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EuroAirport January 2026: Record Passengers, Lowest Cargo Volume Ever Recorded
Published: February 1, 2026 · Period: 2026-01-01 – 2026-01-31In January 2026, EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg set a record for the highest number of passengers in January with 525,297, while also experiencing an all-time low in cargo handling at 3,814 metric tons, indicating a shift in airport activity dynamics. Flight movements were slightly below the historical January average, contrasting with the significant increase in passenger numbers.
In January 2026, EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg experienced a total of 525,297 passengers, 4,785 flight movements, and handled 3,813.561 metric tons of cargo. This month marked a significant milestone as it reached the highest number of passengers ever recorded for January, matching the historical maximum for this month. However, the cargo volume for January 2026 was the lowest ever recorded for any month, setting an all-time low at 3,814 metric tons.
When compared to historical January averages, the passenger count was well above the average of 401,453, while flight movements were slightly below the average of 5,241. Cargo handling, on the other hand, fell short of the January average of 4,802 metric tons.
Looking at the broader historical context, the all-time average for passengers across all months stands at 582,217, with a minimum of 1,177 in April 2020 and a maximum of 1,010,155 in August 2025. Flight movements have an all-time average of 6,659, with the lowest recorded in April 2020 at 1,035 and the highest in June 2019 at 9,600. Cargo handling averages 5,215 metric tons, with the previous maximum of 6,770 metric tons recorded in March 2022.
Overall, January 2026 was notable for its record passenger numbers for the month and its all-time low in cargo handling, reflecting a unique shift in airport activity dynamics.
Table 1: Statistics of Air Traffic at Mulhouse Airport for January
| Year | Total Passengers | Busiest Day | Busiest Day Passengers | Quietest Day | Quietest Day Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 525297 | 2026-01-02 | 29688 | 2026-01-14 | 8434 |
| 2025 | 479155 | 2025-01-03 | 28331 | 2025-01-21 | 7439 |
| 2024 | 449451 | 2024-01-07 | 23448 | 2024-01-17 | 8010 |
| 2023 | 398144 | 2023-01-02 | 21617 | 2023-01-18 | 5219 |
| 2022 | 248540 | 2022-01-02 | 18658 | 2022-01-27 | 2895 |
| 2021 | 109023 | 2021-01-03 | 12985 | 2021-01-25 | 1040 |
| 2020 | 498448 | 2020-01-03 | 27421 | 2020-01-14 | 9734 |
| 2019 | 503569 | 2019-01-06 | 26267 | 2019-01-16 | 10167 |
Figure 1: Passengers Arriving at and Departing from the Airport in January
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.