This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from the Switzerland.
This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from the Switzerland. Whether you choose Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lugano, Altenrhein or Sion If you are interested in Switzerland, you have come to the right place.
Quick access to the news from your airport:
A large-format reproduction of Victor Vasarely's artwork "Vega Pâl" has now been installed on the EuroAirport control tower. The poster is part of a collaboration with the Musée Unterlinden in Colmar and aims to highlight the cultural significance of the tri-border region. The motif is taken from the famous "Vega" series by the Hungarian-French artist.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg has initiated a comprehensive modernization of its passenger handling facilities. Since mid-February 2026, passengers of selected airlines have been able to check in their luggage themselves using new self-service kiosks, known as Self Bag Drop units. As a first step, a total of 24 check-in kiosks and 14 baggage drop machines have been put into operation in Halls 2 and 4.
Hungarian airline Wizz Air will significantly expand its services at Stuttgart Airport in spring 2026. This decision is due to the extensive renovation of the runway at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse, which necessitates a temporary closure of flight operations there. The closure will take place from April 15 to May 20, 2026.
Egyptian airline Nesma Airlines is significantly expanding its route network to Central Europe and will offer new direct flights from Hurghada to Switzerland in the upcoming summer season. As the company confirmed, the route to Basel-Mulhouse Airport will be operated from June 28 to October 15, 2026.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg will undergo extensive renovation of its main runway 15/33 in spring 2026, necessitating the temporary closure of this key part of the airfield. The construction work, aimed at ensuring long-term operational safety, will take place from April 15 to May 20, 2026. During this period,
The 2025/2026 winter flight schedule came into effect at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg on Sunday, October 26, 2025, and is valid until March 28, 2026. A total of 24 airlines offer 88 direct flights to 33 countries. The focus is on destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean, including popular destinations in Spain, Egypt,
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse reports a significant decline in takeoffs after 23 p.m. Since the regulation came into force on February 1, 2022, requiring aircraft to leave their parking positions by 23 p.m. at the latest, the number of delayed departures has fallen dramatically. In 2024, the number of takeoffs after 23 p.m.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg announces the partial reopening of its observation deck, which was closed for around ten years for safety reasons. Thanks to the implementation of a newly developed safety concept, the deck will be reopened to visitors on October 18, 2025. This measure is part of the efforts to make the binational airport more attractive for the region.
A highly visible artwork by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has recently adorned the tower of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. The large banner features one of Kusama's most famous motifs, a bright yellow pumpkin with a characteristic dot pattern, and serves as national advertising for the artist's upcoming retrospective at the Fondation Beyeler in nearby
The European Union will begin the gradual introduction of the new Entry-Exit System (EES) on October 12, 2025. The digital system will replace the current manual stamping of passports and electronically register the entry and exit data of third-country nationals throughout the Schengen area. Full implementation is planned for April 10, 2026. The goal
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