Overview
Frederick Airport is an operational air monitoring station in Frederick, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Maryland Department of the Environment's monitoring network, providing ambient air quality data.
Frederick Airport is an air monitoring station located at Frederick County Airport in Frederick, Maryland, United States. The station is operated under the Maryland Department of the Environment and contributes to the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. It serves the Frederick area, providing data on criteria pollutants and supporting regulatory compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is part of a broader network that includes monitoring sites across Maryland, which are designed to assess air quality in various settings, including urban, suburban, and rural areas. The US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) framework governs data collection and reporting, ensuring consistency and reliability. Typical parameters measured at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though the exact parameter set at Frederick Airport may vary. As a monitoring station near an airport, it plays a key role in assessing the impact of aviation and related activities on local air quality. The data collected supports public health advisories, regulatory enforcement, and long-term trend analysis. The station's location in Frederick County, a growing area with a mix of urban and rural characteristics, provides valuable context for understanding regional air quality dynamics.
Environmental context
Frederick Airport's air monitoring station is situated in a region with a mix of urban development, transportation corridors, and agricultural areas. The station's proximity to an airport makes it particularly relevant for assessing emissions from aircraft and ground support equipment. Maryland's air quality monitoring network, overseen by the Maryland Department of the Environment, follows US EPA guidelines to ensure data representativeness and quality. The station contributes to understanding local and regional pollution patterns, including the transport of pollutants from the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area.
Frequently asked questions
Frederick Airport air monitoring station is located at Frederick County Airport, 180 E Airport Drive, Frederick, Maryland, United States.
The station is operated by the Maryland Department of the Environment, which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring stations typically measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as required by the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The US EPA regulates air monitoring stations through the Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act.
Air monitoring near airports helps assess the impact of aircraft emissions, ground support equipment, and airport-related traffic on local air quality, supporting public health protection and regulatory compliance.
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