EuroAirport Sees 14.8% Passenger Surge, 45.2% Cargo Increase on Sept 29.

September 30, 2025

On September 29, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a significant increase in activity, with passenger numbers, cargo volumes, and flight movements all surpassing their respective 30-day averages, indicating a robust day for both passenger traffic and cargo handling. The airport's performance exceeded seasonal and historical norms, particularly in passenger and cargo metrics, while flight movements remained stable and consistent with long-term trends.

On September 29, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg recorded 35,449 passengers, 176.08 metric tons of cargo, and 284 flight movements. Passenger numbers were 14.8% higher than the 30-day average of 30,876.1, indicating a significant increase in activity. This figure also surpassed the seasonal average, reflecting a robust day for passenger traffic. Compared to the all-time average since 2019, yesterday's passenger count was notably higher, suggesting a strong performance relative to historical norms.

Cargo volumes reached 176.08 metric tons, which is 45.2% above the 30-day average of 121.29 metric tons. This substantial increase highlights a particularly active day for cargo handling, exceeding typical seasonal and long-term averages.

Flight movements totaled 284, which is 10.3% above the 30-day average of 257.43. This level of activity is consistent with the seasonal average and aligns closely with the long-term average since 2019, indicating a stable pattern in flight operations. Overall, the airport experienced a day of heightened activity across all metrics, with particularly strong performances in passenger and cargo volumes.


Table 1: Yearly Statistics of Air Traffic at Basel/Mulhouse Airport for September
Year Passengers Flights Avg Daily Passengers Avg Daily Flights Max Passengers Max Flights
2025 929665.0 7748.0 7747.0 90.0 35708 240.0
2024 858757.0 8085.0 7156.0 79.0 32634 238.0
2023 791129.0 8226.0 6593.0 72.0 30544 218.0
2022 710673.0 7704.0 5922.0 76.0 26933 215.0
2021 479797.0 7466.0 3998.0 69.0 21910 202.0
2020 235821.0 5076.0 1965.0 48.0 11619 139.0
2019 874059.0 9262.0 7284.0 87.0 32439 264.0


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 2025-09-28 35708 230.0
4 2025-09-29 35449 233.0
5 2025-09-19 35332 237.0
6 2025-08-15 35263 237.0
7 2025-07-25 35104 237.0
8 2025-08-22 34890 245.0
9 2025-08-03 34817 220.0
10 2025-07-28 34609 231.0

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.