Overview
Shreveport / Airport is an operational air monitoring station in Shreveport, Louisiana, operated by the State of Louisiana. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network for ambient air quality surveillance.
Shreveport / Airport is an air monitoring station located at 1425 Airport Drive in Shreveport, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network overseen by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and operated by the State of Louisiana. As a fixed-site monitor, it plays a role in assessing regional air quality and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets criteria for pollutant measurement methods, siting, and data reporting. Typical parameters at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's location near an airport may provide representative data for urban and transportation-influenced environments. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health protection by tracking pollutant levels in the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area. Data from this station contributes to the EPA's AirNow program and informs local air quality forecasts. The station's operational status ensures continuity of long-term air quality records essential for trend analysis and regulatory compliance.
Environmental context
The Shreveport area experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, which can influence ozone formation and particulate matter accumulation. The station's proximity to Shreveport Regional Airport and major highways means it captures emissions from aviation and vehicular traffic. Monitoring criteria pollutants here helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports the EPA's regional haze and ozone transport regulations. The station's siting is representative of urban and transportation-influenced air quality, providing data for health advisories and emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1425 Airport Drive in Shreveport, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is operated by the State of Louisiana, which reports data to the US Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and follow EPA guidelines for siting, instrumentation, and data quality assurance. Data is submitted to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and used to determine compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
The station provides real-time and historical air quality data that supports the EPA's AirNow program, enabling public health advisories and informing local air quality forecasts. This helps residents reduce exposure to harmful pollutants.
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