Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishPerhaps Europe’s most fascinating and bizarre place to fly to, this airport is the only place on Earth where you can simultaneously land in three countries at once.With each exit serving an entirely different country, this airport is a keen aviation fan’s ultimate dream.Located in the north-eastern French region of Alsace, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport serves the nearby cities of Basel, Switzerland, Mulhouse, France and Freiburg, Germany.Set in the hub of the ‘trinational Eurodistrict’, the three countries overlap into one zone, with the airport split into both a French customs border and a Swiss customs border.Operated by both France and Switzerland, the unique airport’s board includes eight members from each, alongside two German advisers.Described as a ‘symbol for the international cooperation’ that became ‘absolutely vital’ following the Second World War, there is even a border crossing within the terminal which allows passengers to access France and Switzerland at ease, without requiring immigration checks.Handling over 9 million passengers a year, passengers landing into the distinctive airport can reach the neighbouring cities of Basel, Switzerland, at five miles away, while Mulhouse, in France, is 15.5 miles south. Located in the north-eastern French region of Alsace, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport serves the nearby cities of Basel, Switzerland, Mulhouse, France, and Freiburg, Germany Founded in 1946, the ‘gateway to the trinational region’ is the only place on Earth where you can land into three countries at once, with each exit directing you to a different country (pictured) Handling over 9 million passengers a year, passengers landing into the distinctive airport can reach the neighbouring city of Basel, Switzerland (pictured), just five miles away The German city of Freiburg is just 43 miles to the north of the transnational airport, and Swiss cities including Zurich and Geneva are also within close reach.French police officers can undertake random security checks in the airport’s Swiss section and are also responsible for ensuring the airport’s security is well-managed.For keen shoppers, there is no guarantee on what form of currency will be accepted, with some shops or cafes taking Swiss Francs, while others could accept Euros.Founded in 1946, the airport is governed by a 1949 international convention and serves as a key base for EasyJet Switzerland.Operating more than 25 airlines, passengers can fly to over 100 destinations across 30 different countries, while UK travelers can fly direct into the cross-border site from London, Manchester, Bristol and Dublin. There is even a border crossing within the terminal which allows passengers to access France and Switzerland at ease, without requiring immigration checksDubbed the ‘strangest airport in the world’, the ‘gateway to the trinational region’ is featured by TikTok travel curator AllyJape in a popular video that has amassed more than 7,000 views.Speaking to his more than 78,000 followers about the unique travel hub, he says: ‘It’s the only airport that gives you access to three different countries at the same time. It is the only airport in the world that is managed by two different countries at the same time. ‘That means the moment you arrive, within the same building you can choose to take the exit through the French side or the Swiss side.‘This is just crazy.’Avid TikTok viewers took to the comments to express their amazement at the unique travel hub, with one commenter saying: ‘I hope I get to arrive at this airport one day’, while another aptly remarked: ‘Now THIS is a real international airport.’
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