EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (LFSB)
Large airport · Bâle / Mulhouse, Grand Est, France
Airport data
| Name | EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFSB |
| IATA | BSL |
| Elevation | 885 ft (270 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°36'2" E 7°31'16" 47.60068, 7.52112 |
| Location | Bâle / Mulhouse, Grand Est, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,626 ft (1715 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 15/33 | 12,795 ft (3900 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg at a glance
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg is a large airport in Bâle / Mulhouse, Grand Est, France, known to airline systems as BSL. The field elevation of 885 ft (270 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFSB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 12,795 ft (3900 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFSB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grenchen Airfield | LSZG | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield | LFSM | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Colmar Houssen airport | LFGA | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Bern Airport | LSZB | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Zürich Airport | LSZH | 79 km (43 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 885 ft field elevation of EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 135 airports and airfields we list for France — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
What is the ICAO code of EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg?
The ICAO identifier of EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg is LFSB, and its IATA code is BSL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg above sea level?
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg sits at an elevation of 885 feet (270 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg located?
The airport lies at 47.6007, 7.5211 — in Bâle / Mulhouse, Grand Est, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grenchen Airfield, about 47 km away.
Does LFSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFSB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg?
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 12,795 ft (3900 m) with a CON surface.