Overview
La Porte Airport C243 is an air monitoring station in La Porte, Texas, operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It is part of the unofficial PAMS network, providing ambient air quality data for the Houston metropolitan area.
La Porte Airport C243 is an air monitoring station located at La Porte Airport in La Porte, Texas, United States. Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), it is part of the unofficial Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) network, which focuses on measuring ozone precursors and other pollutants. The station is situated in Harris County, within the Houston metropolitan area, a region with significant industrial activity and air quality concerns. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality System (AQS). As a PAMS site, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds, along with meteorological parameters. The last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. The station's location near an airport and industrial zones supports representative monitoring of urban and industrial air quality impacts. Environmental monitoring at La Porte Airport C243 contributes to understanding air pollution dynamics in the Houston-Galveston area, which is designated as a moderate nonattainment area for ozone under the Clean Air Act. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance, public health assessments, and the development of emission reduction strategies. The station's role in the PAMS network enhances the characterization of ozone formation and transport in the region.
Environmental context
The La Porte Airport C243 station operates in the Houston-Galveston area, a region with a complex mix of industrial emissions from petrochemical plants, refineries, and transportation sources. The station's siting near an airport and within an urban-industrial corridor provides representative data for assessing ozone and particulate matter exposure. As part of the PAMS network, it focuses on measuring volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides, key precursors to ozone formation. The data supports the EPA's regulatory programs and helps evaluate the effectiveness of state implementation plans for air quality improvement.
Frequently asked questions
La Porte Airport C243 is located at La Porte Airport in La Porte, Texas, United States, within Harris County.
As part of the unofficial PAMS network, La Porte Airport C243 monitors ambient air quality, typically measuring ozone, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, and meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the state environmental regulatory agency.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with the Clean Air Act requirements for ambient air monitoring.
La Porte is in the Houston-Galveston area, which has significant industrial emissions and is designated as a moderate nonattainment area for ozone. Monitoring helps track pollution levels and supports public health protection.
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