Runway refurbishment has begun at EuroAirport
| Company | EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg |
|---|---|
| Date | 27.04.2026 |
Runway refurbishment has begun at EuroAirport as planned: since April, 15 2026, the main runway is undergoing major rehabilitation.
Over the coming weeks, the central section of the main runway as well as Taxiway Bravo will be renewed – an important step to ensure continued safe and reliable flight operations.
The airport remains open during the works. The secondary runway will stay in operation, allowing limited flight operations to continue.
Important infrastructural measure for operational safety
After decades of intense operational use, EuroAirport’s main runway 15/33 is in need of refurbishment. Construction work is scheduled for spring 2026 and, due to safety reasons, will require a complete closure of the runway from April 15 to May 20, 2026. The secondary runway 07/25 will remain in operation during this period, allowing for limited flight operations to continue.
Scope of the refurbishment work
The following works are planned as part of the project:
- Refurbishment of the main runway 15/33’s central section over a length of 1 500 meters
- Refurbishment of taxiway Bravo over a length of 2 100 meters
Context: development of the main runway
Since its initial construction in 1953, the main runway was modernised several times:
- 1978: Runway extension to the north
- 1991: Refurbishment of the southern runway section
- 2011: Refurbishment of the northern runway section
This upcoming measure is part of a long-term maintenance program to ensure operational safety.
EuroAirport’s runway system
EuroAirport has two runways:
- Main runway 15/33: Length: 3 900 meters, suitable for all aircraft types, allows for operations in all meteorological conditions, handles around 97% of all air traffic.
- Secondary runway 07/25: 1 715 meters long, suitable for smaller aircraft
More information about the refurbishment work can be found on the airport website here.
