The most requested documents–and all related-content
This page is an attempt to solve a problem we’ve had since the beginning: how to get visitors to study documents and all the related content which often provides the necessary context. For example, most studies are meant to be read by specialists. If you are a layperson, you may only be interested in the ‘one-pager’. This page shows you both.
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1999-12-131998/1999 SeaTac oxides of nitrogen and particulate monitoring study
This 1998/1999 study by the Washington State Department of Ecology monitored levels of oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter in the SeaTac area, likely in relation to emissions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and surrounding traffic. Prepared by Jim Frost and Doug Knowlton of Ecology's Air Program, the report assessed local air quality conditions during that period. It serves as a technical reference for understanding pollution levels near the airport in the late 1990s. -
2025-06-19Aircraft emissions of ultrafine particles characterized by real-world near runway measurements
Researchers measured ultrafine particle emissions from approximately 500 individual aircraft operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol using portable sensors placed about 200 meters from an active runway. The study found that departing aircraft produce higher particle concentrations than arriving ones, with peaks reaching one million particles per cubic centimeter for particles smaller than 25 nanometers, and that emission levels do not simply scale with aircraft size or engine power. The findings highlight significant variability in real-world emissions across different aircraft and engine types, suggesting that current certification-based data may not fully capture the air quality impacts experienced by airport workers and nearby communities. -
2022-10-05Atmosphere 2022: UWDEOHS Healthy Air, Healthy Schools
A study examining the effectiveness of portable HEPA filters in reducing ultrafine particles (UFPs) from aircraft and traffic sources in five schools near Sea-Tac International Airport. The research found that HEPA cleaners significantly reduced indoor UFP concentrations to one-half to one-tenth of outdoor levels. Atmosphere 2022: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/10/1623 -
2025-10-14Barriers to Implementing SAF in MA Institute for Policy Studies
A report examining the barriers to implementing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Massachusetts, authored by Neil Rasmussen and Chuck Collins from the Institute for Policy Studies. The report analyzes challenges and obstacles facing SAF adoption in the state. -
1993-04-01Estimation and Evaluation of Cancer Risks Attributed to Air Pollution in Southwest Chicago: Final Summary Report
Final Summary Report submitted to U.S. EPA Region 5 Air and Radiation Division by ViGYAN Inc., April 1993, estimating and evaluating cancer risks attributed to air pollution in southwest Chicago. The report assesses cancer risk from air pollutants in the southwest Chicago area, prepared under EPA contract for regional air quality and public health assessment. -
1996-02-01Final Environmental Impact Statement for proposed Master Plan Update development actions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
This 1996 Final Environmental Impact Statement, prepared jointly by the FAA and the Port of Seattle, evaluates proposed expansion plans at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport through the year 2020, including the construction of a third parallel runway up to 8,500 feet long, a new north terminal, and various landside improvements. The document assesses environmental consequences across 24 categories—including noise, air quality, water quality, and human health—for a range of alternatives, from building a new regional airport to a no-build option. Ultimately, the Port of Seattle selected Alternative 3 as the preferred option, concluding that Sea-Tac was the only feasible site to address the region's growing air transportation needs. -
1997-05-13Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Master Plan Update Development Actions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Volume 1: Main Text and Appendices A through C-1
This 1997 Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) examines the environmental effects of proposed expansion plans at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including construction of a new third parallel runway, terminal improvements, and parking upgrades. The study was prompted by faster-than-expected growth in air travel demand during the mid-1990s, which exceeded earlier forecasts and required updated analysis of noise, air quality, wetland, and community impacts. The document was jointly prepared by the FAA and the Port of Seattle to ensure the proposed developments met federal and Washington State environmental policy requirements. -
2015-03-12
Harbor Communities Monitoring Study
This page last reviewed March 12, 2015 This website contains information pertaining to the Harbor Communities Monitoring Study (HCMS), conducted to characterize air quality in the communities of the greater Wilmington area. The air pollution measurement phase occurred during 2007. The primary goal of this study is to characterize the spatial variations in air -
2025-10-01Impacts of Aviation Emissions on Air Quality Near Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts – Results of a Two-Season Monitoring Campaign
A comprehensive study measuring ultrafine particles, lead, and other air pollutants from aviation emissions at Hanscom Field across four surrounding Massachusetts towns. The study found that UFP concentrations were up to two-fold higher at downwind sites and often exceeded WHO guidelines, with the highest impacts in Bedford and Lexington. -
2019-12-01Mobile ObserVations of Ultrafine Particles: The MOV-UP study report
★ 32The MOV-UP (Mobile ObserVations of Ultrafine Particles) study was a two-year University of Washington research project, funded by the State of Washington, that measured air quality impacts from aircraft traffic on communities living near and beneath the flight paths of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Researchers used mobile monitoring methods to collect ultrafine particle data across the affected neighborhoods, working alongside local governments, community members, and an advisory group of agency and city representatives. The findings are intended to inform policymakers and the public about the air pollution risks associated with airport operations in the Seattle-Tacoma region. -
Sea-Tac-Airport-Final-EIS-Feb.-1996-Vol
This page is from the Executive Summary of the Sea-Tac Airport Master Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), discussing noise mitigation strategies including sound insulation, noise budget limits, nighttime limitations, flight corridorization, and land acquisition in the Approach Transitional Area. It estimates acquisition and relocation costs for approximately 309 residential homes and multi-family buildings at roughly $35 million, referencing an FAA Memorandum dated April 30, 1991. -
1992-10-01The Flight Plan Project Final Environmental Impact Statement
The Flight Plan Project, a joint effort by the Puget Sound Regional Council and the Port of Seattle, produced this 1992 Final Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate long-term commercial air transportation options for the central Puget Sound region. It examines system-level alternatives ranging from expanding Sea-Tac Airport to building new airport facilities, assessing trade-offs related to noise, air quality, land use, and regional quality of life. The document serves as a programmatic planning tool, with no single preferred alternative identified, intended to guide future site-specific environmental reviews and regional airport policy decisions. -
2020-01-01The health effects of ultrafine particles
Review article by Dean E. Schraufnagel published in Experimental & Molecular Medicine (2020) 52:311–317, DOI 10.1038/s12276-020-0403-3, examining the health effects of ultrafine particles (PM0.1, also called nanoparticles). Covers PM0.1 sources (traffic exhaust, welding, forest fires, cooking, tobacco smoke), absorption and retention in the lung, translocation to distal organs, pulmonary inflammation, metal fume fever, cardiovascular disease, -
Ultrafine particles: unique physicochemical properties relevant to health and disease
Hyouk-Soo Kwon, Min Hyung Ryu & Christopher Carlsten Experimental & Molecular Medicine volume 52, pages318–328 (2020)Cite this article 15k Accesses 98 Citations 82 Altmetric Metricsdetails Abstract Ultrafine particles (UFPs) are aerosols with an aerodynamic diameter of 0.1 µm (100 nm) or less. There is a growing concern in the public health community about the contribution of UFPs to human health. Despite their modest mass