EuroAirport Sees 9.2% Passenger Surge, Cargo Up 42.3% on October 13.

October 15, 2025

On October 13, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg saw a significant increase in passenger traffic and cargo handling, with passenger numbers 9.2% above the 30-day average and cargo volumes 42.3% higher than the average, while flight movements remained stable and consistent with long-term trends. This indicates a robust performance in both passenger and cargo operations, reflecting a day of heightened activity at the airport.

On October 13, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a passenger count of 35,518, handled 173.791 metric tons of cargo, and recorded 256 flight movements. The passenger traffic for the day was approximately 9.2% above the 30-day average of 32,517.07, indicating a notable increase. Compared to the seasonal averages from previous years, yesterday's passenger numbers were significantly higher than the typical daily averages, reflecting a strong day for passenger traffic. In terms of long-term trends since 2019, the passenger count was above the historical average, suggesting a robust performance.

Cargo volumes yesterday were also impressive, exceeding the 30-day average of 122.18 metric tons by about 42.3%, marking a substantial increase. This suggests a particularly strong day for cargo handling, surpassing both the seasonal and long-term averages, which indicates an exceptional day in terms of cargo throughput.

Flight movements at 256 were slightly above the 30-day average of 253.03, showing a stable trend in flight activity. This figure aligns closely with the long-term average, indicating consistency in flight operations over time. Overall, the airport experienced a day of heightened activity across passengers and cargo, with flight movements maintaining a steady pace.


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 449575 3349 34583 258 37774 288
2024 891826 8260 28769 266 34338 379
2023 808329 7708 26075 249 32374 315
2022 749593 8122 24180 262 29552 304
2021 573990 7164 18516 231 24509 316
2020 213606 4636 6891 150 12267 203
2019 872052 9054 28131 292 33148 361

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.