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MLH EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (IATA: MLH, ICAO:LFSB) is located in the the city of Basel/ Mulhouse/ Freiburg, France. Phone Number :+33389903111

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IATA Code

MLH

ICAO Code

LFSB

Name

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg

Type

Country / Region

France (FR)

City

Basel/ Mulhouse/ Freiburg

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+33389903111

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Airport Overview

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg（MLH; ICAO: LFSB）is an international airport in the French Alsace region, located near Saint-Louis at the France–Germany–Switzerland tripoint. It is approximately 3.5 km northwest of Basel, 20 km southeast of Mulhouse and 46 km south-southwest of Freiburg im Breisgau. The airport is jointly administered by France and Switzerland under the 1949 international convention, although the airport site is in France. Its distinct French and Swiss access arrangements are highly relevant to customs planning, trucking and final delivery. For air freight, the airport is best treated as a cross-border regional gateway: our service team can coordinate export or import handling, airline capacity checks and road feeder options for the wider Upper Rhine commercial area, with every routing and acceptance condition confirmed before booking.

Official airport name	EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
French IATA code	MLH
ICAO code	LFSB
Country / operating context	France; jointly administered by France and Switzerland
Primary city reference	Mulhouse, with Basel and Freiburg im Breisgau as major adjacent markets
Airport telephone	+33 3 89 90 31 11

Key Highlights

Cross-border operating modelFrench, Swiss and German commercial catchments meet at one airport, so the customs route and delivery country must be identified at quotation stage.

Three-code identityMLH is the French code, BSL is the Swiss code and EAP is the neutral EuroAirport code; the exact code required by the airline, broker and customs documents should be checked.

Regional gateway profileThe airport primarily supports European metropolitan and leisure connectivity; long-haul cargo may require an airline or European hub connection.

Road-air coordinationFor many shipments, the practical solution combines airport handling with a pre-arranged cross-border truck leg rather than relying only on direct air capacity.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo acceptance and build-up: our service team checks the selected carrier’s acceptance window, shipment dimensions, chargeable weight, packaging condition and handling restrictions before issuing final booking instructions.
Export and import handling: cargo is subject to the appointed ground handler’s operating process. We coordinate the master and house air waybill data, export declaration status and release instructions with the relevant parties.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: pharmaceutical, biological, food and other controlled-temperature cargo should be pre-advised with temperature range, packaging type, data-logger requirements and acceptable exposure limits. Dedicated cool-chain availability must be confirmed per shipment.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the carrier, commodity, UN classification, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and aircraft limitations. Our team arranges a document and packaging pre-check before cargo delivery.
Customs and bonded processes: storage, inspection, customs supervision and release arrangements vary by shipment regime and handling partner. We confirm the applicable French or Swiss customs pathway rather than assuming that airport proximity removes border formalities.
Road feeder coordination: scheduled or dedicated trucking can be considered for Basel, Mulhouse, Freiburg and nearby industrial areas, subject to border route, driver, vehicle and customs documentation requirements.

Specific warehouse equipment, screening method, operating hours and commodity acceptance are time-sensitive operational details. Our service team confirms them with the handling party and carrier before cargo tender.

Routes & Transit Times

European distribution: direct or near-direct air options may be considered for European metropolitan markets when airline capacity and cargo acceptance are available. Passenger-belly capacity, if used, is subject to the operating carrier’s restrictions.
Intercontinental cargo: shipments may connect through a suitable European hub or another gateway selected according to destination, commodity, cut-off and available uplift. The final routing is confirmed only after a live capacity check.
Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg catchment: the airport’s cross-border location can support road-air combinations into northeastern France, northwestern Switzerland and southwestern Germany, but border and customs steps may affect the delivery plan.
Transit planning: actual timing depends on booking confirmation, export clearance, terminal cut-off, security screening, transshipment connection, weekends and public holidays, weather, trucking availability and destination customs release. We provide a confirmed schedule rather than a generic promise.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Three-country industrial beltThe service area covers the Upper Rhine region, including Mulhouse and Alsace, the Basel metropolitan area and the Freiburg–southwestern Germany market.

Time-critical industrial partsUrgent machinery components, automotive-related parts, electronics and production-line materials may benefit from air freight when plant downtime or replenishment risk is significant.

Life science and healthcarePharmaceuticals, laboratory materials and medical products require advance confirmation of packaging, temperature control, security and customs documentation.

General commercial cargoSamples, high-value goods, fashion items, spare parts and consolidated export cargo can be evaluated according to density, value, delivery deadline and border destination.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: carrier and terminal cut-offs are flight- and commodity-specific. Our team obtains the confirmed cargo delivery deadline after booking, allowing additional time for screening, document correction and customs processing.
Correct airport code: do not treat MLH, BSL and EAP as interchangeable in every system. The booking code, air waybill data, commercial invoice, customs declaration and truck instructions must be aligned with the actual routing and customs regime.
Commodity declaration: provide accurate product description, HS classification, quantity, value, country of origin, dimensions and gross weight. Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, perishables, medicines and live animals require separate pre-approval where applicable.
Border and delivery release: an airport located in France does not automatically make a Swiss delivery a French import or a Swiss delivery customs-free. Our team confirms the importer of record, customs broker, transit procedure and final delivery country before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, cargo-ready date, Incoterms, destination and commodity description before requesting a firm quotation.
For temperature-controlled, dangerous, valuable or oversized shipments, provide the technical specification and handling requirement at the first inquiry; late disclosure can invalidate an otherwise available booking.
Ask our service team to compare direct uplift, European hub connection and airport-plus-road alternatives. The lowest air rate may not be the best option when border handling or delivery urgency is the main constraint.
Keep consignee, importer and customs broker details consistent across the air waybill, invoice, declaration and delivery order. Verify the final code and truck route before cargo is tendered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg a Swiss or French airport for freight planning?

The airport site is in France, while the airport is jointly administered by France and Switzerland. It has separate French and Swiss sections and a Swiss customs road connection. Our team therefore determines the correct customs and trucking route from the shipment’s importer, destination and transport regime.

Why do some systems show BSL or EAP instead of MLH?

The airport has three IATA codes: MLH for the French side, BSL for the Swiss side and EAP as the neutral code. The code accepted by an airline, forwarder system or customs workflow can differ, so we validate the booking code before issuing documents.

Can our shipment move directly to Basel, Mulhouse or Freiburg?

It can be evaluated, but airport proximity does not remove customs or delivery requirements. Our service team checks the consignee country, customs status, road route, delivery appointment and any transit documentation before confirming the trucking plan.

Can pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive cargo be handled?

Such cargo may be considered subject to carrier, handler, packaging and capacity acceptance. We require the temperature range, packaging details, monitoring method and delivery deadline in advance, then confirm the available handling process before booking.

What information is needed for an accurate quotation?

Provide origin, destination, airport preference, commodity, dimensions, pieces, gross weight, chargeable-weight basis, cargo-ready date, Incoterms, customs party and any special handling requirement. This allows us to compare air and road-air options without assuming unavailable capacity.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location context, dual-national operating framework, code structure and contact information are based primarily on the supplied airport record and should be checked against the airport operator’s current information before operational use.

Airport operator and current airport notices: euroairport.com
French customs procedures and regulatory guidance: douane.gouv.fr
International air transport coding and industry reference: iata.org

Flight availability, airline acceptance, cut-off times, warehouse services, customs routing, trucking capacity and transit estimates are operationally variable. Our service team verifies these items with the relevant carrier, handler, broker and transport provider before confirmation.