Basel-Mulhouse airport celebrates 80 years of French-Swiss cooperation

travelmole
13 May 2026

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is celebrating its 80th anniversary at a pivotal moment in its history as the airport launched ambitious modernization plans for further develop its facilities.

May 8, 2026 marked officially the 80th anniversary of France-Switzerland binational airport’s inauguration.

Today, the airport is entering another major development phase. EuroAirport is investing more than €600 million in a long-term modernization program aimed at upgrading infrastructure, improving passenger experience and supporting more sustainable operations.

One of the first milestones is the ongoing refurbishment of the airport’s main runway, with work progressing on schedule. Airport management expects the runway to fully reopen no later than May 21, 2026...

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