Cleburne Airport Air Monitoring Station, Cleburne, Texas | Environmental Monitoring

Cleburne Airport is an air monitoring station located at 1650 Airport Drive in Cleburne, Texas, United States. Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), it is part of the Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) network, which focuses on measuring ozone precursors and other criteria pollutants to support air quality management. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting. As a PAMS site, it collects speciated volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and meteorological parameters, contributing to the understanding of ozone formation and transport in the region. The station's last reported sample date is July 31, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Cleburne Airport's monitoring data supports the TCEQ's efforts to assess and improve air quality in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which is designated as a moderate nonattainment area for ozone. The station provides critical information for regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and emission reduction strategies, benefiting local communities and regional environmental planning.

The Cleburne Airport monitoring station is situated in Johnson County, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth ozone nonattainment area. The region experiences high ozone levels during summer months due to industrial emissions, vehicle traffic, and meteorological conditions. As a PAMS site, it measures ozone precursors like VOCs and NOx, which are essential for understanding photochemical smog formation. The station's data helps evaluate the effectiveness of emission control programs and supports the development of state implementation plans (SIPs) to meet EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).