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EuroAirport Sees 66.6% Passenger Surge, Cargo Drops on February 15, 2026
Published: February 18, 2026 · Period: 2026-02-15On February 15, 2026, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg saw a significant increase in passenger traffic, with 27,470 passengers, marking a 66.6% rise above the 30-day average, while cargo volumes were notably low at 1.237 metric tons, and flight movements increased moderately by 11.7% compared to recent averages.
On February 15, 2026, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a notable day of air traffic activity. The airport handled 27,470 passengers, which is significantly above the 30-day average of 16,484.57 passengers, marking a 66.6% increase. This figure also stands as the highest daily passenger count for the current month. Compared to the seasonal averages from previous years, yesterday's passenger numbers were exceptionally high, surpassing the highest daily totals recorded in February for the past several years.
Cargo volumes, however, were relatively low at 1.237 metric tons, which is substantially below the 30-day average of 146.27 metric tons. This indicates a significant deviation from the typical cargo activity observed over the past month.
Flight movements totaled 174, which is 11.7% above the 30-day average of 155.7 flights. This figure ranks 14th in terms of daily flight activity for the year 2026. While the number of flights was higher than the recent average, it remains within the range of typical seasonal fluctuations.
Overall, February 15, 2026, was a day marked by a high volume of passenger traffic, contrasting with a notably low cargo throughput, and a moderate increase in flight movements compared to recent averages.
Table 1: Yearly Statistics of Air Traffic at Basel/Mulhouse Airport for February
| Year | Passengers | Flights | Avg Daily Passengers | Avg Daily Flights | Max Passengers | Max Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 334153 | 2854 | 20885 | 178 | 51546 | 376 |
| 2025 | 559001 | 5912 | 19964 | 211 | 25376 | 274 |
| 2024 | 542198 | 6162 | 18696 | 212 | 23890 | 296 |
| 2023 | 444855 | 5479 | 15888 | 196 | 20691 | 262 |
| 2022 | 324626 | 5183 | 11594 | 185 | 18888 | 267 |
| 2021 | 71467 | 3539 | 2552 | 126 | 5854 | 250 |
| 2020 | 538115 | 6352 | 18556 | 219 | 25563 | 329 |
| 2019 | 551192 | 6989 | 19685 | 250 | 25441 | 373 |
Table 2: Top 10 Busiest Days at EuroAirport Basel Since 2019
| Rank | Date | passengers | flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-10-10 | 37476 | 236 |
| 2 | 2025-10-06 | 37141 | 237 |
| 3 | 2025-10-05 | 36896 | 230 |
| 4 | 2025-08-08 | 36788 | 238 |
| 5 | 2025-10-12 | 36202 | 236 |
| 6 | 2025-08-01 | 36094 | 230 |
| 7 | 2025-09-28 | 35708 | 230 |
| 8 | 2025-10-13 | 35518 | 241 |
| 9 | 2025-09-29 | 35449 | 233 |
| 10 | 2025-09-19 | 35332 | 237 |
Figure 1: Passengers at Euroairport in the last 30 days
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.