Air Quality Handbook

Air Quality Procedures for Civilian Airports and Air Force Bases
Air quality assessments for proposed Federal actions are required for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act and other environment-related regulations and directives. This handbook is a comprehensive guide intended to assist the air quality analyst/environmental specialist in assessing the air quality impact of Federal Aviation Administration and the United States Air Force actions at airports and air bases. It provides guidance, procedures and methodologies for use in carrying out such assessments.

Air Quality Procedures for Civilian Airports & Air Force Bases (PDF) Handbook

Addendum (PDF)
Appendix A (PDF) - Air Quality Environmental Documents
Appendix B (PDF) - Project Reviewer’s Check List
Appendix C (PDF) - Key Pollutants
Appendix J (PDF) - State Indirect Source Review Regulations

Handbook Methodologies

Appendix D (PDF) - Aircraft Emission
Appendix E (PDF) - Auxiliary Power Unit Emission
Appendix F (PDF) - Ground Support Equipment and Aerospace Ground Equipment Emission
Appendix G (PDF) - Ground Access Vehicles Emission
Appendix H (PDF) - Stationary Emission
Appendix I (PDF) - Dispersion