EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg — Bâle / Mulhouse, France
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereEuroAirport 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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5626 ft (1715 m) | 197 ft (60 m) | CON |
| 15/33 | 12795 ft (3900 m) | 197 ft (60 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP | 118.575 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.875 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.6 MHz |
| INFO | INFO | 121.25 MHz |
| PFLT | PREFLIGHT | 120.5 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL)
- Colmar Houssen airport (CMR) — 57.9 km (36.0 mi)
- Bern Airport (BRN) — 76.5 km (47.5 mi)
- Zürich Airport (ZRH) — 78.7 km (48.9 mi)
- Emmen Air Base (EML) — 81.8 km (50.8 mi)
- Lahr Airport (LHA) — 88.5 km (55.0 mi)
- Payerne Air Base (VIP) — 95.9 km (59.6 mi)
- Strasbourg Airport (SXB) — 104.6 km (65.0 mi)
- Épinal Mirecourt Airport (EPL) — 134.8 km (83.8 mi)
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.