasonal average, indicating stable flight activity for this period. The number of flights was also below the all-time high of 439 flights recorded on June 13, 2019, suggesting a routine day in terms of flight operations. Overall, the airport's activity on August 30, 2025, aligns closely with historical patterns, with the exception of a notable dip in cargo volumes.


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 1010155.0 8524.0 8146.0 82.0 36788 245.0
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 35263 237.0
4 2025-07-25 35104 237.0
5 2025-08-22 34890 245.0
6 2025-08-03 34817 220.0
7 2025-07-28 34609 231.0
8 2025-07-27 34518 230.0
9 2025-07-18 34468 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.