Worst air pollution Kirtland - Albuquerque, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kirtland is fair. PM10 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kirtland is medium. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Albuquerque's Kirtland air quality reflects its position adjacent to Kirtland Air Force Base, with the base's military aviation and research operations — including Sandia National Laboratories — generating elevated NOₓ and research facility emissions alongside vehicle traffic on Gibson Boulevard. The flat terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while the military aviation operations and the nuclear research facility represent the most distinctive local emission sources and windblown desert dust contributes PM10 throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
41.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
43.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kirtland right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kirtland is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 20.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kirtland?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kirtland will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.1/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kirtland?
Kirtland experiences the same seasonal air quality swings as the rest of Albuquerque. In short, the cooler winter months typically bring the cleanest air of the year, whereas summer heat drives ozone formation, and blowing dust from spring winds can push particulate levels up abruptly. Monsoon storms in July and August can either clear the air with rain or stir up dust ahead of the storm front.
Are air quality levels in Kirtland 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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