EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg

LFSB / BSL

Bâle / Mulhouse, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
3 kt
150°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFSB 040830Z AUTO 15003KT 130V190 CAVOK 08/04 Q1027 NOSIG
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (885 ft)
Pressure Alt
473 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -155 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD LFSB 040519Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT CAVOK PROB30 TEMPO 0406/0408 4500 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FSB
07
25
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 5,626 ft 197 ft CON 77°
0.9 kt 2.9 kt
73° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
12,795 ft 197 ft CON 155°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFSB

8,088 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.2%
MVFR
16.9%
IFR
12.6%
LIFR
13.3%

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 25.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 16.4% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.2%
NE
1.7%
E
8.3%
SE
16.8%
S
23.5%
SW
11%
W
13.9%
NW
10.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.1°C
Range: -9°C to 30°C
-9°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 16.4%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,088 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFSB
IATA Code: BSL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 885 ft MSL

Location

City: Bâle / Mulhouse
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.600680°
Longitude: 7.521117°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,626 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 12,795 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg

Overview

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg is a unique tri-national airport serving Switzerland, France, and Germany, located near Basel. As a large airport situated at 885 ft MSL, it provides critical international connectivity for the Upper Rhine region. The airport accommodates significant commercial and cargo operations across its two substantial concrete runways.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 885 ft MSL positions it in a region with variable continental European weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations given the airport's proximity to the Rhine valley and surrounding mountainous terrain. The dual runway configuration (07/25 and 15/33) provides operational flexibility across different wind conditions.

Notable Features

EuroAirport's geographic position is distinctive, existing in a complex tri-national border zone with access points in multiple countries. The longer runway (15/33) at 12,795 ft provides extensive operational capabilities for larger aircraft. Its location near the Upper Rhine valley means terrain awareness and regional wind dynamics are critical considerations for flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33, being the longer and primary runway, offers preferred approach options for most aircraft operations. The concrete runway surfaces (07/25 at 5,626 ft and 15/33 at 12,795 ft) provide stable landing conditions. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and runway length relative to their specific aircraft performance characteristics when planning arrivals and departures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.