The communities surrounding airports have become increasingly aware of potential impacts to air quality and public health from airport operations. A number of airport air quality and health studies have been completed or are underway in North America (e.g., Los Angeles International, Boston Logan, T.F. Green, and Santa Monica) and Europe. Most of these studies have been required by regulatory agencies or legislated in response to airport improvement projects or to the public health concerns from local government or citizen groups. These studies, which vary greatly in method, scope and duration, include air sampling, modeling, and health assessment. There is a need to compile and assess relevant information on airport air quality and public health studies to provide an understanding of how these studies can be useful for airport operators.

The objective of this research was to assess the current body of knowledge regarding the impact of airport operations (e.g., aircraft, ground service equipment, ground transportation, and stationary sources) on air quality and public health to aid airport operators in responding to concerns about air quality in the vicinity of airports.

STATUS

Research completed.  Results published in Report 135.