Anoka County Airport Air Monitoring Station, Blaine, Minnesota

Anoka County Airport is an air monitoring station located at 9399 Lima St in Blaine, Minnesota, United States. Operated under the proposed NCORE network, it is managed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality. The station contributes to the state's ambient air quality monitoring efforts, providing data on criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring network design, siting, and data reporting. As part of the NCORE network, it likely measures multiple pollutants including ozone, PM2.5, and nitrogen oxides, along with meteorological variables. The station's location near an airport and suburban area ensures representative sampling of urban and transportation-related emissions. Environmental monitoring at this site supports public health protection by tracking air quality trends and informing regulatory compliance. Data from the station aids in assessing regional air pollution, contributing to state implementation plans for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's continuous operation ensures long-term data continuity for trend analysis and policy evaluation.

The station is situated in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, where air quality is influenced by transportation, industrial activities, and seasonal weather patterns. Minnesota's air monitoring network focuses on criteria pollutants such as ozone, PM2.5, and sulfur dioxide, with an emphasis on urban and suburban siting. The NCORE network enhances spatial coverage and provides high-quality data for health studies and regulatory assessments. The station's location near an airport allows for monitoring of aviation-related emissions, complementing regional air quality management.