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Key figures at the end of the Year 2019

2020 was an extra-ordinary year: no preceding crisis has ever had an impact similar to what we are experiencing in these times of pandemic. Aviation is one of the most severely impacted industries: EuroAirport saw passenger traffic plunge by 71% compared with 2019.

The second year of the global COVID-19 crisis continued to present challenges for Basel-Mulhouse Airport. Passenger numbers remained very low at the start of the year although the situation stabilised following the removal of travel restrictions in the summer. By the end of the year, the Airport welcomed 3.6 million passengers, 39% more than in 2020 and 60% fewer than in 2019.

The gradual lifting of restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an economic recovery from which the entire aviation industry has profited.
The Airport benefited from this strong upswing primarily in the Strategic Business Area Passengers.

While air traffic is recovering at EuroAirport after weathering the pandemic, traffic figures have not yet returned to 2019 levels. At the same time, the aviation sector faces major challenges, with the decarbonisation of air traffic being a key goal for the next few decades. Further reducing night-time aircraft noise pollution is another major priority for the Airport.

The year 2024 saw a return to life before the pandemic as well as a recovery in air traffic, as reflected in EuroAirport’s three Strategic Business Areas. Passenger and cargo volumes recovered to close to 2019 levels while the Industry business segment, which specialises in aircraft maintenance and conversion, was once again robust.

Last weekend, summer vacation came to an end in the last regions around EuroAirport. Due to its trinational catchment area, the Airport’s summer vacation period is prolonged by several weeks each year. This summer, operations proved to be intense again: numerous thunderstorms and constraints related to European air traffic control providers temporarily lead to delays. Overall, however, operations ran smoothly and orderly.