BLYTHEVILLE-GOSNELL REG AIRPRT Stormwater Outfall, Blytheville, Arkansas

BLYTHEVILLE-GOSNELL REG AIRPRT is a stormwater outfall located at 4701 Memorial Dr, Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from the Blytheville-Gosnell Regional Airport, a key transportation hub in the region. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. The facility is classified under NAICS code 488119 (Other Airport Operations), indicating its role in airport infrastructure. Typical airport stormwater outfalls handle runoff from impervious surfaces such as runways, taxiways, and parking lots. The facility's operational status is active, and it is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements due to its location in a small municipal separate storm sewer system area. Stormwater management at airports is critical for preventing pollution of nearby water bodies. The outfall likely discharges into the Mississippi River watershed, given Blytheville's proximity to the river. Effective treatment and control of runoff from deicing operations, fuel spills, and sediment are essential to protect water quality. This facility contributes to the community's flood control and environmental protection efforts.

Blytheville is located in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, a region with flat topography and high agricultural activity. Stormwater runoff from the airport can carry pollutants such as deicing fluids, petroleum hydrocarbons, and sediment into nearby streams and ditches, which ultimately drain to the Mississippi River. The area experiences frequent rainfall, increasing the risk of runoff-related water quality issues. Regulatory oversight under the EPA NPDES MS4 program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices.