BSL Airport (EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

104,800 tonnes of freight moved through EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (IATA: BSL, also MLH/EAP; ICAO: LFSB) in 2024, close to the 2019 record, before easing about 3.8% through October 2025. The airport stands on French soil near Saint-Louis yet is run binationally by France and Switzerland — unique worldwide — so shipments can clear customs under either Swiss or EU rules, and a customs-free road links the site straight to Basel without crossing French territory. Around 64% of the cargo is temperature-controlled export from Switzerland's pharma industry, with Novartis and Roche a few kilometres away. Ground handling is by Swissport, whose IATA CEIV Pharma–certified centre has run its "cool+connect" cold-chain infrastructure since February 2025 and has already processed over 1,000 temperature-controlled containers. A second speciality gives the site global standing: AMAC Aerospace and Jet Aviation convert widebody jets into VIP and government aircraft here. On the passenger side it handles about 9 million travellers, mainly through easyJet's base. Access is via the French A35 and Swiss A3 motorways, with Basel city centre about 6 km away and a direct rail link still only planned. For intercontinental main-deck freighter connections, much cargo trucks on to Zurich (ZRH) or Frankfurt (FRA).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg?▼

The IATA code of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is BSL. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg located?▼

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is located in Saint-Louis, FR.

What is the ICAO code of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg?▼

The ICAO code of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is LFSB. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg?▼

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is at an elevation of 270 meters (885 ft) above sea level.

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