Does living near an airport affect air quality?

Communities near airports are exposed to ultrafine particle air pollution, which is not routinely monitored or regulated by the federal government. At less than 0.1 micron in diameter, ultrafine particles are 700 times thinner than the width of a human hair.



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Living near an airport can have negative effects on health and quality of life due to noise pollution and air pollution from aircrafts. The noise from airplanes can disrupt sleep, increase stress levels and lead to hearing loss.

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Airports are among the largest sources of air pollution in the United States. In fact, Los Angeles International Airport is the largest source of carbon monoxide (CO) in the state of California.

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Studies have found that people living near an airport can experience a higher rate of respiratory problems due to elevated airplane emissions that contain hazardous contaminants.

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If the noise of flights passing overhead is unbearable and you're able to do some repairs on your home, you may also consider getting some noise-canceling curtains, insulating your windows and doors and filling in any sound gaps that may help quiet your environment.

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Outdoor Air Pollution and Your Health: A Fast Look Air pollution is not just an annoyance. In fact, the problem has been linked to increased risk of stroke, heart attack, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases such as asthma. There is a direct correlation between air pollution and heart health.

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Over 90% of cities had good air quality on most days in 2021. Map of metro areas colored by % good air quality days. The give best are Honolulu, Hawaii (99.7%), Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI(99.7%), Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ (99.2%), Longview, WA (98.6%), Olympia, WA (98.5%).

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