ELIMINATE AVIATION GASOLINE LEAD EMISSIONS INITIATIVE

Eliminate the use of lead in aviation fuel for piston engine aircraft in the United States by the end of 2030 without impacting the safe and efficient operation of the existing fleet.

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What actions can airports take to minimize exposure and aid in the transition?

In the short-term, airports, Fixed-Base Operators (FBO), and airport users can take steps to reduce or minimize potential exposure to aircraft lead emissions:

  • Work to offer additional unleaded fuel types to facilitate the transition.
    • A key enabling step may include installing additional fuel infrastructure, e.g., an additional tank or a fuel truck. Alternatively, airports may be able to utilize a spare tank.
  • Minimize engine idling time and run-up times of piston-engine aircraft
  • Promote airport and pilot awareness
  • Increase distance between pre-flight/maintenance run-up locations and people on/off airports by relocating run-up locations or distributing run-ups to multiple locations.

These measures are summarized at a dedicated FAA webpage.