On October 16, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a slight decrease in passenger numbers compared to the 30-day average but remained within seasonal norms, while cargo volumes and flight movements exceeded their respective averages, indicating strong recovery and growth in air travel and freight operations. The airport's activity levels were significantly higher than long-term averages since 2019, highlighting a substantial increase in both passenger and cargo traffic.
On October 16, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg handled 32,294 passengers, 152.29 metric tons of cargo, and 279 flight movements. Passenger numbers were slightly below the 30-day average of 32,460.1, indicating a minor decrease of approximately 0.5%. However, they remained within the seasonal norms, as the average daily passengers for the current month in previous years have varied significantly. Compared to the long-term average since 2019, which stands at 7,033 passengers, yesterday's figures were significantly higher, reflecting a strong recovery in air travel.
Cargo volumes were robust, exceeding the 30-day average of 128.81 metric tons by about 18%. This suggests a notable increase in cargo activity, aligning with one of the highest daily volumes recorded for this period. When compared to historical averages, the cargo handled yesterday also indicates a positive trend in freight operations.
Flight movements reached 279, which is above the 30-day average of 254.07, marking a rise of nearly 10%. This figure is consistent with the seasonal average, considering the variability in daily flights over the years. The long-term average since 2019 is 81 flights per day, so the current activity level is significantly higher, demonstrating a substantial increase in flight operations at the airport.
| Year | Passengers | Flights | Avg Daily Passengers | Avg Daily Flights | Max Passengers | Max Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 540412 | 4155 | 33776 | 260 | 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 |
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