EuroAirport Sees 6.5% Passenger Increase, Cargo Steady, Flights Dip.

October 12, 2025

On October 11, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced higher-than-average passenger traffic and slightly above-average cargo volumes, reflecting strong travel demand and stable cargo operations. However, flight movements were below both the 30-day and long-term averages, indicating a temporary decrease in aircraft activity.

On October 11, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg handled 34,396 passengers, 133.645 metric tons of cargo, and 226 flight movements. Passenger numbers were 6.5% above the 30-day average of 32,293.27, aligning closely with the seasonal average for this time of year. Compared to the long-term average since 2019, yesterday's passenger traffic was notably higher, reflecting a robust travel demand.

Cargo volumes were slightly above the 30-day average of 127.72 metric tons, indicating a steady flow of goods through the airport. This level of cargo activity is consistent with both seasonal and long-term trends, suggesting stable cargo operations.

Flight movements were below the 30-day average of 255.13, indicating a quieter day in terms of aircraft operations. This figure is also lower than the long-term average, suggesting a temporary dip in flight activity. Despite this, the airport's operations remain within typical historical ranges.


Table 1: Yearly Statistics of Air Traffic at Basel/Mulhouse Airport for October
Year Passengers Flights Avg Daily Passengers Avg Daily Flights Max Passengers Max Flights
2025 377854 2835 8588 86 37774 237
2024 891826 8260 7192 77 34328 234
2023 808329 7708 6519 66 32369 217
2022 749593 8122 6045 76 29537 227
2021 573990 7164 4629 65 24496 199
2020 213606 4636 1723 42 12253 118
2019 872052 9054 7033 81 33137 258

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.