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On December 22, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced increased activity with passenger numbers and cargo volumes significantly surpassing recent averages, reflecting a busy period before the holiday season. The airport handled 28,694 passengers, 244.06 metric tons of cargo, and 231 flight movements, all above their respective 30-day averages, although not reaching historical highs.
On December 22, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a passenger count of 28,694, handled 244.06 metric tons of cargo, and recorded 231 flight movements. The passenger traffic was 22.5% above the 30-day average of 23,429.37, indicating a significant increase in activity. Compared to the seasonal average, yesterday's passenger numbers were also higher, as the average daily passengers for December in previous years have been lower. However, the passenger count did not reach the all-time high of 37,476 recorded on October 10, 2025.
Cargo handling was notably robust, exceeding the 30-day average of 146.74 metric tons by 66.3%. This suggests a strong demand for cargo services, surpassing typical levels for this time of year. The cargo volume is among the highest recorded for this period, indicating a peak in logistical activities.
Flight movements at 231 were above the 30-day average of 201.27, showing an increase in air traffic. This figure is consistent with the seasonal trend, as December typically sees higher flight activity. However, it remains below the all-time high of 439 flights recorded on June 13, 2019.
Overall, December 22, 2025, was a day of heightened activity at EuroAirport, with passenger and cargo volumes significantly surpassing recent averages, reflecting a busy period in the lead-up to the holiday season.
| Year | Passengers | Flights | Avg Daily Passengers | Avg Daily Flights | Max Passengers | Max Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 539271 | 4660 | 24512 | 212 | 30275 | 271 |
| 2024 | 682654 | 6742 | 22021 | 217 | 27518 | 319 |
| 2023 | 639800 | 6435 | 20639 | 208 | 25901 | 285 |
| 2022 | 556601 | 5750 | 17955 | 185 | 23060 | 276 |
| 2021 | 358220 | 5800 | 11555 | 187 | 18170 | 304 |
| 2020 | 125614 | 3471 | 4052 | 112 | 10022 | 234 |
| 2019 | 640301 | 6916 | 20655 | 223 | 28127 | 287 |
| 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 |
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.