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EuroAirport Sees Record Passenger Surge, Cargo, and Flights on February 16, 2026
Published: February 19, 2026 · Period: 2026-02-16On February 16, 2026, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a significant increase in activity, with passenger numbers exceeding the 30-day average by over 207%, cargo volumes up by 71.6%, and flight movements more than doubling the average, marking the highest passenger count since January 1, 2019. This exceptional day of activity underscores a strong performance in both passenger and cargo handling compared to recent trends.
On February 16, 2026, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a significant surge in activity, recording 51,546 passengers, 244.19 metric tons of cargo, and 376 flight movements. This passenger count represents a remarkable increase, exceeding the 30-day average of 16,770.9 passengers by over 207%, and surpassing the seasonal average daily passenger figures from previous years, which have typically ranged between 638 and 4,921. This marks the highest number of passengers recorded in a single day since January 1, 2019.
Cargo volumes for the day were also robust, coming in at 244.19 metric tons, which is 71.6% higher than the 30-day average of 142.31 metric tons. This indicates a strong performance in cargo handling compared to recent trends.
Flight movements reached 376, more than doubling the 30-day average of 155.33 flights. While this is a substantial increase compared to recent averages, it remains below the all-time high of 439 flight movements recorded on June 13, 2019.
Overall, the data from February 16, 2026, highlights a day of exceptional activity at EuroAirport, with passenger numbers and flight movements reaching record levels for the current year.
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 | 352974 | 3022 | 20763 | 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.