In 2023, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a significant increase in air traffic activity. The total number of passengers reached 8,085,445, with an average of 22,151.9 passengers per day. The airport handled a total of 83,734 flights throughout the year. The busiest day was October 1st, with 32,369 passengers, while the quietest day was January 31st, with no recorded passengers. August was the busiest month, accommodating 858,736 passengers, whereas January was the slowest, with 398,144 passengers.

Monthly statistics reveal expected peaks during key holiday periods. Passenger numbers surged in May, coinciding with Easter, reaching 759,367. The summer vacation months of July and August saw significant increases, with July recording 827,527 passengers and August peaking at 858,736. December also showed a rise in passenger numbers, totaling 639,800, aligning with the winter vacation period.

Comparing air traffic to previous years, 2023 marked a recovery towards pre-pandemic levels. The total passenger count was slightly below the 2019 figure of 9,090,890 but showed a substantial increase from the pandemic-affected years of 2020 and 2021. The number of flights in 2023 was 83,734, slightly lower than in 2022 but significantly higher than in 2020 and 2021. The average daily passengers in 2023 were higher than in 2022, indicating a steady recovery in air travel demand. August consistently remained the busiest month across the years, reflecting the peak summer travel season.