Overview
3SFA Santa Fe Airport is an operational air monitoring station in Santa Fe, New Mexico, operated by the New Mexico Environment Department. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
3SFA Santa Fe Airport is an air monitoring station located at 2001 Aviation Drive in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the New Mexico Environment Department. The station contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects and manages air quality data across the country. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). It monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, depending on its specific instrumentation. The station's location near the Santa Fe Municipal Airport allows it to assess air quality impacts from aviation and local traffic. Environmental monitoring at this site supports public health protection and regulatory compliance. Data from the station is used to determine attainment status for NAAQS and to inform local air quality management decisions. The station's reporting agency, the New Mexico Environment Department, ensures data quality and timely submission to the EPA AQS database.
Environmental context
Santa Fe is situated at a high elevation (approximately 7,000 feet) in the semi-arid climate of the southwestern United States. Air quality in the region can be influenced by local sources such as vehicle emissions, wood burning for heating, and occasional dust from dry conditions. The 3SFA Santa Fe Airport station provides critical data on pollutant levels, helping to assess compliance with NAAQS and to protect public health in a growing urban area.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2001 Aviation Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507, United States, near the Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, depending on its equipment configuration.
The station is operated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), which is responsible for data collection and reporting to the EPA.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data managed through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS).
Data from the station is used to determine compliance with NAAQS, assess local air quality trends, and inform public health advisories and regulatory decisions.
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