Worst air pollution Suncorp Stadium - Brisbane, today and tomorrow

Today (4 August): Air quality in Suncorp Stadium is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 31.1/100).
Tomorrow (5 August 2026): Air quality in Suncorp Stadium is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 42.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In the inner suburb of Milton beside the Brisbane River, Suncorp Stadium sits within a dense pocket of city traffic, though the river corridor running alongside the precinct offers some natural ventilation. Subtropical humidity builds steadily through the year, peaking with the summer storm season that regularly clears the air with heavy rain. The drier months from August to November bring a higher chance of bushfire smoke settling over the city, while still, humid days in summer can occasionally allow ozone levels to build before the next storm front moves through and resets conditions.

Today - 4 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

31.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

31.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

9.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 5 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Medium

42.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

23.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

42.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

22.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

12.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

29.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Suncorp Stadium right now?

On 4 August 2026, overall air quality in Suncorp Stadium is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 31.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Suncorp Stadium?

On 5 August 2026, air quality conditions in Suncorp Stadium will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 29.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 42.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Suncorp Stadium?

For a night out at Suncorp Stadium, air quality is most likely to suffer during the drier months from August to November, when bushfire haze is likeliest, plus cane-burning smoke wherever sugarcane grows nearby. Summer adds a second issue: ozone can build on windless afternoons. For most of the year the venue sees clear conditions otherwise.

Are air quality levels in Suncorp Stadium based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 4 August 2026 at 16:38 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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