EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg — Bâle / Mulhouse, France

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EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg in Bâle / Mulhouse uses the IATA code BSL, with LFSB as its ICAO identifier.

Distance & flight time from BSL

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg occupies a unique position among the world's airports, built entirely on French soil yet jointly operated to serve Switzerland, France, and Germany at once. Physically located near Bâle and Mulhouse, the airport uses the code BSL and reaches an elevation of 885 feet. Two runways serve its traffic, and the terminal building itself is split down the middle by an internal customs border, so passengers walk toward either the Swiss exit or the French one after collecting their bags, depending on their destination. This tri-national arrangement stems from a longstanding agreement between France and Switzerland, with Germany also drawing on the airport for regional air access. EuroAirport functions as a hub for easyJet's Swiss operations and handles a significant volume of both passenger and cargo traffic for the wider Basel region, making BSL one of the more structurally unusual major airports found anywhere in Europe today. Signage throughout the terminal appears in French and German to serve travelers from all three neighboring countries.

Runways at EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
07/255626 ft (1715 m)197 ft (60 m)CON
15/3312795 ft (3900 m)197 ft (60 m)CON

Radio frequencies for EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP118.575 MHz
ATISATIS127.875 MHz
GNDGND121.6 MHz
INFOINFO121.25 MHz
PFLTPREFLIGHT120.5 MHz
TWRTWR118.3 MHz

Airports near EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL)

Passengers booking BSL flights must pick a Swiss-side or French-side pickup point for rental cars and buses, since EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg splits ground transport by border. Business travelers researching the code often want to know which country's customs rules apply to their bags.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg?

The IATA code for EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg is BSL.

What is the ICAO code for EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg?

The ICAO code for EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg is LFSB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.