Open Data Insight of the Day

On December 15, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a busy day with 25,794 passengers, 208.4 metric tons of cargo, and 232 flight movements. Passenger numbers were significantly above the 30-day average of 22,150.5, showing a 16.4% increase. This figure also exceeded the seasonal average daily passenger count for December in previous years, which typically hovers around 5,900. Compared to the all-time average since 2019, which is approximately 5,164 passengers per day, yesterday's passenger traffic was notably higher.

Cargo activity was robust, with the 208.4 metric tons recorded surpassing the 30-day average of 138.66 metric tons by 50.3%. This suggests a particularly strong performance in cargo handling compared to recent trends.

Flight movements also saw an uptick, with 232 flights recorded, which is 24% above the 30-day average of 187.17 flights. This number is also higher than the average daily flights for December in previous years, which is around 66. The figure aligns closely with the long-term average since 2019, which is about 66 flights per day.

Overall, December 15, 2025, marked a day of heightened activity at EuroAirport, with passenger and cargo volumes significantly outperforming recent averages, indicating a particularly busy day in the context of both recent and historical trends.